Tyler & Kristen

Hello from Wisconsin!

We’re Tyler and Kristen — our hearts are so ready to welcome another child through adoption. Having adopted our son in 2019, we’ve seen firsthand how beautiful open adoption can be. We deeply cherish the bond we share with his birth mother, and we’re excited to build a connection with you that feels right for you.

Thank you for taking time to get to know us—we’d love to get to know you too. We promise a life of unconditional love, laughter, and meaningful memories.

A Little Bit About Us

We met in college and instantly clicked. Ten years later, our love and friendship have only deepened as we’ve built a home filled with laughter, support, and strong family ties here in Wisconsin.

Our journey together has included some difficult seasons, especially as we faced infertility. While that time was emotional and challenging, it also deepened our bond and opened our hearts to the beauty of adoption. In 2019, we were incredibly blessed to adopt our son, Noah.

We love making memories together and finding joy in everyday life. Some of our favorite things to do as a family include:

About Tyler... According to Kristen

Tyler is my best friend, a devoted father, and a true family man. He works hard in pharmaceutical research and development, where he manages large patient populations and genuinely cares about understanding their needs. He finds meaning in listening to their stories and helping improve their care.

One of the greatest blessings is that Tyler works from home. This means he’s a daily, active presence in our son’s life—making lunch, joining us for backyard picnics, or heading to the park to race Noah down the slides. These little moments say so much about the kind of dad he is–loving, involved, and present.

Tyler is loyal, intelligent, curious, and a great communicator. He’s always learning something new and never hesitates to lend a hand or offer thoughtful advice. As a dad, he’s excited to share his love for the outdoors, go on family adventures, and support our children in whatever passions or hobbies they pursue.

Tyler enjoys:

About Kristen... According to Tyler

Kristen is a humble, supportive, and incredibly devoted wife and mother. (Honestly, I still don’t know how she manages to fit two days’ worth of love and productivity into every 24 hours!) She works from home managing risk for a financial firm, which gives her the flexibility to be present during Noah’s day—sharing lunch breaks, story time, and spontaneous mid-day snuggles.

Kristen unwinds through cooking and baking (lucky me!) and lights up when coming up with fun, creative, and meaningful ways to engage our son (lucky Noah!). She’s a selfless go-getter with a to-do list a mile long, yet she always makes time to truly listen, laugh, and love in all the ways that matter most.

As a mom, Kristen lights up at the opportunity to be present in the little moments: reading books, singing silly songs, dancing in the kitchen, or crafting art projects at the table. Her everyday presence is full of warmth, intention, and heart.

Kristen enjoys:

Our Home and Community

We live in a welcoming Wisconsin suburb where we get to enjoy all four beautiful seasons. Our four-bedroom home sits in a park-like neighborhood with plenty of space for children to play, explore, and grow. Our yard includes a patio perfect for grilling and cozy campfires, plus a swing set that’s already well-loved.

Our neighborhood is family-oriented and full of friendly neighbors. It hosts fun, kid-friendly events like a Christmas lights charity drive, a family glow walk, Trick-or-Treating, and seasonal activities on the neighborhood walking trails. It’s the kind of place where everyone waves hello — safe, close-knit, and full of heart.

Right across the street is a large park with a playground, splash pad, sledding hill, and lots of open green space. We especially love watching the sunset from the top of the hill every Friday night—a little family tradition we all look forward to.

Our community also offers biking and hiking trails, weekend summer concerts, holiday parades, and seasonal festivals that bring everyone together. We’re close to several lakes, and one of our favorite places is our family cottage on a nearby lake. We also love walking along the shores of Lake Michigan, which feels like our own little ocean.

Meet Noah and Our Extended Family

Our son, Noah, came into our lives through adoption in 2019, and we can’t imagine life without his laughter. He’s curious, funny, and loves making new friends everywhere he goes. He’s an energetic six-year-old who can’t wait to have a sibling to play with, care for, and love. We’ve shared his adoption story with him from the very beginning, and we have a loving open relationship with his birth mother.

We feel incredibly blessed to have both sides of our family living within 30 minutes of us. We gather often for dinners, birthdays, holidays, and weekend visits. Kristen’s parents come over several times a week to play with Noah, which is such a special part of his daily life while we work from home. Tyler’s siblings each have a young child, so Noah already has cousins close in age—and there’s no shortage of laughter and fun when everyone’s together!

Our Promise to You

Our promise to you is that your child will be deeply loved, every single day. They will grow up in a home filled with encouragement, support, laughter, and guidance to become all they are meant to be. We will nurture their confidence, teach them to be honest, kind, and respectful, and provide them with a strong foundation built on education, faith, and family values.

Your child will always know the truth of their story. We will make sure they grow up knowing how deeply loved they are by so many. Our home will be one where your child feels safe, seen, and celebrated every day.

Through our relationship with Noah’s birth mother, we’ve learned how meaningful openness can be. We stay in touch through photos, letters, and visits, and we’d love to create a connection with you that matches your comfort level. Whether that means occasional updates, video calls, or in-person visits, we’ll follow your lead and honor what feels right for you.

It would be a true blessing and honor to welcome your child into our family. You will forever be loved and respected by us – and by your child.

We’d love to talk or answer any questions you may have. To learn more about us, please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.

In Closing

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for considering us to raise your precious child. We promise to surround them with unconditional love, stability, and joy. It brings us so much happiness to imagine welcoming your child our lives and building a future filled with love, laughter and connection.

We are already praying for you and your child, and we will always hold deep gratitude for the selfless love you’re showing. No matter what, we are committed to honoring your role in your child’s life and walking this journey with care, love, and respect.