Hello, it is our honor to meet you. We are in awe of your selflessness and courage and we hope that you are receiving the support you need during this difficult time. We are thinking of you and are grateful that you are considering us as adoptive parents.

Our greatest hope is that when you think of your child in the days, months, years, even decades to come, that your heart will be at peace in knowing that your precious baby is safe, loved and we are doing everything in our power to give them an incredible life you would be proud of. For you, we hope that 'knowing' helps you fulfill your vision for your life as well. It may calm your heart a bit to know that we have been through the adoption process before and maintain an open and loving relationship with our now bigger family that we share our life with.

Rest assured, you will always be their first mommy - they will have more than just our family loving them - they will know you in whatever capacity of openness you decide. Simply we honor you, your heritage & history and share ourselves and our family if that is where your heart may lead you. Whatever you decide, we are holding you in love and light and want you to know we come to this with open hearts.

We do hope this small glimpse into our lives gives you some insight into the love we have for one another, our kiddos, our families, and how passionate we are about making the world a better place for all. ❤️

Our love story is a bit of a RomCom. Two youngsters fall instantly in love via a dating website but their individual pursuits and distance keep them apart. But, they never forget one another and after a decade they reunite and pick up right where they left off. That's the abbreviated version.

What made us click, despite being wildly attracted to one another? We both came from humble beginnings, multi-cultural backgrounds and we felt instantly seen and understood by the other person. We were both nerdy, (semi) cool kids that enjoyed music of all genres, talking politics and knew that we had just this one life to live it to our fullest.

Today, we work hard but play harder. Our greatest joy is our time together as a family. We love learning by doing - no matter the season, we always have something on the calendar. Whether its small weekend adventures like bike rides near and far, farmers markets, pumpkin patches or apple picking, we want to embrace the opportunities given to us right here in this region. At home, we love a good eats, an impromptu dance party (actually more of a competition), corny jokes, clowin' around, working on fun projects or finding the perfect movie to just chill, relax and hang out as a family.

Majdah is the magic in our family. She’s my curvy goddess with an infectious smile and heart of gold. She’s creative, has a wicked sense of humor, and brings love and light into every room she walks. Watch out, she just might break out in comedic song - she can be a total goofball. She’s at home with people from every background and believes that we have more in common than we have differences. Most people who know her don’t think there’s a nicer person on earth. The way she walks through life is the best way to teach our kids how to leave every situation better than how you found it. Her mantra in life - "if you can be anything in life, why not be kind?" 

While she’s kind and compassionate, she’s a lioness when it comes to protecting and advocating for our children. She’s playful but firm. Teaching them to be good human beings who are mindful stewards of the earth is paramount. But she also wants their childhoods to be magical; they only get one chance to be kids. 

More About Majdah: 

• Successful, independent businesswoman (finance) by day, and an artist at night
• Loves music, dance, drama, and fashion, along with art, pets and politics
• Was a professional bellydancer  and instructor 
• Constantly improving herself by reading books, listening to podcasts, and seeking wisdom from mentors
• Works with charities that serve underserved youth, pregnant teens, women coming out of prison, and abandoned pets

I knew immediately that Diallo was different. He was smart, ambitious, and hilarious, not to mention tall, dark, and dashinglingly handsome. He’s often quiet at first, but don’t let that fool you as he will have you in stitches with his jokes, impersonations, and dance moves. He's ridiculously athletic – you might even catch him on a skateboard or a pair of roller skates.

He’s incredibly smart, but as modest as they come. When others boast, he is humble. I have to twist his arm to talk about his achievements (two advanced degrees, bronze stars...don't get me started). He gives to those in need and takes little credit. He's the guy that will do what's inconvenient for him to make others’ lives easier. In all our years together, whether personal or work, he’s never lost his cool. 

He's quite the planner and regularly overpacks for our adventures and camping trips. He likes the classics when it comes to Kung Fu movies, rap, rock and cars.  He finds the most thoughtful gifts, remembering peoples' passing comments about their interest and likes.  

At home, Diallo is our protector and our steady. He is patient, kind and always finds a way to turn tears into laughter. As one of 14 kids, Diallo is the sibling that keeps the others connected and the child that looks out for his mom. 

More about Diallo

• Has multiple higher education degrees, and now enjoys his career as a pharmaceutical executive
• Retired Green Beret, who is cool under pressure and knows how to handle difficult situations.
• An amazing photographer, a dynamic bedtime storyteller, and knows how to nurture our kids’ tender hearts.

Noble is our old soul and gentle giant. He’s thoughtful, kind, and always making sure that his friends, grandmother, and especially his sister, Zara, are safe. Like his dad, Noble’s quiet when first getting to know new people, but he too has a witty sense of humor. He is great at word play..."good one 👉🏼" is commonly heard when Noble is nearby. He’s smart as can be and always asking questions that we must research before giving him a response. Whatever his current interests, he learns as much as he can about them. We are certain that one day he’ll be a Jeopardy champion!

More about Noble: 

• He loves Star Wars, Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Xbox
• He plays the drums in band and is always tapping out new songs
• If Noble could, he’d eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• He’s an incredible swimmer and is naturally good at tennis & skiing
• Animal welfare, helping the homeless, and combatting climate change are at the top of Noble’s list
• He enjoys a variety of music, but he’d prefer that you don’t add Country to the playlist! 

Zara is a force to be reckoned with. Part-princess, part-superhero, part-dancing queen this girl keeps us on our toes! She’s a fashionista too; I mean who wouldn’t wear a frilly dress and kicks to climb a tree? She is very independent and takes pride in doing ‘big girl’ things by herself. She spends hours  designing and creating outfits for her dolls.

Zara knows that she is adopted. We talk with her bio family on a weekly basis and visit each other several times a year. Her bio family is helping us incorporate Ethiopian customs to honor that part of her heritage, while Majdah's side of the family is helping honor her Hispanic heritage! 

More about Zara: 

• Like her mommy, Zara loves being outside, exploring and collecting flowers and leaves for her art and design projects 
• She loves "Barry" her (teddy bear) sidekick and is currently obsessed with unicorns and rainbows
• Zara attends a performing arts preschool where she rocks the house with her dance moves and singing
• She is active in tennis, swimming, dance, and gymnastics lessons  

When we bought our 200 year old house, we did it with the intention of fixing it up and creating a place of belonging, where we could connect with our large family made up of both relatives and friends. Today, we love being that family hub where 'our people' come to make memories that we hope will last for generations.

While we have plenty of room, everyone crowds into the kitchen to see what dish might be in store. With a multicultural family, its anyone's guess. But tear-filled laughter, cousins stealing treats, and siblings cracking jokes is a certainty.

Best of both worlds:

• we live in a popular town filled with great schools, family-oriented activities and tons of amenities
• it's safe and tranquil. We are right off the mainline so we can always get into the city.
• all the conveniences of being in a neighborhood but out our back door - we have 2 acres along with a rambling creek for the kids to explore.
• diverse, cultured, and artistic

Every day is an opportunity to procure joy and build memories. We are proof that we have the power to make our days on this planet great, no matter the circumstances. We consciously treat each day as a gift and model to our kids how to be joyful despite struggles and hardships.

We know the value of making simple things extraordinary for our kids. Sunday breakfast-palooza, encouraging notes in their lunch, and jamming to their favorite tunes is a part of how we show up as parents, but so is listening to their hopes and fears. Our kids are free to be themselves, express their feelings and our goal is to help them figure out how to be amazing people to themselves and others. Because of our open-hearted and conscious living and parenting, family and friends from all over the world, travel near and far to gather at our home. We accept everyone as they are - no need for explanations.

And it's no secret we love any excuse for a party, so our home is packed with friends and family for our all out celebrations. Our attic is filled with decorations for every holiday, but Halloween and Christmas are our favorites. 

Covid may have put a damper on the travel bug that we were both born with but we are still cultivating it with our kids. We try to take two big family vacations each year - one enjoying what winter has to offer and a summer adventure exploring a new place and enjoying some R& R poolside. And we are always eager to invite family along, because the more the merrier! 

As a family we have so many HOPES and DREAMS for both you & your baby. We hope that  this decision allows you both to flourish, to realize your full potential. and to know you are loved by our family.

You will both be our miracle.⭐️⭐️

To Your Child👼🏽: 
♥️ We we will love your child infinitely.
♥️ We will foster their interests, tirelessly support their dreams and relentlessly build their self esteem.  
♥️ They will feel free to express themselves fully and become the person they wish to be.
♥️Their feelings will be validated and they will be taught empathy and compassion for others.
♥️ They will watch their parents and siblings fight for equality, give a voice to those without & serve others less fortunate.
♥️ They'll be well educated, exposed to the world & other cultures. By example, we will teach them to be brave for themselves and others, and become a caring, global citizen.

To You🫶🏽: 

♥️ We would love to get to know you. Who you are is a part of your baby's story and you will always be honored.
♥️ Your baby will ALWAYS know you love them.
♥️ You will always be a part of their life, in a way that you feel comfortable with.
♥️ We are committed to texts, emails, FaceTime calls and visits. Your culture and traditions will be recognized and celebrated.           
♥️ We hope you have what you need and the support system to walk through this time. 
♥️ We are here with infinite love and open hearts