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

Favorite season and why?

"The summer because it is so beautiful in the PNW. The mid 70s temps and all of the outdoor events are amazing." - Valeria

Dogs or cats?

"Definitely dogs" - Mike

If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...

"To increase compassion. If we entered every situation with love, we could understand one another's perspectives. There would be less war, discrimination and abuse." - Audrey

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

"How incredible it is that the very God that created the heavens, the moon and the stars, took time to create me specifically. It's humbling to know how intentional we are in this universe." - Becca

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

"burritos. I lived in Europe for a couple of years and the thing I missed most was a tortilla filled with beans. So I learned to make my own! And I'm still making those burritos on a regular basis, swapping out new ingredients I want to try to incorporate the flavors of different cuisines that inspire me. I love to cook and try new types of foods, but I will always come back to my favorite, the burrito." - Monique

My philosophy on parenting is...

"Positive discipline, I've been studying it since 2013 and sharing it with families and I really love how guides children with love and empathy and at the same time it allow emotional conection with parents. I've seen and guide families to enjoy their parenthood and I would love that to my own family" - Lorena Jiménez

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

"Sean, books, my fur babies, and music." - Alyssa

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

"RV! Though I love the beach and ocean, I can't say I find the idea of living on the water all that appealing! I also really enjoy camping and hiking, and there are so many beautiful mountains and forests in the continental US that I'd love to explore via a cross-country trip!" - Sam