Meet our
Waiting Families

Favorite season and why?

"Caroline and I both love the fall. The way the air smells in the evening, sitting around a fire pit with friends, days at the local apple orchard or pumpkin patch. We love the colors of fall and the excitment felt of the upcoming holiday season where we decorate and celebrate and spend time with loved ones. We also love fall because our favorite "holiday" takes place... HALLOWEEN! Every year for Halloween, we host a big party for our friends and their families. Children of all ages attend and everyone must wear a costume! There are activities for children such as scavenger hunts, pumpkin decorating, and a pinata! Our friends tell us every year how their children look forward to this party. Caroline and I spend weeks planning a theme and decorating, as well as coming up with new activities for the guests. This is by far our favorite party of the year." - Jacquelyn

My philosophy on parenting is...

"always come from a place willing to understand." - Valeria

Dogs or cats?

"I love cats, but we're both allergic so we're a dog household! " - Meghan

My best friend would describe me as...

"Perceptive. I like to notice what people are good at and remind them at times when they need encouragement and support." - Audrey

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

"Meat" - Becca

What scares you?

"Even more than my distaste for snakes, I am afraid of doing too little to improve my community. Many organizations like Boy Scouts stress that you should leave a campsite better than you found it. I would be horrified if I did not give my community the same respect." - Alex

Favorite season and why?

"my favorite season is fall, because the changes of colors and is the most romantic season of the year" - Manuel Rodriguez

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

"I love looking at the night sky and when I look up it always reminds of how vast and beautiful our universe is, and then I start to wonder if we are truly alone or if there is other intelligent life out there." - Alyssa

If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?

"I'd have to go with Emma Stone. I think she's so talented and admire the versatility that she brings to her roles -- she can be funny, serious, and everything in between." - Sam