Chris & Ashley

Hello from Texas! We’re Chris and Ashley, and we’re excited to grow our family through adoption. Chris is a computer engineer, and Ashley is a registered nurse. In our free time, we enjoy sports, hiking, Harry Potter, and hosting dinners or game nights with loved ones. We look forward to sharing our life with you and your child and would love to get to know you better in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Our Story

We met in high school through a mutual childhood friend and began dating in September of our sophomore year. Shortly after graduating from college, we married in our hometown, where we currently live. We have now been together for 14 years and married for 6.

We’ve always dreamed of having children but faced infertility. Luckily, our journey brought us closer and strengthened our faith. When we stopped fertility treatments, we felt called by God to become adoptive parents. The adoption journey has filled us with so much peace and joy, and we’re excited to pour out our hearts for a child!

We love spending time together, enjoying sports like pickleball and running, watching football and baseball, and following Texas sports. We also love playing games, solving puzzles (especially Thomas Kinkade), and visiting escape rooms with family and friends. Hosting dinner and game nights, exploring nature through hiking and biking, and doing home improvement projects/decorating are other things we enjoy. We have been especially excited to renovate the nursery!

About Ashley

According to Chris: Ashley epitomizes love, care, and authenticity. Her laughter and smile brighten any room, and her devotion to family is endless. She’s creative, especially in home design and decorating, and looks forward to Fall each year. With passion and dedication, Ashley embraces life and dreams of becoming a mother. I’m truly blessed to call her my wife.

For fun, Ashley likes:

• Reading books
• Being active: riding bikes, cycling, running, playing pickleball or volleyball
• Home decorating and home projects
• Playing games with friends/family
• Watching Harry Potter

From Ashley: I am looking forward to watching our baby grow, hit milestones, and become their authentic self. I am excited to share my love and faith and support them in their life’s journey.

About Chris

According to Ashley: Chris is a man of faith who is hardworking, determined, and self-motivated. He loves deeply and would do anything for his friends and family. He finds joy in his work but always stays humble. Chris is genuine, confident in who he is, and firm in his beliefs. Children are drawn to his goofy personality, and I have no doubt he will be an amazing, loving, and present father.

For fun, Chris likes:

• Playing puzzle games
• Learning something new
• Playing just about any sport
• Going to metal concerts
• Working outside
• Watching Harry Potter

From Chris: I am most looking forward to dedicating my heart to any children we may have, imparting my faith, passion for learning, and enthusiasm for sports.

Our Family

We are very close with our families and are fortunate enough to live near all of them.

Chris is the youngest of three boys and has wonderful parents. We enjoy getting together with his brothers, their wives, and his parents to play cards or pool, listen to music, and do escape rooms. The family is looking forward to their first grandkid/niece or nephew!

Ashley is the youngest of three, with a sister, brother, sister-in-law, four nieces, and an amazing mom. Her family lives within 20 minutes of us, and we love gathering for holidays, going out to dinner, playing board games or Mafia, and supporting our nieces in their activities. They’ve all been very supportive of our adoption journey and are excited to welcome another child into this family of mostly girls!

Our Home in Texas

We live in a suburban neighborhood outside Houston, Texas with our three cats—Toby, Nyx, and Zoey. Our home has four bedrooms, an open living area, a game room decorated with Harry Potter posters, a dedicated office, a guest/workout room, and a nursery in progress. Our fenced-in backyard with a covered patio is perfect for play and entertaining. We’ve decorated our modern farmhouse-style home with neutrals and pops of blue, our favorite color.

The family-friendly neighborhood offers amenities like a pool, pickleball court, parks, playgrounds, walking trails, and an amenity center. It’s a safe, green area known for its lush trees, with excellent schools, local businesses, and easy access to Houston and Galveston Beach—making it an ideal place to raise a family.

Our Promise

We promise to give your child the best of ourselves, sharing the love and blessings God has given us. We will love them unconditionally, honor their story, and be open and honest about their adoption journey. We’ll encourage, nurture, and support them through all stages of life while providing a solid foundation and an education fund for their future. Above all, we’ll raise them in a Christ-centered home where they’ll feel loved and valued.

We also promise to honor you as our child’s birth parents and are open to any form of communication you’re comfortable with, including photos, letters, or occasional visits. Thank you for learning more about us—we look forward to hearing from you!

We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.

In Closing

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about us, our life, and our beautiful home in Texas! We would love to share our blessings and lives with you and your child! We promise to be loving, understanding, and honest and provide a home filled with faith, love, and joy. We pray that you find the best family for you and your child. We hope to get to know you better and will stay connected if you desire.

Sincerely,
Chris and Ashley