Tress & Brianna

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about our family. I pray you were able to catch a glimpse of our love for the Lord, our hearts to adopt and the love we have to give. We are so excited to see where God leads us in this journey. As you make this incredibly hard decision, we pray that no matter who you choose, you feel an overwhelming amount of peace in your decision. We cannot imagine how hard this decision is for you and I hope you know that we pray for you. You matter to us and we hope you know that you matter and you are loved dearly by your Heavenly Father. Thank you for considering our family.

Family. Friends. Church. School. Co-workers. We are so blessed with a Godly community around us. Our family is really close, even with many miles of separation and a whole lot of us. We FaceTime as much as we can and we will fly all over the country just to be together. Our friends have been encouragers, prayer warriors and cheerleaders in all of life’s ups and downs. Some are here, some are states away, but we still figure out ways to see each other. Our church is about 5 minutes from home and our community here has challenged us to grow deeply in our relationship with Christ. Bri recently began volunteering in a program through our church called “Safe Haven,” which provides relationships and support for young mothers. It has in turn, provided Bri with another form of community. Lastly, our kids school has been so impactful on our children’s relationship with Christ. Godly people pour into them daily and we are so very grateful. In so many ways our communities have overlapped and we feel so loved and supported by each “small” group that forms our community.

Meet Beau, Harper and Hadley! Our literal miracles. Beau and Harper are 6 years old and Hadley is 4 years old. They are all very outgoing, sweet and so much fun! They are professional travelers and they tend to just go-with-the-flow! They love being around family and playing outside with friends. They enjoy our family walks, bike rides and competing in basically everything. Our favorite thing about Beau is his sweet heart. He tells us everyday how “beautiful” or “handsome“ we are, and reminds us how much he loves us. Our favorite thing about Harper is the pure joy she has every day. She always wants to have fun and she is happy and cheerful almost all the time. Our favorite thing about Hadley is that she keeps us laughing. She is so funny and she doesn’t even realize it, which makes it even better! They are truly such a gift!

5:30a every morning Tress is up doing his quiet time with the Lord, packing lunches, and picking up the house from the fun that happened the night before. He gets home from work, cooks and then spends every second he can being present with me and the kids. What I love about him is how deeply he loves the Lord, how he loves me and our kids, his leadership in our home, the joy and positivity that he carries everyday, and the example he is to our kids. He makes me want to be better. He is selfless, loving, romantic, incredibly generous, filled with joy and so much fun! I have always prayed the kids would carry his joy and love for people and for life!

Hey! I’m Tress. I would like to start my intro by quoting my life’s verse. Matthew 10:39 says, “whoever finds his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” I am far from perfect, but each day I attempt to let my foundation in Christ control 3 aspects of my life. Attitude, Effort, and Gratitude. I am so blessed to have Brianna, and incredibly grateful to have our children. I lost my father in 2021, but it taught me a lesson I will carry with me the rest of my life. This is our one shot, and your loved ones will remember everything. I want my wife to remember how I treat her, how I listen to her, and how much fun we have. I want our kids to remember me being there, making them laugh, holding them when they cry, and celebrating with them. Everyone has something to be grateful for, and I try to set the example for my family that everything we do should stem from the gratitude we have from the time the Lord has given us. I love to have fun, I love to try and make anything fun, and what I love most is watching the people I love have fun. I enjoy anything outside, sports, traveling, and cooking! My hope and my prayer is that my family is an example of humility, joy, and grace.

What I love about Bri is that anyone, especially her husband, who spends time with her will see a constant and consistent example of selflessness. I always tell her that she is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen, but it pales in comparison to how beautiful her heart is. She is constantly doing things for me, for our family, and for others. I literally have to book her some of her own “me time” so she’ll get some. I am so honored and blessed to feel so empowered and supported by her to be the leader of our family—she is the foundation. She is incredibly reliable, trustworthy, caring, and humble. When I overhear her listening to a church sermon or a Christian podcast while doing things around the house, I can’t help but be reminded that God gave us a woman who we can know is always being led by the Spirit. Her identity is truly in Christ, and she motivates me every day. I always tell her, this has been the best ten years of my life, and I can’t wait for the rest of my life with her and our family.

Hi! I’m Brianna, but most people call me Bri. I am 32 years old, and I love the Lord. I grew up in a Christian home, and my faith and my family are the two very most important things in my life. I am the oldest of 5 kids (4 girls and 1 boy), and I grew up in Southern California. I went to college at the University of Oklahoma where I played softball and soccer — but best of all, I met my husband there. I am a former pediatric oncology nurse and a current stay-at-home mom, which I am loving! I love spending time with my family and friends, being outside, and traveling. Hawaii is my favorite place in the world, but I also love hiking the mountains in Montana, or a trip to NYC to see a broadway show. I love to try new food places and visit the best-rated coffee roasters wherever we are. I am always, always down for new adventures! I am very much an extrovert. My love language is quality time and acts of service. I would love to go on a medical mission trip, own my own business and continue to travel and explore the world. My biggest prayer is to raise children who love the Lord with all their hearts, who love and serve others, who are respectful, kind and compassionate, and children who are confident, brave and unashamed.

California girl walks into an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting her junior year of college. An Oklahoma boy greets her at the door and says “you are so beautiful!” We became best friends and then just couldn’t get enough of each other. We were engaged 9 months after dating and married a little over a year after that (July 2014). We got two labs puppies and moved out to Virginia in 2015. In 2018 we had our twins, Beau and Harper. In 2020 we had our baby girl, Hadley. The past few years we have prayed over where God is leading us to grow our family and now, here we are!