Clayton & Sarah

Hello! We’re Sarah and Clayton. We became parents through adoption six years ago and are hoping to grow our family again. We’re so excited to share our love for life’s everyday moments with a second child. Open adoption has already blessed us in so many ways and we welcome a connection with you as your child grows.

Our Story

A guy from Texas and a girl from Ohio: We met and began dating during college and have been inseparable ever since. Now we’ve been married for 11 years! Though we grew up in different states, we have a lot in common. Our similar sense of humor, love for coffee and good food, and dedication to our faith keeps us connected and constantly learning and laughing together.

We were blessed to become parents to our daughter, Aubrey, through open adoption. Our days are now filled with living room dance parties, splash pads, Legos and playdates, and we wouldn’t change a thing! As we look ahead to becoming a family of four, we’re so excited for all the sweet milestone moments that come with a new baby, and we can’t wait to see the sibling bond that develops between Aubrey and our future child.

Meet Clayton (by Sarah)

Sarah says: Clayton is a fun, caring, involved dad and a natural protector and provider for our family. He is kind, smart, and really funny. He can make me laugh until I cry and finds ways to make me feel loved every day. He’s a hard worker who always does his absolute best. Whether he’s teaching at our church, cooking, mowing the grass, or helping out a friend, he gives his all in everything he does.

Clayton’s hobbies include:

• Singing and playing the guitar
• Working on our yard & garden
• Working out
• Baking (cinnamon rolls, scones, and Detroit-style pizza recently)
• Hiking, camping, all things in nature

Clayton shares a sweet daddy-daughter bond with our daughter and I know he’s excited to find new ways to bond with our next child. He can’t wait to have another helper in the kitchen, with projects around the house, and to play at parks with!

Meet Sarah (by Clayton)

Clayton says: Sarah is an incredible mom who amazes me daily by the love, sacrifice, spirituality, and intentionality she puts into life. She loves making memories with our daughter and finding places to explore together around our city.

Sarah’s favorite things to do as a stay-at-home-mom:

• Cuddle up on the couch and read a good book
• Paint, color, play-doh and other fun crafts
• Walk to a nearby park for a picnic
• Bake treats (muffins, banana bread, cookies) together
• Be there for the fun conversations and questions of childhood

On top of being a great mom, Sarah is an amazing wife. She knows just what to say to encourage me and reminds me of truth when I need it most. She makes me laugh like no one else can (we have a lot of random, inside jokes after so many years together!). Sarah is my confidante, morning coffee date, and best friend. I couldn’t imagine my life without her in it.

Our Daughter

Aubrey is pure joy. She’s funny, generous, compassionate, has a huge imagination, and loves her friends and family fiercely. She joined our family through adoption at birth and we are thankful to share a great, ongoing relationship with her birth mom and extended family. We all stay connected through texts and visits. Aubrey is in first grade at a local hybrid school. She is so ready to become a big sister and prays for her future sibling regularly. She’s excited to teach a sibling everything she knows, like how to ride a scooter, her amazing dance moves, and how much God loves them.

Our Home and Pup

Our home is a three-bedroom brick ranch with a full basement and fenced backyard. We have a swing set out back and a park in walking distance that we visit when it’s sunny or windy (to fly kites!). We have an extra room ready and waiting to transform into a nursery. We can’t wait to decorate all together once we know if we’re welcoming a boy or girl!

We share our home with our 10-pound Yorkie named Piper. She’s been in our family since she was a puppy. She’s a gentle little buddy for our daughter and is sweet with other kids who come over. We love having her in our family!

Our Promise

We promise that your child will grow up provided for, loved, & fully accepted by us.

As we have with our daughter, we will raise your child to know and treasure their adoption story. We will work to maintain a connection with you throughout your child’s life, if that is your desire. We can promise you that life growing up in our home will be filled with love, game nights, laughter, good books, cozy blankets, Christian community, and great food!

We’d love to talk with you! Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.

In Closing

Thank you for getting to know us! Adoption has already changed our lives for the better in so many ways. As parents, we will give your child an amazing life full of love, security, support, and travel. We will share our faith in Jesus with him or her and would love to stay in touch with you, if you're open to it.