Dan & Alex

Hi! We’re Dan and Alex, and we live a life full of Florida sunshine, laughter, and love. Whether we are turning our kitchen into a flour-covered bakery, competing on the softball field, or getting our hands messy with a new craft project, we believe that the best parts of life are meant to be shared. Our home is a lively, happy place, anchored by our biggest fan–our dog Romeo. While our days are full of creativity and adventure, we are excited about our future where we are sharing these moments with our child—teaching them crafts, cheering from the sidelines, and pointing them towards Jesus. We are so ready to grow our family and provide a world where our child feels safe, celebrated, and unconditionally loved. We would love to hear from you and get to know what you want for your child!

About Us

Our story began on a Christian dating app. Four years later, that spark has grown into a life filled with faith and shared dreams. While our path to parenthood has included unexplained infertility, our hearts have always been drawn to adoption. We believe adoption is a beautiful and intentional calling that we are honored to follow!

On any given weekend, you’ll find us:

• Playing slow-pitch softball
• Hosting dinners with family and friends
• Singing Karaoke
• Exploring local craft shows
• Dressing up for Renaissance Festivals
• Strolling through Disney Springs/Parks
• Hiking local and National parks
• Gardening and DYI house projectsWe cannot wait to see the world through a child’s eyes–from the quiet magic of a National Park to the bright lights of Disney.  Most of all, we look forward to the simple, sacred moments: snuggling on the couch for a family movie night and surrounding our little one with the love of our nearby extended family.

About Alex

Dan says: Alex is a kind, loving, and energetic woman, who loves spending time with the people she cares for.

As a Pediatric Nurse with a big heart for children, she finds fulfillment in helping babies and kids get better, putting smiles on their faces and supporting their families during their hardest days.  Her work schedule leaves plenty of time for exploring and living life!

Having learned to bake from her mother and grandmother, Alex still finds joy in whipping up holiday meals and treats. She likes training for races like biathlons and “tough mudders” and listening to mystery and rom-com audiobooks.

Her other interests include:

• Crafting: sewing, acrylic, embroidery, and more
• Adventure: Seeing new places, hiking, and paddle boarding
• Daily Joys: Going shopping, walking her dog, and hanging out with friends and familyAlex is excited to share these traditions with our child–from having fun in the kitchen and exploring art together to enjoying daily walks and shopping trips.

About Dan

Alex says: Dan is a fun-loving, kind, and passionate guy, who cares deeply for others.

As a Senior Claims Examiner, he truly enjoys helping people and appreciates the company he works for. His hybrid work schedule is a great fit, allowing him the flexibility to balance his career with family life.

When Dan was a child, his grandfather taught him the art of woodworking. Today, he still loves spending time in his backyard woodshop. He is also an avid reader of series like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. 

Other things he enjoys include:

• Playing D&D with family
• Weightlifting
• Playing guitar
• Video gamesDan is looking forward to sharing his passions with our child–teaching them woodworking, how to pray, and taking them on fun adventures to the Renaissance faire.

Our Family

Family is everything to us!

Family visits include:

• Alex’s sister and niece in FL weekly
• Dan’s brothers and nephew in FL bi-monthly
• Trips to Michigan to see Alex’s parents through the year and daily phone calls or texts
• Dan’s parents and uncle in FL throughout the yearWith our family, we like to:
• play board or card games
• walk to the ice cream store by our parents’ house for a treat
• visit our family in different cities and explore new places
• grill out and make s’mores around the fire
• go out on the lake on our parents’ boatWhether it’s a holiday or just a big weekend meal, we truly cherish our time with our extended family.

Our Home in Florida

We live in a cozy, three-bedroom, one-story home in a quiet neighborhood. It features a large living room, a front porch with rocking chairs, and a fenced-in backyard with room to play. We chose this house because it was once Dan’s grandparents’ home, and we love that we can continue to host our family gatherings here!

Fun things nearby include:

• Parks
• Schools
• Disney
• Beaches We have already started setting up the nursery and preparing for our baby. We have a beautiful green crib and are waiting until we find out if our baby will be a girl or a boy before we add the final touches to the space.

Our Promise

We promise to love your baby unconditionally, nurturing their interests and cheering them on in all they do. Above all, we look forward to sharing our faith and teaching them about the love of Jesus.  

We are committed to their growth and success by:

• helping them with homework
• encouraging healthy friendships
• providing extra support when needed From their wildest childhood imaginations to the day they choose a career they love, we will be their biggest advocates!

  Our hope is to give them a world of opportunities:

• to travel
• to learn
• to pursue a college educationThrough it all, we will raise them to value kindness, respect others, and live with honesty.

  We truly look forward to the journey of parenthood. We also hope to know you and your story. We are excited to share life’s milestones with you through photos, updates, and yearly visits, if you desire. We have even created a dedicated Instagram page so you can watch them grow in real-time!

  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 more about our lives and our hearts. We feel truly blessed to be on this journey to become parents and we are ready to celebrate and unconditionally love your child through every stage of life. We promise that your child will always know their adoption story. We look forward to staying connected with you in whatever way feels most comfortable for you, and we are excited to get to know you!