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Hello, we are Ryan and Chrissie, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to tell you a little bit about ourselves and to share our hopes of expanding our family through adoption.

We met in high school through mutual friends and started dating immediately after college.

In 2016 we were engaged and, a year later, got married on a beautiful fall day in New England with nearly 200 of our family and friends. We have been married for nearly six years, together for over 13 years, and friends for over 17 years. The following year we bought our house and turned it into a...

Knowing Ryan for half his life has been an amazing experience as I've watched him grow into the husband and father he is today.

Ryan is a major fan of all our home sports teams, particularly the local NFL team. During the fall, you can find him enthralled in conversation about football stats over a good craft beer. He is a great cook who loves experimenting with new recipes - the spicier, the better! He loves Taco Tuesdays and holiday baking. Wrapping Christmas gifts is one of Ryan's favorite things to do each year. We often call him our own "Buddy the Elf".

Ryan is a...

When I met Chrissie, my first thought was, "Someday, I'm going to date her." We became great friends right away; her outgoing personality made her super fun to hang out with, and she quickly lights up any room. My favorite quality is her ability to love and be loved. She can put a smile on anyone's face with one of her many witty jokes; she loves a good pun.

There isn't anything she loves more than being a mom. She amazes me every day with how great she is, being so patient, warm, loving, and attentive to our daughter. Her drive to be the best mom and wife has materialized into...

Meet Olivia, our bubbly, energetic, and very independent four-year-old. Olivia loves playing with her princesses and playing dress up for hours! You can often find her singing, dancing, coloring, or reading books. She is a very sweet and determined girl who could play all day and night with her friends, yet still loves to cuddle us before bed. Olivia loves her dolls, whom she takes very good care of - all this practice will make her the best big sister!

We live in a classic ranch-style home in the suburbs of a major New England city, with a nice big yard filled with beautifully colored leaves in the autumn season and lots of room for fun, running, and outdoor play all year round! Our favorite parts of our home are our living room and playroom. The living room is where we gather family and friends often or just relax when it's just the 3 of us (and Donut!) after a busy day or the weekend. Our playroom, which has a big screen projector, is where we watch movies together as a family creating special memories with our popcorn nights and...

We both come from very loving families. We enjoy seeing our parents and siblings weekly as we live within 15 minutes of just about all of them. Our parents love being grandparents and spend as much time as they can with their grandchildren! They can't wait to add another grandchild to the bunch to shower with love.

Ryan has a younger sister and brother-in-law, while Chrissie has a younger brother and younger sister; all live nearby and are often found hanging with us. Chrissie's dad lives a little further away in a coastal town, where we often visit during the summer for beach...

All year round, there is always something going on in our family. Over the years, we both have had a strong interest in golfing and enjoy being out on the course. We both love going out with friends, trying new restaurants, having a good dance party, attending a concert, or just spending time together at home. "Doughnut Sundays" have become one of our favorite traditions; trying out different shops around the area, making a new week start off great!

In the spring and summer, we keep quite busy! We can often be found at the pool or lake swimming and making the biggest splashes...

Thank you for taking the time to get to know a bit about our family. We are honored that you would consider our home for your baby.

We promise to keep our home filled with love, happiness, and laughter. We pledge to provide a baby with all the encouragement and support they need to reach their dreams while reinforcing their background, helping them to be proud of where they came from. As in our relationship, we hope to handle the tough times with humor, patience, and respect.

We will honor you, and the child will grow up knowing the love you showed for them even...