Laura & Jeffrey

Hoping to Adopt (Colorado)

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Our Story

We met on a blind date at BYU in early 2007. After learning we had common interests, we went on to have three dates in three days! The rest is history.

We met on a blind date at BYU in early 2007. After learning we had co...

We were married in the Oakland Temple in December of 2007. It was a beautiful, but frigid day surrounded by family and dear friends.

We were married in the Oakland Temple in December of 2007. It was a b...

In 2011 we moved from Utah to Colorado. We bought a house that we love and spend most weekends either working in the yard or making home improvements.

In 2011 we moved from Utah to Colorado. We bought a house that we lov...

Our son Ethan joined our family in 2013, but quickly returned to heaven due to a severe heart defect. We embrace the lessons of patience and faith his short life continues to teach us.

Our son Ethan joined our family in 2013, but quickly returned to heave...

Now our two cats, Oscar and Lucy, keep us in line. They provide endless hours of entertainment and cuddles.

Now our two cats, Oscar and Lucy, keep us in line. They provide endle...

Date Nights

Friday night date nights are part of our weekly routine. The temple is one of our favorite places to go.

Friday night date nights are part of our weekly routine. The temple i...

We love that Colorado has so many sports teams to watch, but Jeff is still loyal to his SF Giants.

We love that Colorado has so many sports teams to watch, but Jeff is s...

The FRIENDS Experience came to Denver last summer and it was SO much fun!

The FRIENDS Experience came to Denver last summer and it was SO much f...

Date night in Kauai. We went to the Luau Kalamaku and it was one of the highlights of our trip!

Date night in Kauai. We went to the Luau Kalamaku and it was one of t...

Anniversary Date Night at the Hudson Gardens to see the Christmas lights. We were glad they had a hot chocolate stand!

Anniversary Date Night at the Hudson Gardens to see the Christmas ligh...

Ethan's Story

At our 20 week ultrasound, we found out that our baby boy had a severe heart defect called HLHS. Other added complications gave him 5% chance to live.

At our 20 week ultrasound, we found out that our baby boy had a severe...

Ethan was born on his due date in 2013 and lived 90 minutes. He was surrounded by over 20 family members in the hospital the day he was born.

Ethan was born on his due date in 2013 and lived 90 minutes. He was s...

We were so blessed to find wonderful people to support our family during this heartbreaking time. Doctors, photographers, family and friends helped us get through the hardest days.

We were so blessed to find wonderful people to support our family duri...

Ethan's short life helped us grow closer to God and rely on our faith. We miss him every single day.

Ethan's short life helped us grow closer to God and rely on our faith....

Ethan's headstone is in a small cemetery close by our house. We like to go there often and bring him new pinwheels.

Ethan's headstone is in a small cemetery close by our house. We like...

Our Trip to Hawaii

We escaped to Kauai in December last year and loved every minute!

We escaped to Kauai in December last year and loved every minute!

Waimea Canyon was absolutely beautiful. They call it

Waimea Canyon was absolutely beautiful. They call it "The Grand Canyon...

The Koke'e Lookout gave us a glimpse of the beautiful NaPali Coast. I could have stayed there all day.

The Koke'e Lookout gave us a glimpse of the beautiful NaPali Coast. I...

At Lydgate Farms we learned how cacao trees grow and how they turn this fruit into chocolate. It was a highlight of the trip!

At Lydgate Farms we learned how cacao trees grow and how they turn thi...

The NaPali Coast - a must see! It's so beautiful it doesn't even look real in photos. Plus we also saw sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and humpback whales.

The NaPali Coast - a must see! It's so beautiful it doesn't even look...