We have been married nine years and have a close, loving relationship. Our first date was to a homecoming dance (to which Annie asked Thane). It was the best decision she ever made! Our spare time is spent enjoying music, games, movies and the outdoors. We especially love to travel together and have built many precious memories. Some of our favorite trips have been to Italy, Mexico, Ireland, and around our home state of Colorado. We also enjoy playing with our pet tortoise, Lucy, who is very stubborn.
Thane is a marketing analyst. He is very smart, detail-oriented, and funny. He tells great stories. He enjoys Frisbee golf, writing, music and playing guitar. Thane especially loves to play games of all kinds—card games, board games, puzzles and video games. Thane served a mission to Italy where he learned to love the Italian people, teach the gospel and make perfect pasta.
Annie works as a nurse in a hospital intensive care unit. She is patient, kind and responsible. Annie treasures the moments in life when she can help ease someone’s burdens and help them feel loved. She likes to read, exercise, garden and play the piano…and of course, play a lot of games with Thane.
We’ve decided that once a child comes to our home, Annie will work only a few days a month so the child can have all the time and attention he or she needs.
We both come from large close-knit families. Family is important to us, so we try hard to keep those relationships strong and growing. A child coming to our home would enter into a family of many grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (several of whom are adopted).
We are ready to be parents and know that the child who is intended for us will come to our home in the Lord’s time. We are eager to have children, to teach them, and to help them grow and enjoy life. We believe that being a good example is the best way to teach children. We also think it is important to teach love, knowledge and respect for God. We plan to pattern our parenting after Him by using natural consequences, clear rules and an outpouring of love. We will teach our children that it is the love of many people that has brought them to our family. We will help them appreciate the love of their birth parents.
The love and sacrifice of birth parents is tremendous. We are so grateful for the miracle of adoption. We know God loves each of us and knows what is best for us.
