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Zack Johnson

Caregiver

Gender:

Male

Status:

State:

Virginia

Religion:

None

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Consulting Senior Manager

Political Affiliation:

Prefer not to say

Amy Johnson

Gender:

Female

Status:

State:

Virginia

Religion:

Judaism

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

US Gov - Special Executive Service

Political Affiliation:

Lean Liberal

Hello!

Hello, we are Amy and Zack! Thank you for reading our story and learning about our family. We met in 2000 at a Halloween party thrown by our friends. After Zack took a few jabs for not wearing a costume, we made a connection and had a great night. We decided to continue seeing each other and never looked back. We took many adventures through the years before getting married but finally had our wedding with all our family and friends in 2007. We were ready to grow our family soon after we married but had difficulties getting pregnant. After three years and fertility treatments, which did not result in pregnancies, we conceived and had our first child, Ike, in 2010. Breccan, our second child, arrived in 2013. Imagining our future family has always included ideas for adoption, as we have family and friends who come from adopted families. With the arrival of Ike and Breccan, that picture never changed. Ike and Breccan love the idea of being big brothers. Younger children gravitate towards them, and the boys relish the chance to take them under their wings and play silly games. We are so excited to welcome another child into our loving family, and we look forward to meeting you!

Zack Johnson & Amy Johnson

Oregon adventures - June 2024

Amsterdam trip - 2022

Our dudes in London!

My philosophy on parenting is...

I'm here to love, support, and guide the kids to be the best version of themselves.

-Zack Johnson

What is the best word to describe our family?

Love.

-Amy Johnson

What is the best word to describe our family?

Supportive. We've all learned to accept the different journeys we're on, and look for the best ways to support each other, either with love, time, or advice.

-Zack Johnson

When we argue, what’s it about?

We don't argue often but when we do it is usually, equity - with chores, responsibilities, etc.

-Amy Johnson

Bahamas trip - 2021

Summer Baseball!

Seattle trip to visit West Coast fam

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

We live in a safe suburban area with lots of other kids in the neighborhood. There are lots of options for different playmates of all kinds.

-Zack Johnson

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

Wonder. The thought of how small we are compared to everything.

-Zack Johnson

Favorite season and why?

Fall. I love the cool temperatures, the changing leaves on the trees, and the comfortable sweaters.

-Zack Johnson

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

An RV. I enjoy the open road and the landscapes and sights to be seen.

-Zack Johnson

My best friend would describe me as...

Extroverted, honest, loving, and direct.

-Amy Johnson

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

Sunshine and a purpose.

-Zack Johnson

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

My Great Grandma Freda

-Zack Johnson

Post Pandemic hike

Zack's Army days

Amy's running friends

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

Tina Fey.

-Amy Johnson

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

We have two boys, 14 and 11 years old. They are super excited to have another sibling.

-Amy Johnson

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

-Zack Johnson

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

Sandwhiches

-Zack Johnson

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Safe, comfortable with us, open.

-Amy Johnson

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

hopefully be open with visits, if she desires.

-Amy Johnson

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Safe and assured the adoption plan she is making has landed with a family dedicated to providing love, respect and encouragement.

-Zack Johnson

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

We have two boys and they are excited about the idea of a sibling. They've always been great with younger kids and they both enjoy the idea of being a big brother.

-Zack Johnson

My favorite place in the World is...

Maui. It's beautiful and the food is amazing.

-Zack Johnson

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

Ryan Reynolds.

-Zack Johnson

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

Ready access to food, water, and shelter for everyone.

-Amy Johnson

The most special thing I own is...

Two rings my grandmother gave me when I was young. I wear one of them every day, the other is smaller and only fits on my pinky and has gotten bent from wearing it when I was younger. I keep that one in my jewelry box.

-Amy Johnson

My philosophy on parenting is...

Being supportive and affectionate. I set expectations and rules that are age appropriate.

-Amy Johnson

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

Our relationship will be open and flexible. Hopefully exchanging emails and photos of the kids milestones. Planning occasional visits along the way.

-Zack Johnson

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

The capabilitity to hold more than two opposing ideas in there head at a time and recognizing they could both be true

-Zack Johnson

My favorite Instagram account is:

The ones with cats meowing.

-Amy Johnson

My favorite place in the World is...

Home. I have been to many wonderful places but I do always like to come home again.

-Amy Johnson

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

Stars. I love seeing the many stars and imagining the vastness of space.

-Amy Johnson

Dogs or cats?

cats

-Zack Johnson

What scares you?

The thought of family members getting really hurt.

-Zack Johnson

My favorite website is (...not your Facebook page :)):

Quotationspage.com - I often look for inspiration on this page. It's not the prettiest, but it is good for reflection.

-Zack Johnson

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

So many people! I would love to sit with my grandmother one more time, Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Paul Rudd, Tina Fey - I could go on and on.

-Amy Johnson

Favorite season and why?

Summer. It is my birthday season and I love the heat.

-Amy Johnson

The most special thing I own is...

My home. Everything we do centers around it and the other things are more transitory.

-Zack Johnson

We are the best choice because…

We know we are one of many fantastic families. We are open and honest and ready to love and be loved. We are excited to learn new things and share our hearts and home.

-Amy Johnson

When we argue, what’s it about?

Usually about equity in house responsibilities.

-Zack Johnson

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

Apples. I love apples.

-Amy Johnson

We are the best choice because…

We are a loving family who is secure, safe and open. We have diverse life experience that can help children navigate this world in the future.

-Zack Johnson

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

We have great schools, play grounds, are close to the city, our neighbors are friendly but not nosey.