Amy

& Jason

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Amy

Caregiver

Gender:

Female

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

Utah

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Stay at home mother

Political Affiliation:

Lean Right

Jason

Jester

Gender:

Male

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

Utah

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Trade School

Profession:

Electrician

Political Affiliation:

Lean Right

On a hike in Oregon last year!

On a hike in Oregon last year!

Our happy Allie girl

Our happy Allie girl

Jason love to cook! He made an amazing deep-dish chicken artichoke pizza.

Jason love to cook! He made an amazing deep-dish chicken artichoke pizza.

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

Heaven, all of the loved ones we have up there watching out for us.

-Amy

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

RV, then I could live in national parks or explore every state in the country and beyond.

-Jason

My best friend would describe me as...

Thoughtful and kind, coming from them.

-Amy

The most special thing I own is...

My grandmother's wedding band. I don't have too many things passed down and this means a lot.

-Amy

Jason is the better cook, but we enjoy baking together. Chocolate chip cookies are the top choice.

Jason is the better cook, but we enjoy baking together. Chocolate chip cookies are the top choice.

We love to travel and are always planning our next adventure! This was in Thailand.

We love to travel and are always planning our next adventure! This was in Thailand.

Allie does different therapies for developmental delays. Hippotherapy is a favorite.

Allie does different therapies for developmental delays. Hippotherapy is a favorite.

What is the best word to describe our family?

Content. We're pretty happy as long as we are together. At home or exploring is great, we enjoy trying new places to eat or activities.

-Amy

What scares you?

Spiders!

-Amy

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

Mexican

-Jason

What scares you?

Being helpless, to feel stuck in a situation with no options.

-Jason

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

Allie has a really sweet temperament, she enjoys being around kids and a sibling will bring her a lot of joy.

-Jason

Favorite season and why?

Fall, because the days are warm but the nights have a chill to them. Perfect weather for camping and being outdoors.

-Jason

My favorite place in the World is...

At a beach with whale watching, or my family cabin in Wyoming.

-Amy

We enjoy getting out into the nearby mountains and camping and hiking together.

We enjoy getting out into the nearby mountains and camping and hiking together.

Trip to Sandiego because Allie loves water. She loves the ocean and it turned into a favorite place!

Trip to Sandiego because Allie loves water. She loves the ocean and it turned into a favorite place!

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

This changes for me day to day honestly. Today I made avocado enchiladas that were so yummy, so maybe those?

-Amy

My philosophy on parenting is...

Teaching is more important than discipline. Use situations to help them see their impact on the world.

-Amy

My favorite YouTube video is: (paste the full link)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Y18GEjfNY

-Jason

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

Happy and successful in following her dreams. I hope we are still in touch with a wonderful relationship.

-Amy

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

An RV, we would love to tour all of the national parks. We have multiple just in Utah that we love!

-Amy

When we argue, what’s it about?

Usually driving. We really don't argue much.

-Amy

Dogs or cats?

We have a sweet and quirky cat named Fiona.

-Amy

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

Chocolate. Even if it is just chocolate chips, but I prefer milk chocolate lindt truflfles!

-Amy

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

My Grandpa. I miss him so much! I used to stop at his house every week and he would cook us dinner.

-Amy

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

Yes. My faith is a big part of who I am and how I perceive the world. It influences the decisions I make everyday.

-Jason

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

Yes, working on my spirituality helps me to feel centered and at peace.

-Amy

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

Chris Pratt, we have a similar sense of humor and both enjoy martial arts. He has his own farm to raise animals which has always been intriguing to me.

-Jason

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

Still in contact with us and hopefully in a situation where they feel successful and happy.

-Jason

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

I love how organized everything is in the universe, it makes me think of God creating the galaxies and the beauty that is there. It is amazing to think of the order and wonders all around us.

-Jason

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

There are so many young families, family centered activities and lots of outdoor recreation.

-Amy

In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…

Will be open and engaging, as much as you prefer! We have seen how powerful open adoption can be, but we are okay with whatever is your preference.

-Amy

My favorite Instagram account is:

https://www.instagram.com/kaitlin_harris/

-Amy

My favorite place in the World is...

Anywhere outside, the quiet and freeing feeling can't be beat. It is so nice to be in a stress free environment.

-Jason

We are the best choice because…

We believe only you know what the best choice is for your child, and we would be honored to be considered as a part of your story.

-Amy

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Feeling comfort as you explore adoption as an option for your child.

-Amy

Favorite season and why?

Fall. I love crunching leaves, hot cocoa, the chill in the air and the start of the holidays!

-Amy