Hello! We are Jerry, Celine, and Marjorie from Los Angeles, California! We are so honored that you’re reading our profile. Thank you for wanting to learn more about our family! We’ve been married for 17 years and like traveling and spending time with family and friends. But, what we love the most is being parents! We have been foster parents to three children. Then, we were blessed to adopt our 6-year-old daughter, Marjorie, out of foster care. We are grateful for the miracle of adoption and the joy of being parents. We are very excited for the opportunity to grow our family through adoption again and this time through private adoption!

We know this is such a huge decision. You are so courageous to consider an adoption plan for your child. We admire your selflessness and strength. If we are lucky enough to be your child’s adoptive parents, please know that we are committed to honoring your child’s culture and roots.

We met at our church’s teen ministry. Some may consider us high school sweethearts because that’s when our friendship began. But we actually started dating in college. After school, Jerry joined the Army. I cried when he left, not realizing that Jerry would return from basic training on a marriage mission. He took me to my favorite beach for a romantic proposal. However, there was a catch: He was leaving for Korea soon. So, we raced to the altar 2 weeks later not wanting to wait another moment before starting our lives together! When Jerry finished his service, we lived in New York before finally returning home to Los Angeles.

Our road to parenthood has been long, but we’re grateful for the journey because it led us to our daughter, Marjorie. We didn’t grow our family the traditional way; instead, we discovered it through the beautiful gift of adoption! We love being Marjorie’s parents. Watching her learn and grow and explore the world brings us such joy! We love teaching her new things, taking her to exciting places, and creating meaningful memories with her. We can’t wait to double the fun by adding another child to our loving family!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles with my parents and three older sisters. I’ve worked as a Client Service Manager for a health insurance company for the last 9 years. My job allows me to work from home, which is really helpful as a working mom! Since Marjorie is my top priority, I’m grateful for the ability to be there for her during the day and will do the same for our future child.

Family is very important to me. Luckily, I live within a mile of my parents and siblings! I also love the simple things in life like caring for my plants, watching Netflix, cooking healthy meals, and strolling around the neighborhood with my family.

There’s no way to convey all the things I love about Celine! Here are the first five words that come to mind when I think of my wife: Wonderful, smart, beautiful, kind, and sweet. I’m so blessed to walk through life by her side. She always thinks of others and finds thoughtful ways to serve and love them. When someone asks for a volunteer or mentions a need, Celine is the first one to jump in and help. These qualities make her an amazing mother! Seeing her nurture and care for Marjorie has been the biggest joy of my life. I can’t wait to grow our family and spend our lives raising our children together.

I’m originally from Los Angeles and proudly served in the Army in Korea and Iraq. My hobbies include bowling, disc golf, and coding. I run a web development business and have a very flexible schedule. I’m dedicated to being there for my children. I plan to attend each and every one of their games and performances. My kids will never have to wonder how I feel about them. All they’ll need to do is open their eyes and see me there, cheering them on!

I feel so lucky to have Jerry as my best friend and partner in life. I’m proud that he served our country and knows the value of hard work and sacrifice. I love how his strength is balanced out with patience, kindness, and a good dose of silliness. It’s been amazing to see him grow from a doting uncle to a dedicated foster parent to an adoring father. Somehow, it was all such a seamless transition- as if he was made to fill these roles!

I love watching Jerry with Marjorie. She simply adores him! He encourages her to try new things and lovingly guides her through life. I’m thankful for how well Jerry and I work together as a team. I can’t wait to add another child to our happy, little family!

Marjorie is a friendly, affectionate 6-year-old. She is so thoughtful and kind. She even wrote a thank you letter to the judge who oversaw her adoption! Marjorie loves school and excels at reading. We were very proud when a teacher praised her for getting along well with others.

We love how curious she is about the world. She is always ready to jump in and try something new. Right now, she’s playing soccer and taking piano lessons. Marjorie recently said she wants to try dance, so we plan to sign her up for classes soon. She also loves family time and gets excited for any chance to play with her cousins. Marjorie has enriched our lives so much, and we know she’ll be an amazing big sister. In fact, one of her favorite games is “adoption” where she acts out the joy of adoption with her dolls and bears! She can’t wait to help us welcome a new sibling into the family!

Meet our two rescue dogs, Bunker and Cami! They are playful, gentle, and good with kids. Whenever Marjorie practices her reading, they lay down next to her and listen to the stories!

We live in a safe, family-friendly suburb of Los Angeles, California. It’s great living near both the mountains and the beach. We’re tucked away from the busy city, but still able to reach exciting places like Disneyland with just a short drive.

Our community has lots of trails, and there’s even a park directly across the street! We love walking Marjorie to school in the morning and riding bikes and scooters around the neighborhood in the evening. One of the best parts of our community is our friendly neighbors. They’ve become like an extended family for Marjorie. We also have a wonderful church in our community that we enjoy going to on Sundays.

This is a great place to raise a family and we would love to introduce your child to this beautiful, welcoming place!

We come from a big, diverse family! There are many cultures represented on both sides of our family including Filipino, Mexican, African-American, Irish, Caucasian, Japanese, and more! Holidays and birthdays are always celebrated with big get-togethers and lots of delicious food.

We’re blessed to live near both of our families. Celine’s Mom, Dad, and sister, Rica, are a mere block away from us! Celine’s other sisters, Theresa and Vivienne, also live nearby along with their families. Jerry’s family includes his mom, dad, and stepmom along with 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew.

Our parents and siblings are very excited for us to grow our family again through adoption. They are already lining up to babysit! There are also lots of cousins looking forward to playing with the new baby.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story and learn about our family. If you have any questions for us, please reach out and we’d be happy to answer them. We are grateful that you are considering us as adoptive parents for your child. This is the highest honor and greatest gift we could ever imagine. If we are blessed with another child through adoption, we will make sure they know about their wonderful, brave birth mother and stay connected to you as much as possible.

We are dedicated to raising kind, loving children whose lives are filled with fun and family. We have so much love to give and would be honored to bring your child into our loving home.

~ Jerry, Celine and Marjorie