We have a family tradition called 'Just do it July,' where in the month of July we indulge our impulses and try to be the most fun versions of ourselves. Want ice-cream on a Tuesday night? No problem! Spontaneously go to a water park with Isaac? Sounds like a great idea! Plan a last minute get away to Cape Cod? Prefect! It looks a bit different now with Isaac, then it did before we had kids and his summer schedule but we still apply the general principle to our life for the month of July and it is so fun!
Quick Facts
Sara
- Age: 46
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Denomination: Catholic
Joel
- Age: 54
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Denomination: Catholic
Preferences for a child
- Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age
- Either
- All, Twins, Triplets or more, Sibling groups
- African American (Half), Caucasian (Full), Caucasian (Half), Hispanic (Half), Asian (Half), Pacific Islander (Half)
- Mild or medically correctable
Post Adoption Contact / Level of Openness
- (open to all contact, phone calls, an in person visit before adoption placement, sharing photos and letters after placement, visits at a neutral location after adoption placement etc)
- (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement)
Favorites
No meal is complete without a sweet finish! Sara loves to have a warm slice of pie for dessert, while Joel is likely to reach for some ice cream!
We love to share a meal together as a family! If it's Sara's turn to pick a restaurant, she chooses Mexican, while Joel prefers Pizza!
We like to stay active as a family. Sara enjoys going hiking near rivers or streams, while Joel likes to practice his swing on the golf course!
We have lots of snacks in the house! When we're hungry, Sara loves to snack on popcorn, while Joel prefers pretzels.
We're both huge baseball fans! Sara's favorite team is the Cubs, while Joel's favorite is the Cardinals (although we both root for the Nats!)
As a family, we love to travel and getaway together. Sara's favorite vacation destination is Italy, while Joel is happy to camp in the mountains
Recommendations
Ashley Davis, Friends
" I have known Sara and Joel for many years. We spend much time together with our families and I have witnessed how they have raised Isaac first hand. They are both very centered and loving parents that have a deep faith. I would recommend them with my whole being to become parents again. "