Basic Info
Sarah
Age: 32
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Paul
Age: 34
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Intro
About
Work & Education
Sarah
Education: BA, MBA
Profession: IT Project Manager
Paul
Education: BS, JD
Profession: Attorney
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Closed (no contact after placement)
Environment
Country: USA
State: Texas
Us Region: South Western US
Parent Relationship: Married
Parent Neighborhood: Suburban
Parent Years Together: 5 to 10 years
Parent Residency: House
Parent Pets: 2 dogs
Children At Home: No children
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents
Preferences for a child
Age: Newborn to 1 year of age
Gender: Either
Multiple Children: All, Twins, Triplets or more, Sibling groups
Race/Ethnicity: All
Special Needs: Open to discussion
Certification 
Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption homestudy including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.
Paul's Family
Sarah's Family
Our Dogs (Blue & Bella)
Our Home
Adventures
Our Hobbies
Miscellaneous Photos
From us to you
Dear Expectant Parent(s),
Wherever you are today, we hope that this profile can offer you a window into our lives and a reflection of the love we have to share
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us, our lives, and our family. Wherever you are today, we hope that this profile can offer you a window into our lives and a reflection of the love we have to share with you and any future child.
We are excited to be on this adoption journey and for the chance to grow our family! We have learned so much already and been inspired by all the love that goes into adoption, from all sides, especially the birth parents. We look forward to being advocates for adoption and potentially getting to know you better.
As you browse our profile, we hope you can see the love we have for each other, the passions we have to share, and the community we intend to build as we expand our family. Because it is through each that we intend to raise a happy, caring...
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us, our lives, and our family. Wherever you are today, we hope that this profile can offer you a window into our lives and a reflection of the love we have to share with you and any future child.
We are excited to be on this adoption journey and for the chance to grow our family! We have learned so much already and been inspired by all the love that goes into adoption, from all sides, especially the birth parents. We look forward to being advocates for adoption and potentially getting to know you better.
As you browse our profile, we hope you can see the love we have for each other, the passions we have to share, and the community we intend to build as we expand our family. Because it is through each that we intend to raise a happy, caring person, that can take on anything in this world knowing that they have all of our love and support.
About Us
After our first date, we both could feel it. That spark. The kind that comes from shared passions, that inspires the best in each of you, and ignites the flame of forever.
First dance
We met in Maryland in 2014. Paul was finishing law school and Sarah a theater internship (before a big career change to IT). Both contemplating where our lives were headed next, and neither expecting to stay in Maryland. But after our first date, where the conversation continued well past dessert, we both could feel it. That spark. The kind that comes from shared passions, that inspires the best in each of you, and ignites the flame of forever. After that, wherever we were headed, it was together. We were married on a hill overlooking downtown Baltimore in 2017.
Sarah worked in D.C.; Paul in the state capital. But with the closest relatives 12+ hours away, we knew that crabcakes and cherry blossoms were not our forever home. So in 2021, we moved to Sarah's hometown in Texas and started working on growing our family. That journey has led us here, to you, where perhaps we will have the chance to share a great blessing together.
We are best friends. We strive to find the joy in life and love spending time together Whether that is discovering a new game, indulging in a new cuisine, or simply being in the same room while doing separate things.
Sarah worked in D.C.; Paul in the state capital. But with the closest relatives 12+ hours away, we knew that crabcakes and cherry blossoms were not our forever home. So in 2021, we moved to Sarah's hometown in Texas and started working on growing our family. That journey has led us here, to you, where perhaps we will have the chance to share a great blessing together.
We are best friends. We strive to find the joy in life and love spending time together Whether that is discovering a new game, indulging in a new cuisine, or simply being in the same room while doing separate things.
Family
Family will always be the bedrock upon which we build ourselves. We have no doubt that our family, our foundation, will provide all the love and support needed to raise a happy, healthy child.
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Paul grew up in South Carolina and his family is all still there. But once his mom retires, we are pretty sure we can convince her to move to Texas. And our fingers are crossed his sister and brother-in-law will not be too far behind (hopefully with little cousins in tow).
Sarah grew up in Texas. Her parents live nearby, and her brother and his wife live in Seattle. We love to visit in the summers to escape the Texas heat and they visit us for the holidays. Most of Sarah’s extended family lives in Texas.
Sarah grew up in Texas. Her parents live nearby, and her brother and his wife live in Seattle. We love to visit in the summers to escape the Texas heat and they visit us for the holidays. Most of Sarah’s extended family lives in Texas.
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Closed (no contact after placement)
Certification
Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption home study including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.
Favorites
Recommendations
Meg & Tom (Friends)
As close friends, we have had the privilege of witnessing Paul and Sarah’s unwavering commitment, love, and readiness to provide a stable and loving home for a child. Paul and Sarah have a deep and loving relationship; built upon trust and mutual respect. This strong emotional bond will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for a child. Paul and Sarah are kind and compassionate individuals who uphold high moral standards. They will ensure that a child grows up to be a responsible and empathetic individual. Additionally, they have a strong network of family and friends, who are excited and ready to support them on their journey as parents. Paul and Sarah will be exceptional parents who will provide a happy, supportive, and loving life surrounded by family and friends.
Meg & Tom Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Meg & Tom
Friends
As close friends, we have had the privilege of witnessing Paul and Sarah’s unwavering commitment, love, and readiness to provide a stable and loving home for a child. Paul and Sarah have a deep and loving relationship; built upon trust and mutual respect. This strong emotional bond will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for a child. Paul and Sarah are kind and compassionate individuals who uphold high moral standards. They will ensure that a child grows up to be a responsible and empathetic individual. Additionally, they have a strong network of family and friends, who are excited and ready to support them on their journey as parents. Paul and Sarah will be exceptional parents who will provide a happy, supportive, and loving life surrounded by family and friends.
Meg & Tom Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Ryan and Brad Harris
Friends
Paul and Sarah are amazing people and will make the very best parents. We would trust them with our son and know how much love they have shown towards us and would show their own child. They can and will provide such a comfortable, fun, caring, protective, joy-filled home. We can’t wait to see them become parents.
Ryan and Brad Harris Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Natasha S.
Friend
I have known Sarah for over 20 years, since we became close friends in sixth grade— she is a kind and loyal friend. Sarah is thoughtful, caring, and intelligent, and I trust her advice and judgment completely. She has often helped me look at things from a different perspective. Sarah is also a spirited person who brings a sense of joy and fun to everything she does! I have known Paul for almost 10 years, and he is a wonderful partner with Sarah. Paul is generous, smart, hard-working, and family-oriented. He is supportive and giving and has a wonderful sense of humor! He and Sarah are always there for me, and for everyone in their lives, with a helping hand. Having the opportunity to spend time with both Sarah and Paul over the years, it’s clear how wonderful they are together and with each other. They make the most amazing couple together. They bring out strengths in each other that will make them absolutely wonderful parents with a warm, happy, loving home for their family.
Natasha S. Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Luis Araiza
Friend
Paul is a lifelong friend of mine who I would strongly feel would make a great parent! Along with his wonderful wife, Sarah, who both embody caring, loving, nurturing, and family focused characteristics. My wife and I have have enjoyed visiting their gorgeous home, which I know will be a safe nurturing space for future family!
Luis Araiza Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Josh Chazen
Friend
Sarah and Paul are two of the most wonderful people I know and would be excellent parents. They are the people that go out of their way to do something nice for someone without being asked. They are the people who check in on you to make sure things are okay. They are amazing advocates for themselves and their family. They are passionate about the world and leaving it a better place than when they arrived. Most of all they are easy to love and love easily. Finding better parents will be difficult to come by.
Josh Chazen Endorsed Caring, Loving, Kind, Friendly, compassionate, Understanding, Family Focused
Posts
Go Tigers!
A Clemson game is always a family affair.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
We always make some time for the rodeo!
Sarah's Favorites
Sarah's favorites make for an interesting meal: sushi, macaroni and cheese, and ice cream. A little adventurous, a little down-home, and a little sweet (like me!). She loves snuggling up with our dogs on the couch for a movie marathon.
She's a keeper!
Paul says: "Sarah's innate ability to be there for you, combined with her ceaseless drive and full heart, have made her the best partner, and will make her the best mom."
Opposites Attract
We complement each other (opposites do attract after all). Sarah is better with numbers, Paul is better with words. Paul always wins at Mario Kart, Sarah always wins at Ticket to Ride. Sarah follows the recipe, and Paul makes it up as he goes. Paul likes the beach, Sarah prefers the mountains.
Paul's Family
Paul's family is all still in South Carolina. But once his mom retires, maybe we can convince her to move to Texas. And our fingers are crossed his sister and brother-in-law will not be too far behind (hopefully with little cousins in tow).
In these hills
Paul grew up in a small town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The accents were thick. The bonds of family thicker.
Ain't he sweet?
Sarah says: "For our 3rd date, Paul upgraded our baseball tickets to shaded seats to make sure I didn't get a sunburn. His thoughtfulness and compassion made me fall in love with him. He will be an amazing father who will devote himself to making sure our children are happy. He's already bought 16 books on raising children!"
Interesting Tradition
Fun Fact: Have you ever eaten a raw onion like an apple? It is sort of a family tradition. It pairs especially well with good ol' southern home cooking.
Are you Board?
We have an extensive board game collection. While we like to be competitive, we especially love cooperative games where we can play together as a team. It has become something of a tradition to play board games over New Years. We even got engaged while taking a break to watch the countdown at midnight.
Welcome Home
When we bought our house, the goal was to find the perfect place to start our family. We think we found it! All that is missing is a little one to help make cookies or chase the dogs from room to room. Our neighborhood is the perfect mix of rural views and downtown conveniences. It is full of parks and playgrounds. The local elementary school is just a short walk from our front door. And there are always young families playing at the neighborhood pools or swimming in the community lake. We look forward to many trips down the slide and bike rides to friends' houses.
Blue and Bella
Our bundles of chaos are the sweetest things, adore people, and are going to love having a little human join the family! We adopted Blue from the animal shelter and rescued Bella after she was found on the streets. While Blue is starting to get old, he still loves to play fetch. Both are puppies at heart. And the only thing they love more than playing is snuggling up with us.
Travel
Life is an adventure! Plunging into the ocean off the coast of Maine, getting lost in the desert near Mexico, or sitting in a small cafe attempting to speak the local language. We cannot wait to share those experiences. We love to travel! Exploring new cities, countries, and cultures (especially trying new foods). We cannot wait for family road trips, holidays at the family beach house, and enriching our lives with our adopted culture.