Even though Levi’s family does not live nearby, they still play a huge part in our lives! We try to get together three to four times per year, whether they come to us, us to them, or we meet somewhere in the middle. Between these trips and frequent video calls, we spend plenty of time together and are so excited for them to meet our new addition.
With Josh being a native to SoCal, he has a strong local family support system. Although his dad & stepmom moved out of state in 2018, they still get together a few times per year and offer support. Josh’s mother remains local and could not be more excited for her new grandbaby! Between his 3 siblings here in California, Josh & Levi stay busy with 5 nephews and are so excited about the opportunity to give them all a new cousin!
We also have a close, diverse family of friends that are extremely important to us. From dinner gatherings and holidays to major life events like weddings, we feel grateful to have loyal and loving friends that support our growing family.
The holiday season is an exciting and busy time for us! In October, we have our “Spooky Fall Festival!” We decorate for Halloween, carve pumpkins, drink cider, and watch festive movies. Every year at Thanksgiving time, we find a new recipe for the turkey at our Friendsgiving dinner. Christmas time means lights on the house, a fresh cut tree in the living room, and holiday music in the background. Baking and decorating cookies for family and neighbors is a must! As our family grows, we are excited to create new traditions like apple picking in the fall, trick-or-treating as a family, and attending a live performance of the Nutcracker.
Our Thoughts on Parenting: As parents, we want to empower our child to be their individual and unique self, teaching them kindness and acceptance. Being an open family that can talk about anything is something we aim for. We believe that any subject or idea can be understood without judgment through communication and education. Our parents taught us morals of honesty, respect, and forgiveness and we hope to do the same.
The importance of taking care of ourselves to fully be able to care for our child is essential, and we recognize that. Maintaining our health and wellness as part of our daily routine is something we hope to pass along to our child.
Additionally, we are both big goofballs! We believe that laughter is essential and never like to take things too seriously. Keeping a light-hearted spirit is something we hope to share and carry on.
We Promise:
- To love our child unconditionally, no matter the circumstances.
- To encourage laughter, creativity, and individuality within.
- To instill positive values and ethics and provide the tools to be happy, successful, and healthy.
- To provide a safe and nurturing home where our child can grow, learn, and become great.
- To be OUR best selves for our child and the best dads that we can be!
Thank You: We want you to know how grateful we are and hope you might consider giving us the gift of new life to help expand our family. We know you want the best for your child, and we will do everything we can to provide that.