State We Live in: Iowa
Our Religion: Christian
Stay At Home Parent: No
Our Age Preferences: Newborn-3 Months
Our Gender Preferences: Either Gender
Our Race Preferences: Any Race, African American, African American/Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, Caucasian/African American, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/Hispanic, East Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American
Open to Twins: Yes
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Call or text Lifetime Adoption at 1-800-923-6784.
Hello from Iowa! We are Matt and Rachel, and we are so grateful you are taking the time to learn about our family. We are a loving, Christ-centered family excited to grow through adoption and welcome another child into our home.
We love spending time together traveling the world, visiting National Parks, camping, skiing, fly fishing, hiking, and staying active. Whether we are exploring somewhere new or enjoying a quiet evening at home with our daughter, Addison, and our dogs, family time is what matters most to us. We hope to build a meaningful connection with you and are open to future contact, if that is something you would like.
About Us
Our relationship has always been built on faith, trust, adventure, and supporting one another through every stage of life. We truly enjoy spending time together and making memories as a family. Our family is the greatest blessing in our lives, and we have always hoped to grow it through adoption. We feel God has called us to this journey and are grateful for the opportunity to provide another child with a loving, Christ centered home filled with faith, encouragement, and unconditional love.
Some of our favorite activities include:
• Traveling and exploring new countries
• Camping and visiting National Parks
• Hiking and fly fishing
• Skiing and outdoor adventures
• Running obstacle course races together
• Working out and staying active
• Spending time with family and friends
We look forward to sharing these experiences, creating lifelong traditions, and encouraging another child to discover their own interests and passions. Most of all, we look forward to being present for the everyday moments that make childhood meaningful and special.
About Rachel
Matt says: Rachel is caring, compassionate, and one of the most thoughtful people you will ever meet. She has a calm and loving personality that makes people feel comfortable and cared for. She is an incredible wife and mother who always puts family first.
Rachel works as a Nurse Anesthetist and truly enjoys helping and caring for others. She is hardworking, dependable, and passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Some of Rachel’s favorite interests include:
• Traveling to foreign countries and exploring new places
• Camping and hiking
• Skiing and outdoor activities
• Working out and running OCR races
• Spending time with family and friends
• Growing in faith and serving others
Rachel looks forward to sharing her love for family, faith, kindness, and adventure with another child while encouraging them to confidently be themselves.
About Matt
Rachel says: Matt is hardworking, dependable, fun loving, and always willing to help others. He has a strong sense of leadership and service while also being very family focused. He enjoys making people laugh and creating meaningful memories with family and friends.
Matt serves as an Engineer Officer in the United States Army. He enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, and serving something bigger than himself. His faith and values guide how he leads both at work and at home.
Some of Matt’s favorite interests include:
• Traveling and road trips
• Camping and visiting National Parks
• Fly fishing and deep-sea fishing
• Skiing and outdoor adventures
• Staying active
• Working on old cars
• Spending time with family and friends
Matt looks forward to teaching another child about faith, hard work, confidence, kindness, and perseverance while supporting them in their own passions and dreams.
Our Family
We have a beautiful daughter named Addison who brings so much joy, laughter, and energy into our home. She is almost two years old and loves playing, exploring outdoors, and spending time with family. We are excited to see her become a big sister, and we know she will be loving, caring, and protective.
Family is a huge part of our lives. We are blessed with supportive parents, siblings, and friends who are excited about our adoption journey. We spend a lot of time together celebrating birthdays, holidays, vacations, and family traditions throughout the year.
Some of our favorite family traditions include:
• Family camping trips
• Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday traditions
• Traveling to see loved ones
• Summer outdoor activities
• Playing board games
• Family vacations and weekend adventures
Our family is filled with love, encouragement, laughter, and support, and we cannot wait to welcome another child into it.
Our Home in Iowa
We live in a warm and welcoming home in Iowa with plenty of space for family life, playtime, and making memories together. Our five-bedroom home has plenty of room for a future nursery, cozy spaces where we spend time together as a family, and a big, fenced yard for children and dogs to play.
Our home sits next to a large farm, which gives us beautiful views and a peaceful setting while still being part of a family-friendly neighborhood filled with children playing outside. We love that our area offers parks, walking trails, outdoor activities, good schools, and a strong sense of community.
We also share our home with our two loving dogs, Aspen and Echo, who are friendly and great with children. Our home is filled with faith, laughter, adventure, support, and unconditional love, and we are excited to welcome another child into our family.
Our Promise
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and consider our family as you make plans for your baby. We promise to provide your child with a home filled with unconditional love, faith, support, encouragement, and opportunity.
We promise to always remind your child how loved they are and to encourage them to confidently pursue their dreams and interests. We look forward to sharing family traditions, outdoor adventures, travel experiences, and everyday moments that create lifelong memories.
Our faith in Jesus is the foundation of our home, and we strive to lead with kindness, grace, humility, and compassion every day. We are also open to future contact and believe it is important for a child to understand their story and the love that began with you.
No matter what, your child will always know they are deeply loved.
We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.
More About Matt
Education: Master's in Engineering Management
Profession: US Army Engineer
Stay-At-Home: No
Racial Background: Caucasian
His Favorites:
Dream Vacation Location: Switzerland
Weekend Activity: Skiing
National Park: Yellowstone National Park
Holiday: Fourth of July
Way to Relax: Fly Fishing
Subject in School: Math
Favorite Late Night Snack: Popcorn
More About Rachel
Education: Master's with Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia
Profession: Nurse Anesthetist
Stay-At-Home: No
Racial Background: Caucasian
Her Favorites:
Dream Vacation Location: Vietnam
Weekend Activity: Hiking with Family
National Park: Glacier National Park
Holiday: Christmas
Way to Relax: Sitting by a Campfire
Subject in School: Science
Favorite Late Night Snack: Chips and Salsa
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More About Our Family
What a Typical Weekend Looks Like for Us
Our weekends are usually a mix of family time, outdoor activities, and relaxing together. Depending on the season, we may be hiking, visiting a local park, going on a camping trip, working on projects around the house, or spending time with friends and family. We also enjoy quiet nights at home watching movies in front of the fireplace, playing with Addison, and spending time with our dogs.
Our Faith
Our faith is the foundation of our family and guides how we live, love, and support one another each day. We strive to create a Christ-centered home filled with kindness, grace, compassion, and strong values, while teaching our children the importance of faith, love, integrity, and serving others.
Our Thoughts on Open Adoption
We believe open adoption can be a beautiful way for a child to understand their story and the love surrounding them. We are open to future contact and believe every relationship should be built on trust, respect, and what is best for the child. We would be honored to maintain a meaningful connection in whatever way feels comfortable and healthy for everyone involved.
Some Things We Hope to Teach Our Children
We hope to teach our children to be kind, confident, hardworking, and compassionate. We want them to grow up knowing the importance of faith, family, integrity, and helping others. Most of all, we hope they always feel loved, supported, and encouraged to pursue their dreams and become exactly who they are meant to be.
In Closing
As we close, we want you to know how deeply honored and grateful we are that you would take the time to learn about our family.
Our promise is to provide your child with a home filled with unconditional love, faith, laughter, support, and opportunity. We look forward to sharing family traditions, celebrating milestones, encouraging their dreams, and raising them in a Christ-centered loving home where they will always know they are cherished.
We are also open to future contact and believe it is important for a child to understand their story. Thank you again for considering us. We would be honored to get to know you and walk this journey together.