Intro

About

Lo

Age: 35

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

JJ

Age: 40

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age

Gender: Either

Race/Ethnicity: All

Special Needs: Open to discussion, Alcohol exposed, Smoking exposed, Drug exposed

Basic Info
Lo

Age: 35

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: Non-Denominational

JJ

Age: 40

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: Non-Denominational

Work & Education
Lo

Education: Bachelors Degree in Business

Profession: Stay-At-Home Mom

JJ

Education: Bachelors Degree in Construction Science

Profession: Custom Home Builder

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.

Environment

Country: USA

State: Texas

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Urban

Parent Years Together: 5 to 10 years

Parent Residency: House

Children At Home: Adopted children

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age

Gender: Either

Multiple Children: All

Race/Ethnicity: All

Special Needs: Open to discussion, Alcohol exposed, Smoking exposed, Drug exposed

Certification Adoption.Org Logo

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.

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What we've been up to...
We love to host at our home, and summertime poolside hosting is probably our favorite way to have fun with our family & friends.
We love to host at our home, and summertime poolside hosting is probab...
Wesley turns 2! It was a sunny splashy day with so many wonderful friends & family members who pour into Wesley's life. We are so grateful he is surrounded by so much love!
Wesley turns 2! It was a sunny splashy day with so many wonderful frie...
Miles & Wesley love to match, and this time JJ got in on the action! Summertime suits for the boys!
Miles & Wesley love to match, and this time JJ got in on the action! S...
Visiting the Dallas Aquarium – the boys liked the shark tunnel best!
Visiting the Dallas Aquarium – the boys liked the shark tunnel best!
School's out for summer & we are loving lots of together time at home. Our backyard is our
School's out for summer & we are loving lots of together time at home....
The 4th of July Parade in our neighborhood is SO much fun! It was blazing hot (Texas) but we all had a blast. The firetruck had the boys mesmerized! So cool!
The 4th of July Parade in our neighborhood is SO much fun! It was blaz...
Miles was all smiles with his melting face-paint
Miles was all smiles with his melting face-paint
Wesley was a whole 4th of July vibe
Wesley was a whole 4th of July vibe
Wesley enjoying alll the flotation devices
Wesley enjoying alll the flotation devices
JJ & Lo celebrated JJ's 40th birthday with friends in Mexico. Cheers to the best year yet!
JJ & Lo celebrated JJ's 40th birthday with friends in Mexico. Cheers t...
JJ works incredibly hard to provide for our family, and it was such a gift to get some time away from the hustle & bustle to reflect on his life thus far, and dream about what is to come...
JJ works incredibly hard to provide for our family, and it was such a...
Miles & Wes are best buds. They are not biologically related, but it is SO evident that they were MEANT to be brothers. They are SO excited to add another little buddy to their crew!
Miles & Wes are best buds. They are not biologically related, but it i...
We love doing art projects together. We have a room dedicated to art & creativity in our house, but we take the messier projects to the backyard!
We love doing art projects together. We have a room dedicated to art &...
Miles is a fish! He learned to swim without floaties when he was only two, and at five is learning strokes and perfecting his dives. He absolutely loves the water!
Miles is a fish! He learned to swim without floaties when he was only...
Lots of dress-up happens in our house! Our playroom is usually safely guarded by superheroes of all kinds...
Lots of dress-up happens in our house! Our playroom is usually safely...
Wrestle-mania with two little spidermen and their dad!
Wrestle-mania with two little spidermen and their dad!
JJ is one of 7 and has a very large extended family. The boys have 13 cousins & counting on that side alone! We love hosting large family gatherings – we joke we built a venue, not just a house! This was a small celebration for JJ's dad's birthday.
JJ is one of 7 and has a very large extended family. The boys have 13...
Taking Miles to a Rangers game! Miles hopes to start baseball this spring.
Taking Miles to a Rangers game! Miles hopes to start baseball this spr...
We basically live in our pool all summer... what else is there to do in the Texas heat?! Our pool is usually filled with neighbors and friends, just the way we like it.
We basically live in our pool all summer... what else is there to do i...
Wesley loves to help in the kitchen. Baking, chopping, stirring, taste-testing... he's our precious little chef!
Wesley loves to help in the kitchen. Baking, chopping, stirring, taste...
We love live music, especially in smaller venues! We can't wait to take the boys to concerts with us & help them broaden their exposure to lots of different types of music.
We love live music, especially in smaller venues! We can't wait to tak...
Mom & Miles take on the Dallas Zoo! Miles likes the Herpetarium (snakes, frogs, lizards) best.
Mom & Miles take on the Dallas Zoo! Miles likes the Herpetarium (snake...
Slow snuggly summer mornings with the two cutest brothers! In matching pjs, per their request...
Slow snuggly summer mornings with the two cutest brothers! In matching...
Lo's parents live in CA where she grew up, but come to visit often. We love time with our Grandma & Papa!
Lo's parents live in CA where she grew up, but come to visit often. We...
Grandma is way too much fun, which is why she is absolutely adored by these two. (And by everyone who knows her!)
Grandma is way too much fun, which is why she is absolutely adored by...
We live near a lake, and lake walks (especially to feed the ducks & turtles!) are our favorite! Grandma loves to cruise the lake with us when she comes to town. Lo grew up with a very active mom, and strives to be that for her kids as well.
We live near a lake, and lake walks (especially to feed the ducks & tu...
Too many cooks in this kitchen! Grandma & Papa love to work in the kitchen with the boys. Lo's dad likes to lead homemade pizza dinners & homemade sushi lunches. Lo's mom loves to bake with the boys.
Too many cooks in this kitchen! Grandma & Papa love to work in the kit...
Lo's aunt sent us mini aprons all the way from England to encourage our tiny bakers!
Lo's aunt sent us mini aprons all the way from England to encourage ou...
We looove a family movie night!
We looove a family movie night!
Meet Wesley's closest companions, Teddy & Blankie.
Meet Wesley's closest companions, Teddy & Blankie.
Our neighborhood is the best! It is a safe & friendly enclave filled with lots of young families & bonus grandparents. The Halloween Block Party was so much fun this year, and trick-or-treating is practically another block party in and of itself!
Our neighborhood is the best! It is a safe & friendly enclave filled w...
Miles & Wesley are pro travelers... we travel quite a bit as a family, most often to California to visit Lo's friends & family, and to Florida for an annual family getaway. This time, we're off to Florida!
Miles & Wesley are pro travelers... we travel quite a bit as a family,...
Made it to the beach! The boys love splashing in the warm, gentle waves & digging in the sparkling white sand. It's a happy place for our family, for sure!
Made it to the beach! The boys love splashing in the warm, gentle wave...
Miles lost his 2nd tooth during our trip!
Miles lost his 2nd tooth during our trip!
Sandy & happy... we love our little crew, and we can't wait to add another little dude or dudette to our team!
Sandy & happy... we love our little crew, and we can't wait to add ano...
Heading home!
Heading home!
We spent some time with family at a ranch just outside of Dallas. It was a wonderful weekend of outdoor adventures!
We spent some time with family at a ranch just outside of Dallas. It w...
The boys loved our ranch weekend away. They got to fish, ride horses, shoot BB guns, shoot with a bow & arrow, ride a zip line... love these adventurous boys of ours!
The boys loved our ranch weekend away. They got to fish, ride horses,...
Miles is absolutely loving an America Ninja Warrior class at our local gymnasium and Wesley has just started gymnastics. It's amazing to see them learn new skills & grow in their understandings of their bodies' capabilities.
Miles is absolutely loving an America Ninja Warrior class at our local...
Wesley is one strong dude. He's only 2, but his gymnastics coaches are amazed at his abilities already. We aren't going to push our kids into any particular sports, but we do hope to give them opportunities to try lots of different things!
Wesley is one strong dude. He's only 2, but his gymnastics coaches are...
Miles has always been able to climb with incredible natural ability. We are so thankful to have found such a perfect outlet for him in his ninja class! His coaches are helping him learn new techniques and are also teaching him how to fall safely.
Miles has always been able to climb with incredible natural ability. W...
Watch out world! Wesley is on his first real bike! (With training wheels... for now!)
Watch out world! Wesley is on his first real bike! (With training whee...
We made it to CA for Thanksgiving break! Papa (Lo's dad) set up a fun
We made it to CA for Thanksgiving break! Papa (Lo's dad) set up a fun...
We are also here to help celebrate Papa's retirement! He will be stepping down as the head pastor of his church after 41 faithful years of ministry. We're proud of you, papa!
We are also here to help celebrate Papa's retirement! He will be stepp...
We have lots of favorite things to do when we visit California, but a MUST is visiting the local aquarium. The outdoor portion is the boys' favorite part, as you get to reach in and touch things! So fun!
We have lots of favorite things to do when we visit California, but a...
Sunset surf check!
Sunset surf check!
Papa's friend in San Diego lets the boys borrow his toys when we come to visit! In this pic Miles (5) is on the motorcycle and Wes (2) is driving the go-kart. They're obsessed!
Papa's friend in San Diego lets the boys borrow his toys when we come...
Miles is always bringing the joy and the laughter! Playing with some neighbors in an epic leaf pile at the park behind our house.
Miles is always bringing the joy and the laughter! Playing with some n...
Wesley's park apparatus of choice is always the swings. He still insists on trying out the
Wesley's park apparatus of choice is always the swings. He still insis...
Christmas cuties all dressed up for a fancy Christmas party!
Christmas cuties all dressed up for a fancy Christmas party!
Obligatory Christmas pic at the top of the stairs before running down to see what Santa has left us!
Obligatory Christmas pic at the top of the stairs before running down...
Santa Score!
Santa Score!
But the REAL score came from Grandma & Papa who gave Miles a MOTORCYCLE!!! He is PUMPED!
But the REAL score came from Grandma & Papa who gave Miles a MOTORCYCL...
Wesley is loving his drum set given to him by his birth family.
Wesley is loving his drum set given to him by his birth family.
Miles & Wesley with their namesakes! Miles has Papa's name as his middle name, and Wesley has Grandpa's name as his middle name! Both of our dad's are men of incredible integrity, wisdom & faith. We are blessed to have them in our lives!
Miles & Wesley with their namesakes! Miles has Papa's name as his midd...
We were able to see one of our favorite bands play live in Dallas before the snowstorm hit! Thankful for amazing babysitters from our church who LOVE our boys & help us get some time out with friends!
We were able to see one of our favorite bands play live in Dallas befo...
Snow patrol!
Snow patrol!
New motorcycle memory for Miles – riding in the snow!
New motorcycle memory for Miles – riding in the snow!
Wesley had so much fun sledding by himself for the first time!
Wesley had so much fun sledding by himself for the first time!

Letter

We're cheering you on!
Hi there!

You got this!


We're JJ and Lo, and these are our sons, Miles (6) and Wesley (2.5).

We know you're in the midst of making some really important decisions, and we want you to know you're doing awesome. No one has ever been you, carrying this child (or children!), experiencing this pregnancy in these unique circumstances. So let go of any pressure to "get this right" and instead, embrace this opportunity to create beautiful futures both you and your little one(s).

You should know there are a BUNCH of people in Texas and in California – our family and friends – who are praying for you right now, that you would feel peace, and that you would have the strength to press on and be confident in your decision, whatever that may be.

You have our highest respect for choosing life for this little one. You'...

We're JJ and Lo, and these are our sons, Miles (6) and Wesley (2.5).

We know you're in the midst of making some really important decisions, and we want you to know you're doing awesome. No one has ever been you, carrying this child (or children!), experiencing this pregnancy in these unique circumstances. So let go of any pressure to "get this right" and instead, embrace this opportunity to create beautiful futures both you and your little one(s).

You should know there are a BUNCH of people in Texas and in California – our family and friends – who are praying for you right now, that you would feel peace, and that you would have the strength to press on and be confident in your decision, whatever that may be.

You have our highest respect for choosing life for this little one. You've already demonstrated your great love for him or her with that single choice. You are bringing new life and new hope into the world... how cool is that?! You got this!

JJ + Lo

Why Adoption

We are not experiencing infertility but have chosen adoption to start our family and to continue growing our family, God willing!


We want our children to be proud that adoption is a part of our family's story
Adoption is something we’ve talked about ever since we started dating. Lo had always dreamed of forming her family through adoption, and JJ loves kiddos however they come! We are not experiencing infertility but have chosen adoption to start our family and to continue growing our family, God willing!

We are blown away by the sacrificial love of birth moms – we can't even fathom how hard making that choice must be, and we are in awe of anyone who possesses that level of courage and selflessness. We feel called to show our respect and our support by nominating ourselves as hopeful and loving parents of a child we believe was no mistake. We believe Miles’ and Wesley's lives were planned and purposed since the beginning of time, that their birth moms were specifically chosen for them, and that God formed our family with joy and intentionality. In fact, we can't imagine not being a family! Everyone who knows the boys agrees that they were clearly meant to be brothers, and we know that's all the Lord's doing. God gave us each other through adoption, and we are forever grateful.

We trust that the Lord knows the future of our family, and that He is waiting with childlike expectation for us to meet the next little blessing we will be lucky enough to call our son or daughter!
Meet JJ + Lo + Miles + Wesley

We have the best time doing life together & can't wait to include another little person in our fun!


We can't imagine life without each other! We are so blessed to be each other's best friends!
Meet JJ – JJ was born & raised in Texas, and attended college in Oklahoma. He’s one of 7 siblings, most of whom are married and live locally with their families. Family gatherings now number 25+, and it’s the most wonderful, joyful chaos! JJ works as a custom home builder, helping families build their dream homes. Miles & Wesley LOVE visiting JJ’s job sites & think their dad has the coolest job EVER! JJ is a jack of all trades – if it involves being outdoors & a proficient level of athleticism, you can bet he’s done it and is really good at it! He is seen by our friends as an easygoing, fun-loving, welcoming guy who makes people feel cared-for. He is always calm, cool, & collected, and is never one to complain. He accepts challenges, setbacks, and successes in stride, and is open for whatever God has for him in each new day.

Meet Lo – Lo was born & raised in Southern California, and moved to Texas after college graduation. With a business degree & a background in fashion, she helped build a home & fashion accessories company that employed refugee women resettled in Texas from all over the world. While Lo loved her work, it became clear that being with Miles full-time was the best choice for our family. Lo loves being with the boys full-time! Teaching them to swim, exploring wildlife at the lake nearby, doing art projects, baking, reading, playing... Lo loves being an active, present mom, and can’t wait to add another little person to this party!

Meet Miles – Miles is an absolute joy! He is so much fun, always tries to get a laugh, and is the world's best big brother. He has adored Wesley since day one, and has a spirit of leadership & inclusiveness that gives us confidence in adding another brother or sister to his watchful care. Miles is very active, strong, & capable. He loves being outside and is often swimming, exploring the lake & creek behind our house, or riding his skateboard/scooter/bike/motorcycle. Miles is SMART. He doesn’t miss a beat and is very emotionally intuitive. He loves books and is working very hard to learn how to ready by himself!

Meet Wesley – Wesley is a hoot! He is silly, strong-willed, and independent. He loves helping & having a job to do. He is incredibly tender with his stuffed animals & dolls, making us sure he is absolutely going to love having a little brother or sister to take care of. Wesley is strong in body & in spirit – if he has an idea in his head, he will work hard to see it through. The desire to keep up with his active big brother combined with his sheer physical size amounts to one formidable little dude!
Open Adoption

We know you love your son or daughter more than anyone could fathom. And we promise, if we become his or her parents, we will do the same.


The boys' birth moms blessed our socks off when they chose us to be Miles & Wesley's parents – you too are creating a beautiful legacy and you should be so so proud!
Well that’s us in a nutshell!

One last thing we’d like you to know about us is that we’re hoping for an open relationship with our next child’s birth mom. Our boys' relationships with their birth families differ in their openness and that's totally okay. We are proud to be able to tell both of our boys how much their birth moms love them, and we are so thankful they both get to experience that love in-person in some way.

We understand everyone is different, and has different needs at different times. In no way do we want you to feel pressure to commit to any visitation or communication off the bat. But we do ask that you would consider ways in which you might feel comfortable being available to your child at some point, should he or she have questions, or want a relationship of some kind. We want to know you too! But this is not about us, it’s about you and your biological child nurturing a bond that only you will have. We can be many things for this precious kiddo, but his or her biological parent is not one of them. You will always hold a special place in his or her heart, and we want to cultivate that and protect that as best we can.

We know you love this child more than anyone could fathom. And we promise, if we become his or her family, we will do the same.

Biggest hugs,
JJ + Lo
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.

Certification Adoption.Org Logo

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

The beach is our happy place! We visit Lo's hometown in Southern California several times a year, and have made it to Florida's beaches each November for the past few years. We'll take either coast, just take us to the beach!
JJ & Lo are celebrating 10 years of marriage this year (!!!) & still love spending time together. We try to cave out time once or twice a year to get away and reflect on this beautiful life God has given us, & to vision-cast for the future.
We live by a lake and love to take lake walks, bike rides, scooter rides, and now rollerblade rides!
We LIVE in our pool in the summer! There's no better way tot beat the Texas heat than a pool party with a few good friends!
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