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Hello.

We’re Lindsey & James, and we are so glad you found your way to our little corner. Thank you for taking a moment to get to know us — the everyday, ordinary, joyful life we’ve built, and can’t wait to share with a little one.

With love & hope,Lindsey & James
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us — the main event
Maverick, our husky
Molly, our pug-mix
where it all began

Two worlds,
one home.

We met in college in Louisiana— two people from completely different worlds and very different families. Lindsey grew up in a big, tight-knit family with everyone always around the table; James came from a smaller, more scattered one. Somehow those two beginnings fit together, and we’ve been side by side ever since.

Even growing up, the world felt wide to both of us. Lindsey was raised in a military family, and life on the move gave her an early window into different places and people — a steady stream of chances to explore, adapt, and see things through a wider lens, which still shapes the curious, open-hearted woman she is today. James moved a few times in his own childhood, too, and those changes gave him his own perspective on home, change, and what it means to put down roots.

James carries a story close to his heart: as a boy, he was adopted by his dad — a choice his father made so that James and his mom could have the best life possible. As a grown man, James has come to understand and treasure the sacrifices both of his fathers made for him. It’s part of why adoption means so much to us — we know, first-hand, how much love it takes, and how much love it gives. Lindsey has felt adoption close to her heart for as long as she can remember — she grew up surrounded by friends who had been adopted, and always carried a quiet calling to adopt one day. Having both grown up with adoption woven through their lives, the two of us have always felt the same gentle pull toward it.

Faith is another quiet thread that ties us together. Lindsey is a cradle Catholic, raised in the Church her whole life, and across the years of our relationship she shared that faith with James, gently and without pressure. He was baptized as an adult, in his own time and on his own terms — and that shared faith is something we look forward to passing on to our child.

early days
our college days
our wedding day
Catholic wedding
just us
our Lindsey
big sister, always
our Lindsey
meet the mama-to-be

Lindsey.

Lindsey is the warm, steady heart of our home. Raised in a big, busy, tight-knit family, she grew up with a seat always saved at the table and rarely a quiet moment — the big sister to her two younger siblings, and the cousin who never forgets a birthday.

She also grew up a military kid, with a dad in the service — which meant frequent moves, new schools, and the constant work of making friends all over again. It wasn’t always easy, but it gave her a rare gift: the chance to experience new cultures, new places, and all kinds of people from a young age. That life shaped Lindsey into someone adaptable, open-hearted, and endlessly curious about the world — and it’s a big part of why she loves to explore it still.

A BCBA by day, she spends her work helping kids and families — and she’s the one friends turn to for a patient ear or a good laugh. She’s our family’s vacation planner and idea adventurer, always dreaming up the next trip. Back home she loves to bake, curl up with a good book, tackle a new puzzle, or work on her newest hobby.

But she truly comes to life when she’s surrounded by family and cousins — and especially everyone’s little ones. Generous, a little goofy, and happiest with the people she loves close by.

meet the dad-to-be

James.

James grew up in a smaller, quieter family, and he tends to meet life thoughtfully, and on his own terms. He works as a Lead Software Architect, leading the same dedicated team for the last ten years — steady, curious, and quietly funny.

Like Lindsey, James moved often growing up, learning early how to settle into a new place and start again. Through all the moves, family stayed his constant — he spent much of his childhood surrounded by cousins, the built-in friends who made every new town feel a little more like home.

He’s a hands-on, always-making kind of guy. You’ll find him out on the mountain-bike trails, in the workshop building something out of wood, tackling a DIY project, or happily taking something apart just to fix it. He loves to cook, too — and when he finally sits down, it’s usually with a good video game.

He’s already the dad who will build the fort, fix the bike, stay up to finish the science-fair project, and teach fairness over a video game.

our James
always making something
where life happens

Our home, with room for one more.

Home is a cozy place in Marietta, Georgia — the kind of street where neighbors wave and the porch light’s always on. There’s a kitchen that smells like Sunday dinner, a garden we’re forever fussing over, a backyard Maverick and Molly have claimed as their own, and a quiet room down the hall, holding its breath for someone special.

our front door
where we gather
the dogs’ kingdom
our neighborhood
the welcoming committee

Maverick & Molly.

Maverick is our sweet, silly boy — and just about the most non-husky type of husky you’ll ever meet. He’s calm and gentle to the core, happiest basking in a summer sunbeam, playing in the snow, people watching on the porch, or heading out for a long walk.

Molly, our pug-mix, is a devoted couch potato. If there is a blanket to lay on, she will find it! However, the moment her paws hit the grass she turns into an energizer bunny. She loves a good walk every bit as much as her brother does. She enjoys being the 'neighborhood watch dog' and she loves a good snuggle on the couch.

Both of them are gentle, people-loving, and have a whole lot of love saved up for a little one to grow up right alongside.

Maverick — sun chaser
best buds (but seperate beds)
Molly — chief couch potato
our favorite ordinary days

The things we love to do.

The best parts of our life are the ones we get to share — a new beach, a mountain trail, a roadside antique shop, or hands deep in the garden. We love learning about the world, and we can’t wait to explore all of it with a little one beside us.

chasing new beaches
mountains & long hikes
our happy place
local adventures
happy in the garden
porch enjoyers
the rhythm of our life

Our little traditions.

Some of what we love most isn’t a place at all — it’s the rhythm. Every Sunday you’ll find us in the same pew at Holy Family Catholic Church, faithful parishioners grateful for the quiet anchor it gives our week.

The rest of the time we’re hands-on, out-the-door people — hiking, antiquing, kayaking, and traveling whenever we can. Traveling to see family in Louisiana, adventuring to new locations with friends, or a yearly beach trip to Orange Beach with family.

Sundays, together
holidays at home
always an adventure
on the road
our yearly trip
beach days
your people, already waiting

A whole village, waiting.

A child welcomed into our family is welcomed into a big, loving crowd. James has his two parents; Lindsey has her parents and her two younger siblings, plus a wonderfully present extended family on both sides — aunts, uncles, and more cousins than we can count.

Our closest friends are scattered across the country, and we work to keep them near — yearly trips to see the ones who live far, and the nearby ones we see all the time, out biking, shopping, or just spending the day together. A few of them are already first in line to be honorary aunts and uncles.

siblings
1 big family
friends like family
all together
the cousins
honorary aunts & uncles
two promises, from the bottom of our hearts

A promise, to both of you.

saving a seat for you
To you, the mother —

We can only begin to imagine the weight of the decision you are carrying, and the love, strength, and selflessness it asks of you. Please know we hold it with all the reverence it deserves. This is our promise to you: we will do everything in our power to raise your child with all the love, patience, and devotion we have to give. You will always be part of their story — and part of ours. Your child will grow up in a household filled with love, laughter, and celebrations for every milestone and we hope to be able to share those moments with you. We want to make sure your child knows how unconditionally loved they are by every person in their life, especially you, the one who made the hardest decision.

— with our deepest gratitude, Lindsey & James
To you, little one —

We promise you a home filled, every single day, with love you can lean on, laugh in, and always come back to. We promise to help you grow up knowing you are valued, cherished, and safe. We promise to always make you laugh, to teach you about the world, and teach you about God. We will celebrate every moment in your life, big or small, because you deserve to always be celebrated. And when the time is right, we promise you will come to know just how deeply your birth mother loves you. Where you come from is a gift, and we will honor it always.

— with all our love, Lindsey & James