Ian & Alicia

Hello from Maine! 

We are Ian and Alicia. Ian is hilarious and can make just about anyone laugh. Alicia is kind and loving, and she is a very hard worker.

What we value:

• Faith: We go to church every Sunday and pray every night.
• Family: Most of our free time is spent with family.
• Travel: When we are not with family, we are out exploring the world. 
• Education: We think that education is important and aspire to impart a love of learning. 

We are looking forward to getting to know you and we’re curious about what you want for your child.

About Us

We have been married for 3 years and together for 8. We met in college on an apple picking outing that our school was offering for the freshmen class.

Together, we like to:

• Go on road trips 
• Cook
• Hike
• Play board games
• Go to museums
• Learn about the world around us

Why we are choosing to adopt:

After going through infertility, and a lot of prayer, we decided that we still wanted to be parents. We felt that it was God’s way of letting us know that we are meant to become parents through adoption. We are excited to become parents! We love children and have both wanted to be parents since we were children. We look forward to raising a child to love exploring the world as much as we do.

About Alicia

Alicia is a special educator. The best part of this job is the interactions with students. She enjoys hiking, running, and teaching. She volunteers to teach Sunday school at our church.  

What Ian loves about Alicia:

• Her kind heart
• Her diligent work ethic
• Her dedication to family
• Her childlike wonder at the world

One thing that she is looking forward to sharing with the baby is her love of the outdoors.

About Ian

Ian is the inventory manager at a furniture moving company. He loves to hike and swim outdoors, and he loves animals. One of his favorite things to do is solve things, either math problems or physical puzzles. He has a great voice and likes to sing.

What Alicia loves about Ian:

• His sense of humor
• His kindness
• His ability to put others at ease
• The interesting things he knows and shares with me 

One thing that he is looking forward to sharing with our child is a love of the world–the beautiful creatures that need to be taken care of, and the natural world full of incredible features to be marveled at. 

Our Family

Ian’s family lives very close to us. His grandparents are a 10 minute walk from our house and his parents are a 10 minute drive. We have a monthly meet up at his grandparents’ house for a beans supper where we all sit down for dinner and sometimes enjoy activities like pumpkin carving in the fall. We often get together with his parents, usually for a meal. Ian has a brother who he talks to on the phone regularly.

Alicia’s family lives a little further away in New Hampshire. We often meet up with them on the weekends to go hiking together. Alicia has 3 siblings, a sister and two brothers.

Since we are both close to our families, we alternate who we spend Christmas and Thanksgiving with each year. 

We can’t wait to share our hikes, bean suppers, and holidays with our child. Our parents are supportive of the adoption and are excited for us.

Our Home in Maine

We live in an apartment in southern Maine, near the ocean and several state parks. Our town is in a suburban area and often hosts festivals that are kid friendly.

We have two bedrooms and a living room/kitchen. We have a yard with a garden and an exercise room downstairs. Our home is cozy and will be a great place to raise a child.

Alicia’s favorite part about our home is being able to watch the birds come eat from our bird feeder while enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning. Ian’s favorite part of our home is the woods behind it. They are full of animals, and many of them will walk right into the yard.

Our Promise

As adoptive parents we will prioritize education for our child and impart a love of learning. We would like to do this through homeschooling. Your child will grow up with a tailored education that can dive deeply into topics that interest them. We will instill strong values in them, such as faith, love, honesty, and a strong work ethic. We will provide opportunities for traveling and exploring the world. We promise to read to them every night, tuck them into bed, and tell them they are safe and loved. We also both come from large extended families who will welcome and support your child as they grow.

We are grateful for your consideration as you make plans for your baby. We are open to yearly visits and will update you with pictures and letters, if you desire. We are looking forward to being parents and can’t wait to begin this journey with you.

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

In Closing

We can't wait to welcome a new family member to foster their sense of curiosity, to share in our love of travel, and to explore the world with us. We will love and care for your child through all the ups and downs of life. If you want, we are open to yearly visits and will update you with pictures and letters about your child. Thank you so much for considering us and we look forward to a relationship with you!