Erik and I met in 2010, using the online dating site eharmony.com and have been together ever since! We moved to Aurora, Colorado, in early 2018, and bought our forever home. We became parents to our sweet Mae in June 2018 through domestic adoption – she was born bright and early in the morning, and we’ve been in love ever since! Our lives have changed so much since she was born, and we couldn’t be happier to be her parents. We love to go out as a family to the petting zoo, playground, children’s museum, pool, library, and more. We also take time for each other and have frequent date nights when we go out to dinner and a movie. We are always seeking to create new traditions that our kids will cherish. We are excited to become a family of 4 and make some new memories!
About Erik
Erik was born and raised in Tucson, AZ with his little sister, Megan. They were raised by their mom. Erik has always enjoyed riding his bike and is a big fan of Legos. He attended the University of Arizona and later graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and received his Masters in Business from the University of Colorado, Pueblo. Erik is in the Air Force National Guard and works in his civilian career as an engineering manager. He enjoys hiking, going for walks, rock climbing, table tennis, board games, video games, and Star Trek. He loves to teach Mae about sports, the outdoors, and science and can’t wait to teach our next child too!
Terryn Says:
Erik is one of the happiest people I have ever met. He finds joy and delight everywhere he looks, especially in his daughter. I admire the way he looks at the world. He loves being a father and can’t wait to add another child to the family. At heart, he is just a big kid himself.
About Terryn
Terryn is from a small town in New Jersey. She has two sisters and a brother. Terryn graduated from the University of New Mexico and received her Masters in Counseling from Adam State in Colorado. She has spent most of her life caring for children in one or another and thoroughly enjoys being a mother. Her favorite hobby is knitting and she makes clothing and accessories for herself and everyone she loves. Terryn’s mother and older sister also knit, so you can be sure any baby in this family will be clothed in well-loved knitted items!
Erik Says:
Terryn is a wonderful person full of love and compassion. She is always thinking of others and doing what she can to make them more comfortable and happier. Her passion for life is amazing, and she inspires me with her capacity for love. She loves being a mom to Mae and is excited to share her love with another child. Terryn is looking forward to teach our new child about knitting, books, and traveling!
About Mae
Mae is our one-year-old daughter, adopted from Nevada at birth. She is the light of our lives! She is a curious, easygoing little girl, who loves interacting with other kids. She will be an enthusiastic big sister!