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 neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

"we live in the suburbs in the PNW. We have access to all kinds of parks, nature, and events, as well as living feet away from a highly rated elementary school!" - Steven

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

"a creative outlet!" - Meghan

Dogs or cats?

"Cats. Our cats are calm, take care of rodents and snakes, and snuggle at night." - Audrey

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

"RV. We already have one so I know how great they are! I love that you can drive anywhere! The beach, the desert, the mountains, the lake, anywhere! Your options are limited on a sailboat. My dogs would go nuts cooped up on a boat too. Also- I sunburn easily so I'd be a lobster living on a sailboat." - Becca

Favorite season and why?

"Although I like winter and spring, I prefer autumn even more. Apple cider and apple butter conjure up fond memories from childhood. The morning frosts promise winter and the potential for skiing. The shortening days mean I can stop worrying about outdoor projects and retreat inside. Of course, the changing leaves provide more variety of color than at any other point in the year." - Alex

What is the best word to describe our family?

"stick together" - Manuel Rodriguez

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

"I think I would have to choose a sailboat because that would let me travel to a lot of different countries." - Alyssa

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

"Wonder. I’m so fascinated by space and how vast it is. I have an app that tells me where the planets and constellations are in the night sky. I always find them when stargazing, which is one of my favorite things to do." - Bob