Jennifer
Caregiver
Gender:
Female
Status:
State:
California
Religion:
Christianity
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Profession:
Caregiver
Political Affiliation:
Lean Conservative
Michael
Neighbor
Gender:
Male
Status:
State:
California
Religion:
Christianity
Education:
Some College
Profession:
School bus driver
Political Affiliation:
Lean Conservative
Dear Birth Mother, Thank you for taking the time to consider our family as you search for potential adoptive parents for your child(ren). We hope this introduction will help you get to know a little more about our family and why we chose to adopt. Michael and I have been married for 9 and a half years and have known each other for almost 11 years. We met in 2012 after finding each other online through a Christian singles dating website. We met in person, dated, and married a year and two months later. We have been blessed with a happy and healthy marriage. We have both wanted children from a young age. After two miscarriages and attempted infertility treatments over a few years, I was unable to carry a pregnancy to term. We have been praying and hoping for the opportunity to increase our family size through adoption of one or two children, preferably infants. We are looking for one or two little girls or boys between the ages of 0 to 4 years old of Caucasian, Native American, European or Asian ethnicity. We both have experience with adoption first hand as Jennifer was adopted at birth and Michael has a younger brother who was adopted. We live in Roseville and enjoy gardening, reading, camping, outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, swimming, traveling to new places, and cooking. We also enjoy spending time with family and friends and are active in our local church, helping out with various community events. Michael Michael has been a Special Needs School Bus Driver for the past 11 years for Roseville Joint Union High School District and has encountered many children with various disabilities. He also helped to take care of two of his nephews when they were younger. He is also involved in various church activities such as greeting visitors, health ministry, and assisting the audio department as needed.Michael helps around the home as needed with dishes and laundry and tending the container plant garden. Jennifer Jennifer has first hand knowledge of living with a disability. She has grown up with a vision impairment since birth. It doesn’t stop her from doing anything though. She has a Bachelors degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Johnson and Wales University. Jennifer has traveled internationally as a study abroad student for her degree. Currently, she works as a personal care assistant Jennifer has worked as a caregiver for 8 years. She helped to take care of her niece and nephews when they were growing up. Jennifer has also nannied young children part-time as young as infants to a two year old little girl. She is also active in greeting visitors health ministry and special-needs ministry at her local church. Our Home We live in a three bedroom two bath apartment in a small apartment complex situated close to schools, parks, shopping, and public transportation in West Roseville. We have lived in the same neighborhood for almost 9 years and get to know our neighbors. There is a pool and playground on property along with a community recreation center across the street. The local pool is within walking distance. There is a child’s room all set up for the new baby situated next to the master bedroom. PETS There are two pets in the home, a 14 year old Maine Coon Cat named Mittens, and a 4 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Molly. They are both child friendly and good with kids as they have had a lot of exposure to young children when Jennifer nannied at home. They are looking forward to one or two littles to join the family. Our Family The adoption of one or two little baby girls or boys to our family will be a blessing and make our family complete. The pets, grandparents, aunts and uncles will be anxious to see them and give them lots of love. We visit Jennifer’s family once a year or more in summer or at holiday- as circumstances allow. We visit with Michaels parents almost every weekend. In summers we enjoy traveling especially getting away to the coast, camping, gardening, cooking, and reading. Everyone, whether near or far is excited and looking forward to a new family member (or two!) Thank you for taking the time to read and learn about our family. Please realize that your child(ren) will be loved and cared for as they are our own. Everyone is a part of the family. We have hearts and a home filled with love, stability, hope, opportunity, values, respect, humility, and happiness. We are very excited to be welcoming our first baby into our home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your baby as you make your decision. Blessings,
Jennifer & Michael
A day at church
A trip to Hampton Beach NH while visiting family
A fall trip to Apple Hill with friends and our dog Molly
We are the best choice because…
We have opened our home and our hearts and will love your baby , nurture and teach him or her as they grow in a loving and caring environment full of extended family and friends..
-Jennifer
Three years from now, I hope our birth mom is…..
Confident she chose us to raise her special blessing as our child.
-Jennifer
Favorite season and why?
I love all 4 seasons but Fall is my favorite because the colors are changing on the leaves. I grew up in New England and loved going leaf peeping and jumping in the leaves when I was a kid.
-Jennifer
My favorite Instagram account is:
I don’t use instagram l’m trying not to use so much social media
-Jennifer
Beach trip to Monterey to celebrate our anniversary
Jennifer and her Dad Chip and sister Wendy
Michaels parents on cruise to Alaska
My favorite website is (...not your Facebook page :)):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/199160331204570/?ref=share Snoopy every day …. Because I’m a big Snoopy fan
-Michael
My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…
our neighborhood has many things to offer. We live in a low crime area. We have a fire station across the street with a park, library and recreation center. We have schools in less than half a mile.
-Michael
If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...
Princess Dianna
-Jennifer
Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?
Both. My spiritual walk is very important to me. I believe that having a personal relationship with Jesus and studying the Bible are important to a solid Christian life. We are Seventh Day Adventist
-Jennifer
I would never...
Jump out of a perfectly good airplane to skydive.
-Michael
What scares you?
Being without the ones I love, Haunted houses- so they are not my favorite thing to do 🤪
-Jennifer
Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?
No, we don’t have kids yet. Our four legged kids would love to have a sibling or two.
-Michael
Christmas time with my mom Carol
a visit to a park , Grass Valley CA
Jennifer and her best friend Kerry camping
I hope our birth mother is...
Someone with a good heart that has a desire for her child to find that special loving family.
-Jennifer
My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…
We live within walking distance from schools, parks, stores, churches, and the local rec center. Our neighborhood is very safe and many people walk their dogs and ride their bikes .
-Jennifer
If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...
My grand parents. Noah from the Bible.
-Michael
Three years from now, I hope our birth mom is…..
very happy and pleased with her decision to choose Jennifer and myself to raise and welcome in her child to be part of our family.
-Michael
Michael and Jennifer visit Noah’s Ark in Kentucky
At the Creation Museum
Dogs or cats?
Both. I love cats. I have had both growing up and I love them both. I prefer small dogs especially Cavalier King Charles spaniels -like ours-her name is Molly. And my Maine coon Cat Mittens
-Jennifer
My favorite place in the World is...
A place I spent many summers growing up- in the woods of Maine- a summer camp on a large lake called Lake Webb. Camp Lawroweld -where I did fun summer activities , made friends, to last a lifetime
-Jennifer
When we argue, what’s it about?
The choices we make for how spend our time because sometimes it seems there’s not enough hours in the day. Thankful for our electronicalendars and the time we take to sit down and talk about schedule.
-Jennifer
If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?
I would pick Shaun Johnson who plays Jack Bartlett in “Heartland”.
-Michael
The most special thing I own is...
the love of my wife and family.
-Michael
If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...
for the world to be a nicer more peaceful place with more kindness.
-Michael
I hope our birth mother is...
very confident that she made the very best choice for her child by pick Jennifer and myself to raise her son or daughter as our own child.
-Michael
My favorite place in the World is...
the California coastal redwoods.
-Michael
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?
I think that God the Creator of all things is all powerful. I think how large the universe is. It would be awesome to travel to the different galaxies like they do in Star Trek. Endless possibilities.
-Michael
If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...
hate would be eradicated and everyone would learn to live with each other regardless of race.
-Jennifer
Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?
I consider myself both religious & spiritual. Religious because I believe in the Bible and belong to a church and attend regularly. Spiritual because I strive to have a personal relationship with God.
-Michael
If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:
Mexican
-Michael
Favorite season and why?
I believe that I must pick Spring. Spring reminds me of beautiful weather. Warm days with small white puffy clouds. Vividly beautiful colorful flowers, puppies, picnics and time spent with family.
-Michael
Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”
My loving wife, supportive family, devoted dog, crashing waves on the coast with the smell of the ocean & the beautiful mountains.
-Michael
Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”
My husband, family, pets, the ocean-they are my world and spending time at the beach is our favorite thing to do.
-Jennifer
What is the best word to describe our family?
Dependable
-Michael
My favorite YouTube video is: (paste the full link)
Anything to do with cooking or crafts or organizing
-Jennifer
Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?
No yet, I’m not able to have children naturally. I’ve had two miscarriages. I was adopted at birth myself. So it’s in my blood. I want to have a family. I just need some help to make it possible.
-Jennifer
In five years, our relationship with our birth mother will...
Be what she wants it to be. I hope she chooses us knowing that we have a desire and lots of love to raise her child as our own. We both have adoption in our family so having a good relationship is key
-Jennifer
My favorite Instagram account is:
I am not on Instagram.
-Michael
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?
How awesome it is that God knew exactly where to hang each star and planet in place in our solar system and beyond. How amazing He is.
-Jennifer
My best friend would describe me as...
Dependable , a good listener, caring
-Jennifer
When we argue, what’s it about?
Traffic
-Michael
My philosophy on parenting is...
One that is patient and will listen , that will not treat my child as a buddy if I need to discipline, but I believe in using “time in” instead of “time out” & learning whyconsequences for actions
-Jennifer
If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?
I would choose to live on an RV because I would travel to many beautiful and exciting places with an RV. It would be a very relaxing and exhilarating way to live and see gorgeous places.
-Michael
If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?
I love to cruise but I’d choose an RV so we could travel and see places around the country and Canada I haven’t seen. I’ve always wanted to take a cross country train trip and see all 50 states.
-Jennifer
Dogs or cats?
Definitely dogs, because dogs are awesome 🐶 they give you unconditional love and patience. I love Beagles and am a big Snoopy fan. We currently have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Maine Coon.
-Michael
What scares you?
I love the ocean but being lost at sea would scare me. It sounds like a nerve racking scary experience.
-Michael
The most special thing I own is...
Anything handmade by my Dad, he works with granite and wood and has made me a wooden bowl and a granite cutting board and marble jewelry box when I was a kid they are all very special to me.
-Jennifer
In five years, our relationship with our birth mother will...
as close or distant as the birth mother is comfortable with.
-Michael
If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:
It’s too hard to choose just one 😊 Breyers non dairy ice cream, Italian food
-Jennifer
We are the best choice because…
Because we would love the child unconditionally. We would always be supportive. We would be family. We would help prepare this child for a very bright future.
-Michael
I would never...
Sky dive. I like trying new things and taking chances but I’ll keep my feet on the ground thanks. I like seeing the world from inside an airplane 😃
-Jennifer
My best friend would describe me as...
Reliable, dependable, trust worthy, a good friend.
-Michael