Lifetime Babies
Looking for successful adoptions? Enjoy some of the photos of Lifetime Adoption babies and read success stories about the most recently adopted babies and children! This page also has updates on Lifetime babies and children adopted in years past. Lifetime has been connecting adoptive couples and birth parents through the open adoption process since 1986. Our mission has always been to create a bond through open adoption that benefits everyone, especially the child.
Encouraging Stories About Adopted Babies
If you’re thinking about adopting, each story you read provides insight and encouragement. These successful adoptions will help you keep faith through it all. Each one of these photos illustrates just how many families are full of love and hope and ready to adopt a baby. The families are all fully vetted and must pass a home study evaluation to make sure that they are ready to bring a child into their home. There is no greater gift for your child than to give them the best life possible.
Would you like to learn about how you can adopt a baby or child through Lifetime? Call us at (727) 493-0933 or request information.
Our Cup Overflows!I can’t believe it’s already been 18 months since we received *THE* Phone Call about our precious Louisa Quinn! She is such a precious gift to our family. We are quite literally always in awe of her being our daughter. Our cup overflows! |
What a BlessingHey Diane, |
Almost 3 years have gone by since our sweet angel came into our lives!Forever grateful to you and everyone at lifetime for helping make our family complete. |
Merry Christmas and Happy New YearKeith and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We have a lot to be thankful for this year…most of all we are thankful for Savannah! She is 10 months old now and is a happy, curious, and overall amazing girl! She is the joy and love of our lives. |
Carson is 2.5 years today!In the last six months, Carson has gone surfing, met her birth sister, started taking 20-30 steps without her walker, and just flourished in everything she does! |
Someone turned 2 today!!!We are doing amazing as a family of 3, and we still thank God for Lifetime and Andrew’s sweet birth mother every single day. |
I'm Loved! I'm Adopted!He is our pride and joy! He doesn’t know what it means yet but he will say “I’m loved, I’m chosen, I’m adopted”. |
The Years Have Flown By!Nathaniel turned 2 already! This time last year, he wasn’t quite walking, and now he is running, climbing, and playing soccer all over the house! What an incredible blessing- so thankful for Lifetime and how God is in writing the story! Stephanie |
Happy Halloween!Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween from our very hungry caterpillar Lucie. Our hearts are full. She is pure joy. All our love to you all, Sarah Jean and Jonathan |
Life has Been a Whirlwind!!I still text with Leilani’s birth mom…she ALWAYS comments how she knows with certainty that Ky and I were meant to be Lei’s parents. |
Forever Grateful!![]() We had a fantastic experience with Lifetime. The webinars were very helpful. All the staff at Lifetime were so supportive and loving throughout the process. We will be forever grateful! Maya and Matt |
Just Turned Three!![]() Hello! Just wanted to share some pictures! Our sweet Jared just turned 3! He is doing great and loving all things with wheels! He started play school a couple of weeks ago as well! Jaimie & Jared |
Growing So Fast![]() Hope all is well! Just wanted to give an update and picture of Theo. He is growing so fast and getting a little personality. He has been the biggest blessing and we are thankful each day that we have him. |
Carson is 2!!![]() Hi Heather and Lifetime Family! It is the eve of Carson’s second birthday, and she is loving life! It’s hard to remember a time when Carson wasn’t the center of our universe. She is determined, sassy, and sweet…Carson is a miracle simply put. We are so incredibly thankful for Lifetime. Love, |
Sweet Visit![]() Good Morning Lifetime Family! I just want to share our sweet visit with Issacs’s birth mom and grandma. They are both so sweet, and we had a wonderful time! Nikki |
Lucie is One!![]() This first year with Lucie has been a dream come true. She is such a happy, and connected baby and we are so thankful to get to love and cherish her every day. With thankful hearts, Sarah Jean + Jonathan |
An Answer to Our Prayers![]() I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for getting ahold of me regarding Luke’s birth mom! That was an answer to prayer, we haven’t heard from her in a while and I’m so happy she knew to call you guys! |
Three Years!![]() We would not trade our last three years for anything. Jonathan has been such a blessing for our family. We are grateful for his birth mother everyday. Someday, we will be able to tell him his story of adoption! |
Thriving!![]() Carson is THRIVING! This Christmas we realized she is the real-life Cindy Lou Who! |
Wonderful Year![]() It has been a wonderful year with wonderful connections with our birth family. We exchanged Christmas presents from afar, and Carter had a video call with them this morning. ❤️. |
First Christmas![]() I wanted to share a picture of Lucie’s first Christmas with you all and express the joy we carried through our first holiday season with her in the family. Our hearts are so happy. |
Best Big Brothers in the World!![]() Thank you Lifetime for all that you did for our family. Thank you for being there for us through this adoption journey. We are so glad the Lord led us to Lifetime, we would not have had it any other way. |
Precious Smile![]() Happy Holidays Veronica and everyone at Lifetime! |
Cute as a Pumpkin!![]() Our family would just like to say how thankful we are for you and everyone at Lifetime’s help with our successful adoption. |
Turning 4!![]() Liam is fixing to turn 4 in January! |
Extra Busy!![]() This season is extra busy for us, as Charles is on two swim teams. |
Brightens Every Moment![]() Life with Lucie is keeping us busy and happy. |
Growing Up Strong!![]() Our Lifetime boys, Hunter (9) & Cole (1), are growing up strong! |
God Has a Plan![]() Life has truly been amazing we couldn’t be happier. |
A Joy and Gift![]() It’s hard to believe how much Nathaniel has grown in two months! He is such a joy and a gift to our family. We all love him so much. He has a sweet and patient personality. He’s curious—especially when he sees an animal—that makes his face light up! Nathaniel also seems to really love music. Abe plays the guitar, and anytime he plays Nathaniel starts bobbing his head to the music- it is so cute! We think of his birth mom often and hope she is well. Know that we pray for her when we pray for our families. We respect her and love her so much. |
Boys Are Doing Great!![]() I wanted to let you know the boys are doing great! |
Worth the Wait!![]() We’ve been busy, busy, and Ariana and Lena have gotten so big. It’s hard to believe we started our adoption journey six years ago and, thanks to you all, have two beautiful children. We’ll be praying for other Lifetime families and each of their adoption journeys. I know the waiting is not always easy, but it is most definitely worth it. |
Three Generations![]() It’s official! |
So In Love with Our Amazing Daughter![]() Adoption has been SO AMAZING!!! Having birthed twin boys, I know the love a mother can feel birthing a baby, and I can honestly say that adopting a baby makes Daimian and I (and the boys) feel the same love💓💓💓💓 And for me, it’s a great gift to also have a great relationship (via text) with Angel’s birth mom. |
As Sweet As Can Be!![]() Things are going well. Danielle is as sweet as can be. Her hair is dark, and her eyebrows almost look reddish right now. |
His Best Friend![]() Lucie is a joy and blessing to our family. She is adored by her big brother and first thing every morning he runs out of his room to kiss her head and tell her she is his best friend. She is settling into life in our home beautifully. She sleeps well and loves to snuggle. Her little smile is starting to come out more every day and she loves spending time in the carrier walking outside. We adore this sweet little girl so much. Our hearts are full of love and gratitude. |
Fun Watching Her Explore!![]() Ahava has completed 1st grade and will begin 2nd grade in the Fall. Time flies. |
Healthy and Doing great!![]() Baby Charlie was born two months early and weighed in at 3 lbs. 6 oz., and was 16” in length. |
First Day at Church![]() We look forward to reporting to you a successful completion of our adoption soon and are planning to provide Lifetime with a testimonial once everything is complete and official. Until then, here is a picture of Eliana’s baby dedication on Mother’s Day. |
Big Day!![]() Hi! We just wanted to send a little update on Chloë because she has a big day today! |
Ours Forever!![]() Today was Matteo’s adoption day! We prayed so many prayers, and we could never imagine what the Lord had in store for us. This precious little boy has changed our and our families’ lives for the better. Every single day is a new adventure with him here. We have had the blessing of Matteo for 4 months, and now he’s ours forever! We can never thank you enough for all you did for us along the way, and to everyone on the Lifetime staff for helping to make our dreams a reality. |
Life is Absolutely Amazing!![]() Life with Andrew is absolutely amazing!!! He is a happy, chunky, handsome baby who loves playing with Daddy, snuggling with Mommy at night, and going literally anywhere! We owe so much to Lifetime and could never say “thank you” enough. |
Adoption Day!![]() We finalized the adoption this past Monday, April 24th! |
Cute and Sweet![]() Lifetime connected us with our amazing birth mother. Because of Lifetime, we are finally parents to a beautiful baby girl. We can’t express enough gratitude to everyone at Lifetime! The love I have for my daughter’s birth mother is indescribable. She gave me the greatest gift I will ever receive. Our open adoption gives her the flexibility to decide how much contact she wants to have with us. |
Officially Ours!![]() We had Ezekiel’s finalization hearing last Friday, so he is officially ours! Thanks again for everything you and the other Lifetime staff did for us and for his birth family! Ezekiel is 7 months now, and Ezra is 5 years old. They love each other so much; it is so fun to watch their interactions. |
Happy and Thankful!![]() We are moving forward! We are so happy and thankful!! Our families are so in love with little Junie! Thank you to everyone at Lifetime. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. |
Guess who turned TWO?![]() Today, our Jonathan turned two! It feels like yesterday I held him in my arms after he was born. What a great blessing he has been to our family for the last two years. He is now a full-fledged boy, jumping, running, and climbing. He never walks in the house. Haha. He is now talking in short sentences like, “What’s this?” and very proficient at speaking “Mama” and “Dada.” Every time he folds his hands to pray before meals and before bed, we thank God for this blessing in our lives. God is good and faithful. Jonathan is proof of that. Here is one of the pictures from his birthday party. |
Officially Ours![]() Hello Libby and friends from Lifetime, |
Adored By All!![]() Thank you again for everything everyone did for us! |
She Melted My Heart![]() I wanted to give you an update on us. Peyton’s adoption was finalized last month. (Yay!). Peyton melted my heart from day one and clearly the same with my family and even extended family. |
She's Brilliant!![]() Hannah has officially started kindergarten. She also started dancing in September and is learning to read. This little girl is brilliant! She has grown leaps and bounds in the last six months. |
Touching Base![]() Jordan is doing amazing and will be 3 in 3 months. |
Life Has Been Busy!![]() I wanted to reach out and let you know that our adoption of Theo was finalized on December 9th. Our adoption hearing was via Zoom, so we were not able to get the traditional photo with the judge. We would like to thank you and Lifetime for everything you did to bring our family together. |
Learning New Things![]() Matteo’s 3rd Birthday was yesterday. We had a party for him this past Saturday and then spent his birthday together. |
Beautiful and Wonderful![]() I just wanted to let you know that our son had his first video call with his birth family tonight! And it was so beautiful!! We had very little contact with his birth mom up until this past summer, and she reached out wanting to do a video call with her other two kids. It was beautiful and so wonderful to start bridging that relationship! |
His 4th Birthday!![]() Leo was excited to celebrate his fourth birthday! He is extremely energetic and talkative. He has been attending preschool and learning how to make friends. He loves to help bake at home, and he is quite good at it! We make bread weekly, and baking Christmas cookies was a fun time for him. Leo made a few snowmen with his siblings, and he picked out all the carrots for their noses. We had a nighttime snow walk. Walking around the neighborhood is one of Leo’s favorite things. Leo is observant and bright. He remembers so many people and places. He likes to laugh and play. |
Loving Her Wonder for the World![]() We are grateful for the entire Lifetime team. Luna is developing incredibly. Yesterday, she had her 3-month baby checkup. She is in the 75th percentile for height and 37th for weight. Her focus and motor skill development appear to be ahead of the curve, and we and the doctor are very pleased. Luna just started giggling more and now rolls to her side in her sleep. She is a strong little baby. I continue taking Luna on all kinds of hikes with me, and she seems happiest outdoors. She just loves the fresh air, the waves, and the stars at night. It is so precious to see her wonder for the world. Sending blessings and Aloha from Hawaii! |
Our Hearts are Full![]() Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas full of laughter and joy! |
Thriving!![]() Luna is thriving wonderfully. She is 25 inches long (99th percentile) and 12lb. 1oz. weight (52nd percentile) and rolled from stomach to back yesterday for the first time at 2 1/2 months old. |
A Busy Season![]() We’ve had a wonderful and busy couple of months! Desi is such an amazing little kid—so funny, intelligent, and kind. He loves being outdoors exploring, playing with cars and trains, and telling stories (his pediatrician says he’s about a year ahead in language development!). Sammy is now busy babbling away, eating anything and everything, cruising furniture, and almost walking! |
Beautiful Journey![]() I cannot believe eight months have passed since we brought home Remi! We are all doing great, and she is such a blessing to our family! Her birth mom and I are still in touch. We talk about once a week and text often. |
Our Little Warrior Princess!![]() The holidays really bring out how thankful we are for your team and Carson’s birth parents! Without all of you, we would not be having the best Halloween yet! Carson is doing fantastic. She’s about a month behind developmentally but is starting to catch up rapidly to all of the milestones she should be reaching! HIE has nothing on our little warrior princess! We really lucked out with Carson’s birth parents! We text them at least 4-5 times a week and are already planning an April visit! |
Thinking of You![]() I would love to send a word of encouragement for those in the wait or to a birth mother who is considering adoption. An hour ago I was actually putting Ayden down for a nap. Tears of joy started streaming down my face while I was singing to him and swaying. I am just thankful for this little bundle of joy that the Lord has given us. We weren’t sure we would ever get to be parents. We are grateful you guys helped us through this journey and thankful for our birth mother and father who chose us. I keep in contact weekly with our birth mom and have even FaceTime with Ayden’s biological siblings! |
Been a Minute!![]() Hi there, It’s Been a minute, so I’m just touching base to let you know Charles started high school last week!!! |
Blessed with Our Son![]() I am so thankful we chose Lifetime for our adoption journey almost 9 years ago. |
Our Two Cuties!![]() Here’s a photo of our two cuties! |
Time is Flying By!![]() I hope you and the Lifetime family are doing well. It’s been a while since I checked in. Time has literally flown by. |
My Pride and Joy!![]() Here is a recent photo of my son. |
Strong and Sassy!![]() We have been on a tour of our family, as Luke’s grandmother is in poor health and my father is in poor health. So we wanted them both to meet Carson in case they don’t get a chance to meet her before we hunker down for RSV season. But we have also been busy setting up Carson’s doctors’ appointments and therapies. On a bright note, Carson was baptized this weekend, and most of our family was present! And we were able to get family pictures taken! She is adjusting to being a mountain girl just fine! |
Exciting Times!![]() The boys just started the 4th grade at a new school, so that is an exciting time for them. Harper is still a head taller than Jonah, still one of the biggest kids in his class, and almost as tall as Amy, which is a little surprising. After a recent doctor checkup, they projected him to be over 6 feet tall! He still loves outdoor activities like biking, swimming, and sports. He played another year of baseball and really had a good time. |
We're Official!![]() Today was adoption day. We met with the judge via Zoom this morning, and we are officially a family of four. |
A FIVE Year Old?!![]() This does not seem real. How do we have a FIVE-year-old?! Time really does fly. We have had a packed summer so far. Summers up here are GORGEOUS, and we try to be outside as much as possible! Hannah tried soccer again this year and got to be on a team with Gracie. Hannah does not like soccer, though. She LOVES dancing and gymnastics, though! She loves singing, too. She got a scooter for her birthday and loves alternating between riding that and her big girl bike. We have had lots of fun including lots of time with family, a big family camping trip, a family lake house trip (16 people in 1 cabin!), Seattle trip, California trip, and of course her fifth birthday party! We cannot believe she is about to start kindergarten! I get to be off work for most of the next month with her before she goes, and we are both so excited! |
What a Blessing for Us![]() We can not say what a blessing adoption has been for us. It seems like James has always been a part of our lives. |
Highlight of Our Days!![]() Matteo is amazing and the highlight of our days! |
Look Who's 6 Months!![]() Lifetime would like to congratulate Noel and Sydney on the adoption of their handsome boy! |
Our Story![]() The phone rang, and we were informed a birth mom wanted to talk to us about her 6-month-old baby girl. When she called us, we connected naturally. Her heart and love for her baby were so obvious and beautiful. It was not easy for her to choose adoption, but she wanted a different life for her daughter than what she could provide, so she gathered her courage to make an adoption plan. A few days later, she introduced her baby to us. This precious treasure smiled and laughed; she was so at ease in our arms from the very start, and it was one of the things we had been praying for. This really confirmed to our birth mom that she was making a good choice for her baby. We feel so blessed! |
Life is Good!![]() Life is good. This kid is amazing! |
So in Love![]() Here’s a pic of our sweet boy. We named him Brandon Luke. |
Bundle of Joy![]() I just wanted to pass along that Siena’s adoption was finalized on Tuesday!!! She’s such a bundle of joy and we’re so blessed! |
Sweet Peas![]() Here is a photo I took of our two sweet peas. |
Wild Road![]() Hi Veronica – Wanted to share with you a picture of our Eliana ❤️ |
Jared is Six!![]() It is hard to believe that our little guy is 6! He is thriving. He loves school, bulls, dirt, being outside, and keeps us on our toes! We can’t imagine life without him. Thank you, Lifetime, for giving us our little man to complete our family 💙 |
He is Ours!![]() Robert’s adoption hearing was one week ago. He is ours! I wanted to send you a picture. He’s doing so well and growing faster than I can buy clothes. He’s a very laid-back baby and is sleeping through the night already. |
Loved by So Many![]() Last month, Jonathan turned ONE! Can you believe it? A year went by so fast. Many people who prayed for him came and celebrated his birthday and what a blessing it was! He is so loved by so many people. We also had a phone call with his birth family on his birthday. He is a full-fledged toddler now, walking everywhere and keeping us pretty busy. It is challenging, but we love watching him explore and learn about the world. And he loves the church. What a blessing he is. He is an everyday reminder of God’s faithfulness and goodness. |
Two Wild!![]() Each and every day we are overwhelmed with gratitude to Lifetime for bringing Xola into our lives. She has opened us up to a new, deeper love than we ever thought possible. |
Praying for Her Birth Mom![]() Here’s a current pic of our beautiful daughter. Please share with her birth mom and let her know we pray for her regularly. 🙂 |
Our Team is Official!![]() Lifetime would like to congratulate Jared, Andrea, and their kids on the adoption of their sweet daughter! |
Growing Like a Weed!![]() Leo is growing like a weed! His height is in the 95%, which is surprising since he is a preemie. When we go places, people often comment on his height. Leo LOVES outdoor time. We walk or ride bikes to the playground often. He especially likes the swing and exploring the neighborhood while on his balance bike. |
Thanks for Your Friendship!![]() Thank you! |
Finalized and Official!![]() Lifetime would like to congratulate Noel and Sydney on the adoption of their precious boy! |
Absolute Best!![]() Can you believe this little guy is going to be 2 on Saturday??? |
A Wonderful Celebration![]() Jameson just celebrated his first birthday. Because of you and Lifetime, we had a wonderful celebration with our son. He’s a healthy, happy boy—a big boy! He’s nearly half the size of Oaklyn! Oaklyn is a wonderful big sister and absolutely adores Jameson. And he adores her. Our family is just as it should be. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect little boy. He was meant to be with us. |
Busy Playing![]() Hi Veronica! Gabrielle is doing well. She has an appointment next week for her nine-month visit. She just started crawling about a week ago. She makes sounds and loves to yell and is totally a mommy’s girl. We keep her pretty busy with activities and playing with her brother. She is our perfect little angel. Brandon & Megan |
Angel's Homecoming![]() Hi Tiffany, we made it home yesterday via Angel Flight Soars. Angel was in the NICU 100 days and we are now soooo glad to be home! 😇💃🏿🎉 |
Adventures of Benny![]() Hello! As you can imagine life has been pretty busy the past few months! We wanted to share some pictures of Benny since coming home. I still find it hard to believe he has only been home with us for a few short months. Benny is such an adventurous, silly, and bright little boy! He has completely stolen the hearts of our family and loves chatting with his grandparents and cousins everyday! As it turns out, his cousin and him share a birthday (born within hours of each other) and they instantly became best buddies! |
Most Precious Christmas Gift![]() Hi Veronica, It’s been a little over a month since we received the call about our little guy coming into the world and we are still shocked with how the entire situation came together so quickly and perfectly. Our little Samuel was the most precious Christmas gift and the perfect way to end a year that was filled with so much heartache and loss. We are so grateful for Samuel’s birth family and how they surrounded him and us with love as he joined our family. And Desi is fully embracing the role of Big Brother, helping with feedings, diaper changes, and “playing” with his little brother. We can’t thank you all enough for your work in blessing us not once, but twice, with two amazing little boys. Our Lifetime babies are loved beyond measure! Thanks, Sarah and Nikolaus |
Just Turned Two!![]() Hello! Our little boy just turned two and I thought I would send an update! We are doing wonderful and we are so thankful for our son Liam Chase! He is the best little boy and he is our world! He is so sweet and so smart!! Of course we might be a little biased!! Beth |
Adventurous, Funny and Happy![]() Hi Veronica, Here are some recent pics of Leo. Leo is 3! He had a pediatrician appt and he is in the 80th percentile for height and 75th for weight. Hard to believe he was a preemie! He is growing like a weed and talking, asking questions. Leo’s favorite things are still cars (anything with a wheel) reading books and music. He got a toy guitar for his birthday and he also loves “playing” the piano. He is very musical. We go often to watch the trains in our town. Leo also loves donuts and we had some the morning he turned 3. He kept asking to relight the candle so he blow it out. 😆 Leo also enjoys the outdoors. We got outside to enjoy some snow over Christmas and we’re getting back out to swing at playgrounds now that the weather is warming up. We rarely get snow, but it stayed cold for a few weeks. Leo’s personality is adventurous, funny, happy and he knows what he likes/wants. He is a joy! Kim |
We are Forever Grateful![]() We just wanted to touch base. We are forever grateful for Lifetime and for you helping us each and every step of the way throughout our adoption. Boston, aka “Boss,” is now four months old and is thriving! He’s been such a blessing in our lives and is true evidence of God’s hand in our lives. |
Learning Lots of New Words![]() Hi Diane |
A Lot to be Thankful For![]() Hi Diane, Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. We especially had A LOT to be thankful for this year! What a great year it has been! Jonathan is going to be 9 months in a couple of weeks and next month we will be celebrating Christmas as a family. 🙂 And here is the picture on the day Jonathan’s adoption was finalized. God is good and He has been faithful even though we were not. June Be strong and courageous. – Joshua 1:9 |
We are Very Grateful!![]() Thank you! We very grateful for you and all your help! Grateful to Lifetime Adoption for never giving up on us and for leading, guiding, and encouraging us in each step! It’s amazing how the whole process worked and are truly blessed God lead our paths together! |
Look Who Turned 15!![]() Hello Ladies, All is well.. Look who turned 15 a few days ago! It’s her first year in high school. 9th Grader. Here’s some recent pictures of her. Sincerely, Juanita |
Thanks for Blessing Us!![]() Hello! Just wanting to send an update for Carter. He is amazing. So happy go lucky and just a lover. Thanks to his Birth Mom and Veronica at Lifetime for blessing us! Julie |
Baseball Future?![]() Hello all, Hope you all had great weekends and enjoyed the fall holidays. We’ve been remiss in sending pictures over – please see the attached 😊 Alex |
Ours for Five Years Now!![]() Hi, On the 19th of October our adoption had been final for 5 years! He started kindergarten this fall, loves soccer, tee ball, and duck hunting with his daddy! Here our some of our pics from this summer! Hope everyone is well! Shay, Kerri and Jared |
No One Can Resist Those Cheeks!![]() Hi Veronica! Jameson is doing great! We can’t believe it’s been almost 4 months! Our families and friends were absolutely thrilled when we told them the news. No one can resist those cheeks! He’s a healthy, happy, growing boy, who is very loved. Oaklyn absolutely adores her brother. She sings to him all the time and calls him cutie pie! Jeff and I are enjoying seeing his personality develop and watching him as he is introduced to the animals on the farm. We are excited for his birthmother to visit at the end of the month. Aside from teething, everything is spectacular. Like he was meant to be here all along! He’s going to be a big boy! He just had his check up and was in the 95% for height and 83 for weight. Emily and Jeff |
How Time Has Flown!![]() We thought we’d share a little family update. This is Cole. We adopted him almost three years ago, and wow, how time has flown! |
He is a Huge Blessing in Our Lives![]() Hi Diane, We had a court hearing this morning via Zoom and Jonathan is now legally ours! What a ride it has been. Jonathan will be seven months this Saturday. He now crawls everywhere, climbs small steps and grabs on things to stand. He is growing way too fast! And we believe he is going to be an early walker. Trouble ahead… God has been so faithful this year and we can’t thank Him enough for Jonathan and all that came with it. He was worth the wait and a HUGE blessing. Thank you so much for being a part of our lives. Here is the slide I made for Jonathan’s last six months. Blessings, |
Birthday Princess![]() Today is Ahava’s birthday—mine too. She’s five already!! We’re still trying to wrap our brains around how fast time flies. We are often in awe when we stroll down memory lane and look at pictures of us when we first held her. We just smile and giggle when we compare them to where we are now. |
Our Little Munchkin!![]() Happy birthday to our little munchkin who turns 3 today!! 🎂🎉🎈🥳🥰 He is smart, funny, likes to be goofy and keeps us on our toes all day long! He loves to swing, go on the slide, jump on the trampoline and wave his American flag. We are so amazed at how far he’s comes and look forward to seeing what this next year will bring as he starts school! |
Our Hearts Are So Full!![]() Hi Christie!! I wanted to share that we went to court last week and Ricky is officially ours! 🙂 I don’t know if Michael and I will ever come down from the clouds, our hearts are so full!! Thank you to you and everyone at Lifetime for your help and prayers through the years!!! With lots of love, |
Soaking Up All This Love![]() Hello Ladies! I’ve been meaning to write you guys an update for months but we’ve been so busy soaking up all this love and sweetness of our beautiful Norah Rose! She’s grown so much and learning to do all kinds of new things. We just love watching her play and talk, it’s amazing the love and connection we immediately had for her. Norah turns 8 months this coming week and has been measuring in the 104% for her height and weight at all her check in’s so far. She enjoys attending our church’s Kids Day Out program 2 days a week and loves hanging out with her Mimi and PaPa on momma’s other workdays. We’ve gotten to experience the pool this summer and she absolutely loves the water. There is so much more I could tell you about her but I’ll let the photos speak for themselves 😊 We have been in contact with her birth mom a couple times and she was happy to hear we’ve also connected with Norah’s full blood brother’s adoptive family as well. It’s so neat to see videos and photos of him, they look so much alike and have very similar personality traits. We looked forward to seeing him grow and develop as well. I’m not sure we’ve ever fully thanked you all for everything Lifetime has done for us. The Lord led us to you all for a very good reason, we learned so much and grew both as a couple and more importantly in our relationships with the Lord. We are so very thankful for all the ladies at Lifetime that helped us thru this journey, even those that didn’t have direct communication with us. Renatta’s story she shared about this time last year helped us heal from our failed adoption and confirm our calling to also become foster parents. While we had a much longer wait and harder journey than we thought we would going into it, we see clearly now all the moments the Lord used in very unique ways to teach us. He used you Lifetime to help us remain faithful and we needed that so much. You all also taught us how to communicate with birth families, how to remain flexible, and to manage our expectations. All of these things helped us with our first foster placement of two young brothers that were with us from a month before we got Norah to April this year when they went back home to be with their mom and dad. We’ve bonded so well with that whole family and remain in close contact via text, cards, and even visits! It’s so hard to explain just how much you all have meant to us, thank you! Love and Blessings! |
First Day of Kindergarten!![]() Today is Ahava’s first day of Kindergarten. It’s hard to believe that this time has already come. I remember the first time I held her in the hospital. It doesn’t seem all that long ago. She is growing up to be a brave and confident girl. I hope it never wanes. |
We Have Been So Blessed![]() We just wanted you all to know our adoption is officially final! We have been so blessed by all the work by the staff at Lifetime and are grateful for all the time you put in to help complete our family. Michelle |
Two Bottom Teeth Already!![]() Hi Diane, It’s been a while. Things have been crazy a bit in our house. Jonathan will be five months in a couple of weeks and he has two bottom teeth! He is rolling over a lot and now he is figuring out how to put his knees under the belly ready to crawl. It is so much fun watching him growing each day and he’s been an absolute joy in our lives. We just finished our last post placement visit and The Family Network will get the paperwork together to send. Everything is going smoothly so far and we can only thank God for the blessing. Happy to share our story with other families. Here are the most recent pictures of Jonathan. Thank you Diane! |
This Kid is BRILLIANT![]() Hi! Happy summer! I can’t believe it, but our girl is 4!!!! She still remains the most innately joyful child I have ever met! This kid is BRILLIANT! She is feisty, expressive, active, and perfect. We have had a busy few months! Grandma and Grandpa (Kyles parents) bought a vacation property here so we have gotten to see them much more frequently! This girl LOVES them! Papa taught her to whistle so she does that all day long! We have spent time with my mom a lot as well and she adores her too! She is learning to ride a bike and doing so well! She started swim lessons in June and is a little fish! She also started a gymnastics/dance class this month and adores it! We have been enjoying our beautiful summer with beach trips and playing outside! She is still the best big sister ever. We had a good adoption lesson last week. She had a new teacher at gymnastics with the same name as Hannah’s birth mom. Initially she looked at me when she heard the name then went back to her class. Later she came up to me and asked if she grew in her teacher’s belly? We had a good talk about her birth mother and other people with the same name. It’s great watching her make that connection. Still lots of big talks to come I’m sure. We love this girl more than we ever thought possible. So blessed to be her Mommy and Daddy. Love, |
Very Proud of Him![]() It has been a busy summer! We are enjoying being able to venture out and see family once again. We took a much-needed vacation to Michigan and enjoyed time at the beach. William has been flying airplanes with his dad and enjoying the views from above. We are very proud of him. Our boy is growing, growing, growing!! Still crushing it in baseball and soon to be a force to reckon with on the football field! |
Over the Moon!![]() We all are doing great!! Ricky is a great baby and is so, so loved!! He is all smiles in the morning and evening. He definitely loves his bottle and gets a little upset if it isn’t ready when he is lol. He’s a great sleeper, 8:30-5:30 every night ❤️❤️❤️ I started back at work today and have been getting photos from our daycare provider showing that he is getting loved on there too ❤️ |
We Are Grateful![]() Hi Tiffany, We are so grateful that we chose Lifetime to help us grow our family. The adoption process is so full of ups and downs but you all were with us thru all of them! Now we have two beautiful children and can’t wait to see who they become! |
Couldn't be Cuter!![]() Hi Christie, Lucia is doing great and we are so happy with her. She couldn’t be cuter and we’re so blessed to have her in our lives. Thank you all so much for all of your help making us a family 😊 Michael and Andrea |
She's the Most Joyful Child![]() Hi Jen! It’s been a while and I figured I would reach out and give an update on Zoe! She’s FOUR now. Can you believe it? She’s the most joyful child, loving all things rainbows and unicorns. She loves school, her friends and even our Minnesota winters. Life got a little more busy in the best ways when we were surprised to find out her sister, Lily, was on the way! She is now 2. Zoe is the best big sister and watching them grow up together has been a true joy. After Lily came along I was struggling to find a book that reflected our family and helped start open adoption conversations – so I wrote one! It publishes in October and I am hoping to send you all a copy in case it’s helpful to any other Lifetime families. Once again, thank you to everyone at Lifetime for making our family possible. We are truly grateful each and every day that this little girl is part of our family and it would not have happened without you all! Rianna |
He is Doing Wonderfully!![]() Cruz is doing wonderfully! He is smiling now, and enjoying being outdoors and looking up at the trees and birds. Cruz was recently dedicated in our church, and his birth mom and her children were able to make the drive up to witness it! It was amazing to see them and watch her other children interact with Cruz. We have remained in weekly contact – usually just a text message and a photo. We absolutely love our relationship with her. |
She's Walking!![]() Can’t believe it’s been more than a year since I took Jordan home. Her birth mom stays in touch mainly on major holidays. |
Already Five!![]() Hi Diane! He is just about done with preschool, playing his first team sport (soccer), signed up for Kindergarten and Tee-ball! He loves to be outside all the time and playing with his dog Duke! Thank you for helping us find our perfect little boy! This is him in his Easter suit! |
Happy Spring!![]() Hi Diane! Hannah is so excited for that! She got to spend time with her new baby cousin too (5 months old), and she is obsessed. We are loving time with friends and family! We enrolled Hannah in pre-k in the fall! She is growing too fast! She is brilliant! Literally everyone that meets her comments on how smart she is. She is learning letters and writing, and she is only 3! She is leaps and bounds ahead of her peers! She just started soccer recently! She is warming up to the idea of playing. (Gets nervous). This week she would go kick the ball and then run back and hug the coach! So cute! She continues to love being a big sister! She still calls Gracie “her baby” sometimes. |
A Joy to Our Family![]() Hey Veronica! Hope you are doing well! It seems so strange sometimes that we don’t have to communicate with you guys like we did during the adoption process. Everything is going so well with our little girl! She is such a joy to our family! With anything though, comes some growing pains at times. We are having a little bit of an issue – nothing major and I’m sure nothing unusual for adoptive families – with sibling relationships. Do you guys have any resources on strengthening sibling relationships after adoption? Blessings, Amy (Note from our staff: We do and are happy to share these resources with you, contact us today!) |
Happy Spirited Girl!![]() It’s been so long since I sent an email just to say hello and provide an update on Avery! She’s 9 now and such a spirited girl. She’s in 3rd grade, loves guinea pigs and singing and is just a happy girl. |
Life Changing Year!![]() This first year has been a whirlwind! It’s been both hard and amazing and life-changing. Xola is doing great! For her birthday, we have asked her guests to donate to Lifetime Foundation in lieu of gifts so that you all can continue to do the amazing work that you do. We see God in Xola each and every day and we are so grateful that Lifetime was the vessel that God used. |
Blessed Day In and Day Out![]() Chloë just turned 2 and she is a tiny little ball of personality. VERY tiny… we finally hit 20 pounds which is not on the growth chart but she makes up for it in allll the other ways. We are blessed day in and day out to be her parents. We also enjoy updating her birth parents on her through photos and videos that we send them. |
Enjoy Seeing Him Thrive and Grow!![]() Hi Veronica! Baby James is one and a half years old! We are enjoying seeing him thrive and grow! We are so thankful for Lifetime! Thank you for all you do. |
It’s Official!![]() Hi Veronica, I hope you all are well and as always thank you for bringing our family together 💕 Katie and TJ |
Hugs and Kisses![]() We want to update our Lifetime family about our son, who just turned 4 on Saturday. The best part was the smile on his face when we sang to him. Otávio does well with his video chats with his birth family, and he knows we are his mommy and daddy. |
Time Flies!![]() Hi Veronica, Charles turned 13 on Sunday!!! Time flies when you are having fun!! He is almost my height and eats more than me!!! John & DeNise |
Pinch Myself Everyday![]() Can you believe that Maddox will be 4 in 2 months? He will be a PreK student next school year. I am a little emotional. Maddox is excited about going to “Mommy’s school”. Maddox amazes us every single day. I pinch myself every day. I cannot believe that he is real! We cannot thank you enough for what you have done for us. |
My Favorite Thing to Do![]() Hi Diane, Renatta! I hope you’re both doing well! Just wanted to share these pics with you because sharing Lily pics is my favorite thing now lol. She turned 3 months 9 days ago and we can’t believe how expressive and giggly she is already. God bless, Renée |
She's Amazing!![]() Hi! Just wanted to send an update! Hannah is amazing! We were able to see some family over Christmas. Hannah has a new baby cousin and loved going to visit her. She held her ALL the time while we were there! She loves being a big sister to Gracie and still refers to Gracie as her baby. She is learning her letters and how to write her letters. She still loves singing and dancing! We are so blessed by this sweet girl of ours! -Kyle and Jeanna |
Turning 12 Already!![]() Langston turned 12 this year and has been in online school since last March 12, so there is not much to report regarding his extracurricular activities and relationships at school. He is taking vocal lessons and acting classes via Zoom this winter, and this summer, he went to Film Camp (via Zoom of course). He is so very curious and creative. Langston continues to be an excellent student and has made the Honor Roll each semester since starting middle school. |
Belly Scooting![]() As we head into the New Year, I wanted to say thanks for all of your support this year. |
Joyous and Blessed Christmas![]() Hi Veronica, While I didn’t get around to sending holiday cards this year (because, well, 2020…), we wanted to send you and the Lifetime team our sincerest wishes for a joyous and blessed Christmas and New Year. We have been abundantly blessed this year with the gift of Ellie, and we are so thankful to Renatta, you, and the whole team for what you’ve done for our family. As of the end of January, we will be able to move forward with the final legal steps to make Ellie officially ours! She turned three months last week, is a whopping 15 lbs., sleeps soundly through the night, adores her big brother, and is the happiest baby with the sweetest smiles and giggles. Merry Christmas and a blessed 2021 to you all! Katie, TJ, Ryan, and Ellie |
Happy Little Girl!![]() Hi Robyn and Tiffany! |
Fiercely Loved![]() Hi! I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to #1 say “happy holidays”, and #2 send along a recent picture of our little Luke. He is two and a half now, and the center of everyone’s universe. He is fiercely loved. I’m also happy that I have been able to maintain contact with his birth mother. In fact, she brought her sister into the mix, so now I have contact with both of them. It’s a blessing for sure. Thank you for everything you did to help bring us all together! Merry Christmas! Fondly, Melissa |
Santa Visit![]() Hi! Merry Christmas to everyone at lifetime too! Love, |
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Fourteen Now!![]() Angel is 14 now and in the 8th grade. She is still sweet, very talented, and loves to draw. |
We Can Hardly Believe He is Almost Two!![]() Hi Veronica, Leo is almost 2! We can hardly believe it. He is quite the observer and loves to check everything out and busy himself. He uses many words now and even started saying his own name this week. Our daughter loves having him mimic words, so he is learning quite a lot.
He’ll be graduating to a toddler bed soon. We’re not sure how that’ll go, but he is a good sleeper, so we hope he’ll love it and stay in it. 😆 Merry Christmas! Kim |
Christmas Came Early!![]() I wanted to give you a quick update. Christmas came early this year. Our adoption was finalized yesterday, and “Aria” is now officially our daughter, Caroline Ariah Joy. |
Beautiful Two!![]() Hope Thanksgiving was wonderful. |
Our Perfect Family![]() It was 4 years on October 19th that we finalized our Lifetime Adoption!
Here are his latest 4.5 year pics! God bless, |
Can't Get Enough of Her![]() I just wanted to reach out today to let you and the Lifetime team know Xola’s adoption finalized! Xola is doing well and we can’t get enough of her. We are starting to see her personality, and she’s strong-willed, very observant, and content. She’s crawling and into everything! She loves following our dog around. Again, I just want to express my gratitude to you and Lifetime for being the vessel to bring us together. It is undeniable that Xola was meant to be a part of our family. |
Good Morning!![]() Good morning and happy November! I hope y’all had a fun Halloween, a beautiful All Saints’ Day, and a restful DST weekend. We wanted to share a photo of Joseph‘s first Halloween and All Saints’ Rob and Michael Ann |
Crazy Three Months!![]() Hi Diane! Hannah is doing SO well! She is one of the smartest, most advanced, and spunky 3-year-olds I have ever met. I call her my threenager 🙂 ! She amazes us every day. She is loving the new house. We painted her room pink like she wanted of course. She is working on learning to ride a bike. She still loves singing and dancing. She seems to love being a big sister more and more every day. She still refers to Gracie as “my baby” about half the time. It is absolutely adorable. We spent a lot of time going to the lake this summer which she loved. Swimming is one of her favorite things. Hannah is literally one of the most innately joyful kids I know. She teaches us so much every day. 3 years later and we still know daily that we are so blessed to be her parents. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! -Jeanna and Kyle (and Hannah and Gracie) |
An Absolute Joy!![]() Ellie continues to be an absolute joy and the perfectly intended addition to our family. She is the sweetest baby and cannot get enough snuggles in. She’s snoozing on my chest as I type this! Ryan is very protective of her and loves kissing her forehead and playing with her. I hope it stays that way! She’s smiling and cooing and really interacting. We can’t wait to watch her blossom over the next couple of months. I’m including a couple of photos from her newborn photo session 💕 |
How Much My Life Has Changed![]() Hi Tiffany! Griffin and I have been a family for 2 years and 2 months!! Juli and Griffin |
So Perfect![]() It’s the most surreal feeling EVER!!! We are over the moon. She’s just so perfect. It’s a literal dream. Thank you for reaching out to me; we’ve definitely been walking around with exhausted grins, lol. I’m wonderfully sleep-deprived!! |
Family Time![]() Here is a picture that I’m not sure if I sent. Hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Amy |
Four Months Old!![]() Hello Veronica, Summer has been a little crazy for Seth on fires. Praying that things slow down soon and we all receive some rain. Amilia and I are doing great at home! She is such a happy baby and loves talking and putting everything in her mouth! She is almost rolling from her back to her tummy and we will be starting her on a little bit of food in a couple weeks since she will be 4 months old!!! Mary & Seth |
A Blessing![]() Hi there, |
Want to Say Hi and Share Some Photos!![]() Words can’t express our joy! He is the light in our world! Love you all! PS: He loves his big brother Noah!!!! |
Most Amazing Relationship![]() Hi. I hope you all are doing well. I wanted to share an update with you. Gaige is 8 already and in 3rd grade. Where did the time go?? We still have the most amazing relationship with our birth mom. She is part of our family and I can’t imagine this journey without her. Gaige is growing into the most responsible kind hearted little girl. She is truly our blessing. Thank you for bringing us all together, Lori and Derric |
Happiest Kid Ever![]() Hello Veronica! Hope all are safe and well. Here are our precious family pics. Once again thanks for all the help in getting us this little blessing! Still happiest kid ever💙 Julie, Mike & Carter |
Adorable and Awesome![]() Here’s our super adorable, loving, awesome, smart, handsome 20 month old. 💕❣️💕 Aaron & Kimberly |
Where Has the Time Gone?![]() What a crazy year it has been!! Tomorrow William turns 11 and I honestly don’t know where the time has gone! We hope you and your family are healthy amidst the Covid 19 pandemic. In spite of all the challenges this school year, William still managed to make all A’s and will move on to 6th grade this fall. His teachers have recommended that he enroll in advanced Math and English classes, and we couldn’t be prouder. |
Happy and Grateful for Everything![]() Everything is going great with Miah. She had her first doctor’s visit this week & she now weighs 9lbs 4oz. 😊 Also, I wanted to share one of our photos. We are overjoyed and so thankful to you & all of the other amazing staff members at Lifetime who made our dreams come true.💓 |
Joyful and Amazing Big SisterDiane, We have had a busy few months! We have done lots of hiking and playing outside. Hannah is learning to ride a bike, and LOVES it! We go to the splash pad and lake whenever we can. Oh and we bought a house! Hannah is so excited because the neighborhood has a playground and a splash pad! The love we have for this girl is unlike anything we could have imagined. We can’t imagine life without her. She is our world. Not a day goes by that we aren’t so grateful for being chosen to be her parents. This is a crazy time in our nation. Hope everyone is staying healthy! Thank you for everything! Jeanna and Kyle |
Family Ever After![]() Hello! Just wanted to update everyone on how we are doing! Liam is the best baby and we are so blessed! He is our world! The adoption was finalized on the 29th of June and we are so thankful!! Tyler and Beth |
Celebrate!![]() Hi Diane, Thanks again, |
Doing Great!![]() Hi Diane, Hope all is well. I can’t believe a month has passed so quickly. Here are recent pics of Jordan. She is doing great! Tamera |
A Dream Come True![]() I found a few LOL good photos on my phone. We were matched with his birth mother in September 2000 & Cade was born December 30, 2000. |
Imprinted on My Heart![]() We are finally getting into a rhythm and we have Xola on a great schedule that’s giving us about 4.5 hours of sleep at night between feedings, so we feel like humans again…LOL! From the time we first reached out to Lifetime in 2016 and chickened out of signing on 3 times between 2016 -2018, Kim King was just as helpful and kind each time, which let us know we were choosing the right agency. When we finally signed on in 2019, it was seamless and just easy…but let me save some of this for our review! It took us a little time, but we know for certain, that she was meant to be a part of our family. |
Happy Family![]() Hi Jen! We are pretty happy with our little family of 3! Can’t believe Grayson is 4! Rachael and Ryan |
Our Family of Three!![]() Hi Jen, This has been an eventful year for us as we bought our first house and took our first international vacation as a family of three! Jamaal and I will keep Lifetime employees, birth families, and adoptive families in our prayers. We are forever indebted to your agency for matching us with Michaela’s birth family. |
He Never Ceases To Amaze Us!![]() Hello Veronica! Hope you are doing well. Thought maybe you could use a pick me up during this time. This kid never ceases to amaze me. Such a happy wonderful boy 😍 Julie and Mike & Carter |
Such a Joy!![]() I hope you had a great Resurrection Day. We did. |
Happy Easter!![]() He is Risen!!! This glorious statement has a double meaning for our family this year. Jesus Christ is fully alive and Robbie has surfaced from the ocean deep to meet his son! Our family has been reunited and we are blessed beyond belief. Sending our love during the most amazing holy day of the year! Blessings and Aloha, |
Our Three Month Update!![]() Hi! We hope and pray everyone is safe and healthy. Remember to wash hands! |
Our Family is Complete!![]() Hi Jen et al, We adopted our son Joseph in feb 2014 thanks to your help- and I remember that we were in touch with you Jen-Hi!(we’re a French couple Iiving in Boston at the time) Since then and after a move to the UK and a lot of hard work we welcomed our twins Gabriel and Victoire through embryo adoption (which means I was pregnant with them!) in dec 2018. We really wanted an open adoption this time again, and were able to achieve that thanks to the agency snowflakes. Again, we wanted a Christian agency. We’re now in touch with both our kids birth families and amazingly, they’re about an hour away from each other in Ohio! Our family is complete (which I never thought I’d feel!) but we’ll keep on advertising lifetime to our contacts and diverse Facebook groups. Here are our children, Joseph is the proudest and nicest big brother ! Confinement has been exhausting but super fulfilling, we’re enjoying seeing our kids all day long but both have full time jobs!i think it’s a lot easier for people that fought hard to build their families to deal with how exhausting children can be sometimes Very best wishes to all at lifetime and thank you ! Charlotte, Francois, Joseph, Gabriel and Victoire |
Spreading a Little Sunshine![]() I was just thinking of you and wanted to spread a little sunshine your way! Roman is 20 months now and I can’t believe how fast the tome has gone by. He’s a busy toddler now, he loves music, dancing, the Hulk, and playing with his big brother! I hope all is well with you during this time. Be safe! |
Blessed Beyond Measure![]() We adopted our beautiful girl, Mia, about two and half years ago. She was almost 2 at the time. She hasn’t missed a beat even during the transition. She is an amazing little girl who loves the farm, the cows and jumping in mud puddles. We have no doubt that God’s intention was for her to be part of our family. We are grateful to her birth mother for choosing us. Mia is super outgoing, and she just lights up a room. Our family and friends have embraced her and she has them. The ladies at church all want to be her grandma, and the youth at church treat her like their little sister. (Mia calls them her big friends.) She is so smart and picks up on anything you say or do. Her beautiful brown eyes tell you exactly how she feels, and she gives the best, tight squeeze hugs we’ve ever had. My heart melts when she says, “Mama, I love you.” We love her with all our hearts.
We are blessed beyond measure to have this spunky, sassy and sweet girl in our family. Thank you to Lifetime Adoption for your help and guidance. Jerry and Vanessa |
Over the Moon Excited!![]() We are over the moon excited to have Josiah and words can not express how grateful we are you connected us to his birth mom. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! We are in baby heaven and love and cherish every moment with him. He is pure gold! 🙌🏼❤️🥰 Our lives have gloriously changed and we couldn’t be more thrilled. He was meant for our family indeed! 😭❤️ We are so grateful for you and your patience in helping us connect with his birth mom. Even when we were discouraged you had the hope and faith we needed and for that we are so grateful!. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! A couple of days ago I wrote a post on FB that I think you should see. I meant every word! It’s amazing how a human being this tiny can bring so much joy and love with him 😍🥰 There are no words to express how grateful we are to God for entrusting us with Josiah … how grateful we are to his birth mother that chose us. In our book she is a hero for giving him life when society told her to do otherwise and then choosing us to raise her baby. What a privilege and what a gift?! 😭😭❤️❤️. We are forever grateful for our Lifetime agency that connected us to our birth mother! They have done an amazing job! |
Our Beautiful Daughter![]() My husband and I have been talking about adopting again but haven’t made a decision yet. |
Smiles and Hope![]() Diane, Praying for your Lifetime family and all birth and adoptive families, especially during this trying time. |
We Love Him!![]() We Whaley Love Him! |
Very Blessed![]() Hi Lifetime! We are very blessed to be together. Here are a few sweet shots of our sweet baby boy. |
Wonderful Miracle![]() Now we understand more clearly why we experienced all we’ve been through, coz it led us to this wonderful miracle. Thank you soooo much for your thoughts and prayers. |
Life With Our Newest Member![]() I can’t believe it has been almost 8 months since we flew out for the birth of our baby boy Nico. We listened to all the webinars retelling stories of parents who received the call that they had matched and immediately had to fly across the country, but never did we think that we would be one of those people! The way little details fell into place at just the right timing continually confirms to me that a greater hand was/is in play for all of this. We had the opportunity to spend time with his birth parents and their families at the hospital, a huge blessing. |
Blessed and Proud Parents![]() Hi Katelyn! I wanted to check in with you guys and let you know that Caroline’s adoption was finalized last week. We are so blessed and proud to be chosen as her parents! We are so happy that we get to love this sweet girl forever!! Thank you all again so much for the help and support over the last several months. Thanks to Lifetime for helping us complete our family ❤️ |
A Fun Update!![]() Hi, Wanted to send a fun update! This past summer, my husband and 2 sons drove to Alabama to visit with our birth daughter (Lindsay, now 18) and adoptive family. We stayed with them for a week before driving back, with Lindsay, who got to stay and visit with us before flying back home. We had a great time and shared many great memories. Hardest part is being so far away now after building such strong and personal relationships over the course of that month. But, we are very thankful for our time and exploring a piece of their life in Alabama. This photo we recreated from their adoption portfolio! We went back to the home that they lived in when we went through the adoption process. But, added us and Lindsay to it! |
Walking on His Own!![]() Leif is growing a lot. |
So Blessed to be his Parents![]() We just wanted to let you know that Desi’s adoption was finalized on January 24! |
The Greatest Blessing![]() Hi Tiffany! As we begin this new year, I can’t help but think where my family would be if we hadn’t been led to Lifetime. Lincoln has been the greatest blessing to our family, and brings so much joy (and noise ha!) to our home. He turned 3 this February, but I felt like it was just yesterday we were bringing him home. Again, we are so grateful for Lifetime, and all the love and help you provided our family. God Bless, |
So Much Fun!![]() I hope you had a Merry Christmas and got to spend some time with friends and family! It was so much fun with Jack this year. He really got opening presents and talked about Santa a lot even if he wouldn’t sit in his lap! And he loves looking at Christmas lights. Lifetime since you have been such a big part of our family over the last 6 years, thank you! Here are some pictures of Jack from Christmas! Love, |
Such a Joyful Toddler![]() Hi! -Jeanna and Kyle |
We Just Can't Get Enough of Her![]() Grace is growing so quickly (it seems like a few inches each night). She is such a smart and spunky little girl; we just can’t get enough of her. I can’t believe she is almost 2! |
You’ve Stolen Our Hearts![]() Good afternoon Lifetime Team, We would love to share some photos of baby Joseph for your families in waiting. We know how much hope seeing baby photos gave us. We’ll be sure to send a picture of Rob and Joseph’s first embrace in the springtime. Thank you for everything! You’ve stolen our hearts, Joseph Benedict! We are eternally grateful for our relentless prayer warriors; you’ve stormed the heavens with loving intentions. With unfailing love, |
Happy New Year!![]() I wanted to touch base and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Zachary has been an amazing blessing to our family, and he is doing great. I couldn’t be more thankful for all of you walking the journey with me. |
Extremely Blessed![]() Micah’s adoption was finalized in mid November. Micah is doing very well and has been a very relaxed baby, unless he wants his milk, lol. Here’s a photo of Micah and Jonah (now 3 and a half), our two lifetime babies. They are such a joy and we feel extremely blessed to have these little ones in our life. |
Pure Joy!![]() We had a wonderful Christmas. |
The Love of our Lives![]() Hi Becky, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |
Our Family Today![]() Thank you Lifetime Adoption for all you do to help couples become families. We have two young people adopted through Lifetime in 2003 and 2005. Our daughter has just made contact with her Birth Mum. We were in Houston when we adopted her and the Birth Mom in Nebraska. We moved to the UK in 2006, so imagine our surprise to find she moved to the UK in 2010! My daughter is delighted to be able to fill in her early history and we plan to visit her Birth Mom in February. Here’s a photo of the family taken a few weeks ago. We have an amazing brood of teens, all adopted. Tim works in marketing. Peter, in the middle of picture, is 17. Naomi is doing A levels at school and Benjamin (holding the dog) is doing his General Certificate of Secondary Education and is very talented musically. They all give us many blessings. God bless you as you continue your precious work. David and Ruth |
Merry Christmas!![]() Merry Christmas from a very happy family! |
Our Amazing Girl![]() Hello! |
Wouldn’t have it any other way![]() Merry Christmas! |
Such a Joy to Our Family![]() Leo has been such a joy to our family. Leo had his first trip to visit Kim’s parents in Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving. It was his first of many trips. Our extended family members adore him. He left with four teeth and came home with EIGHT! Leo is such a blonde haired little sweetie pie! We ❤️ him! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Kim, Skeets & kids |
Already a Month Old!![]() It is so hard to believe Raelynn is already a month old! We are still processing her birth and the hospital stay where we really got to spend such precious time with her birth mom and family! It has completely changed us and our hearts are so full. We love that we get to love her biological family, too! We have seen God’s hand in this entire process and as soon as we saw Rae for the first time we knew exactly why the wait took the time that it did. Raelynn’s cleft lip and palate don’t slow her down at all and she is such a trooper. Her doctors all seem to love her and are as proud of her as we are! |
Can You Believe?![]() Can you believe that six years ago today, this guy officially received our last name? Time has flown by and our lives are SO MUCH RICHER with him as part of our family! |
Holiday Wishes!![]() Hi Diane, |
Thinking of You!![]() Thinking of you and all my Lifetime family! We are so blessed this holiday season! Sarah, Colby and Jack |
Heart Warming![]() Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us! |
Absolutely Smitten![]() Caroline is doing so well, we all love her so very much! |
Joy in Our Hearts![]() Hi Diane, |
Can't Help But Fall More in Love![]() Hey Katelyn, We are doing great! She got her first full set of shots yesterday and was a trooper! She’s getting so big now and we can’t help but fall more in love with her every day. She recently started smiling at us and she rolled over from tummy to back yesterday for the first time at the doctor’s office (our doctor said it’s amazing since that’s a 4 month milestone and she did it at 6 and a half weeks!) Here are some recent photos our Elizabeth, and one with the three of us. It’s amazing how love just opens your heart instantly. We cannot imagine our lives without her in it. She was completely worth the wait and even though we were faster than most, it still felt like a long time. She was worth every single second of waiting as she is the perfect fit for our family. |
Celebrate!![]() Jared is now 3.5! |
Growing So Fast!![]() Chloë is growing fast, rolling allllllll over the place and has two little teeth poking through! |
His Favorite Word...![]() Kameron is doing well. He’s walking like a champ and has learned quite a few words. His favorite word right now is “eat”, but he can also say football, light, no, go, mommy, daddy, sister, dog, school and tell us when it’s raining. He can also count to 10. He is also quite the dance machine. He loves music and really loves to be the center of attention. He has gotten almost all of his baby teeth and likes to brush his teeth. He is such a sweet boy, and is such a joy to have as part of our family. 🙂 |
Our Sweet Girl is Growing Fast!
We wanted to send another update! Boy is our sweet girl growing fast! We survived the move, and have made it through 2 days of snow already! The girls are adjusting wonderfully. It is amazing to be so close to family! Hannah continues to be full of energy! She is so joyful! Everyone continues to adore her! She is shy at first, then outgoing and loves to talk! We have had quite an eventful last few months! We said bye to good friends, moved across the country, Jeanna started a new job, the girls started a new daycare, and Kyle is about to start a new job! There is a lot to do outside here, so it is awesome! Hannah still loves swimming, dancing, and singing. Gracie ADORES her, and the feeling is mutual. Gracie is getting more and more mobile and now likes to follow Hannah. She is growing constantly. We look back at pictures and wonder where the time has gone! As always, there isn’t a day that goes by that we aren’t forever grateful for the opportunity to be her parents.
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Celebrating His 11th Birthday!![]() Langston celebrated his 11th birthday with his best buds in New York at the show, “Beetlejuice” on Broadway! He began Middle School this fall. He is in Choir and Tech Club. He continues to pursue acting as well. He plays tennis and basketball in the fall, and will most likely play baseball next spring. He continues to be a thoughtful, generous, soulful human with a fantastic sense of humor. Everyday it is a pleasure to parent him. We are grateful every day. |
Quite the Charmer
Leo is 9 months old! He is quite the charmer. Leo has a wonderful smile and really enjoys all people. He has two bottom teeth, but the top two cut through and should fully be in soon, which makes it easier to eat!
Kim and Skeets |
Such a Precious Little Girl!![]() Summer time is wrapping up. I think of you often but especially in this time of year. We just finished up our first family vacation to Florida. We looked it up and we were a little too far away to come to the Florida office but hopefully in the future we can. This girl of ours lived the water both the ocean and the pool. A beautiful relationship is continuing to grow with our Birth Mom! She and I text several times a month. I’m so excited for what that will mean for Miriam. |
Little Leo Summer Highlights
Leo started crawling this week! We went on vacation to Bigfork, Montana and spent a day in Glacier Nat’l Park. Leo loves being in the front carrier on hikes. Leo is cutting two bottom teeth. We hope they are fully up soon! He started eating rice cereal and LOVES it! Eating pureed pears. Doesn’t like green beans or sweet potatoes, yet, but will reintroduce them soon. Leo loves being outside in the grass. When he is really cranky, outside time cheers him right up. Leo’s adoption was finalized a few weeks ago. Leo is active. He is curious, attentive and fun. He enjoys watching the dog and is very observant.
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Get Ready...
19 months! Running everywhere- personality is fabulous! Getting louder each day. 😂 100% boy! Loves biking with Dad! Love this boy so much!
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So Full of Love
‘Thank you’ still can’t not even begin to describe everything that Lifetime did for us and our little family. -Kristi |
In Awe of Him![]() I hope you and the Lifetime family are doing well. It’s incredible to me how the time has flown by. Zachary is 9 months old already and Aaron & I are in awe of him as our love for him grows stronger every day. Zachary’s demeanor is still as sweet as the day he was born. The most common phrase we hear from family and friends is, “He looks just like you!” 😊 We are 100% positive that this match was ordained by God! |
We Are Officially Family!
Thank you to Lifetime and all the staff for helping us begin this journey. Kim & Skeets |
Sweet Moments
Thanks Again, |
In Love With Their Little One![]() Our Florida office had a very nice visit with a newly adopted family. They are super fun to watch as parents. They are both very hands on and in love with their little one. Sarah is very detailed and keeps track of every little thing on her cell phone from time she sleeps to eating and diapering. Travis is more go with the flow and easy going. |
An Amazing Blessing![]() Thanks Linda!
Matt & Andrea |
Parents Forever!![]() What God already intended is now sealed by the courts of the land! In both photos Joey is on the left and Connor is on the right. |
A Fun Visit![]() Hi Diane and Renatta! I hope all is well with you both! As Diane might recall, we took Tori to visit with her birth parents last summer and it went really well so we went back this summer! It seems to work that our new tradition will be to take a long weekend and visit with them over the 4th of July holiday. We spent an entire day with Tori’s birth mom and then an evening with Tori’s birth dad. Chris requested all day next year lol. Tori had a blast with both of them and they adored her! A lot of people ask us if it’s awkward or anything and it’s really not. Both of her birth parents refer to Tori as their daughter, which may bother some people but it doesn’t bother us at all because no matter what, she will always be their daughter and our daughter. We’re thrilled they love her so much and that we can honestly have those conversations with her when she’s older. I know I take way too many pictures but I just have to share them with you! You are the reason I even have the option to take too many pictures! Thank you for everything – always!
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He's Official!![]() Hi Diane! Just thought you’d like to know that Desmond Richard Peterson (Desi) is officially ours! We’ll have to come back in to finalize everything but we’re simply overjoyed at becoming parents through adoption! Thank you so much for all you’ve done! Thanks, |
From that Moment On..![]() Here’s a Lifetime Baby whose story is shared in a recent blog:“His Adoption Was Without a Doubt Part of God’s Plan!” “From that moment on, our lives have been filled with more joy and happiness than I could ever explain. After waiting for years to get the call that we were going to be parents and wondering and questioning why was taking so long and maybe there was something wrong with us when I saw that little boy, I understood. Isaiah just wasn’t here yet.” Thanks for sharing Casey and Johanna! |
The Benefit of Open Adoption![]() Been wanting to share an update on Jonah and his birth mom. I’m still posting photos of him to our private Facebook group and it’s great as she and her mom and grand mother are always responding to photos. We met up for our annual visit this last Memorial weekend. We had such a great time at one of the trampoline parks in Dallas and we have truly become a little blended family. Have a wonderful day. Cheers, Andrea & Adolphus |
She Amazes Us Everyday![]() Wanted to share some photos of our sweet Lauren from a recent vacation to Tahoe. She continues to amaze us every day. She is so kind to, and accepting of, everyone she meets. She is also our little fearless athlete, with a HUGE heart. Her birth mother is coming to visit us in August. We are looking so forward to the reunion as she was busy last summer and unable to make it to visit last year. Thank you, for the hundredth time, for sending me that message about a “birth mom who is interested.” What a beautiful journey! |
Congrats! It's a Girl!![]() Our adoption was finalized on May 29, 2019! Dylan is officially our Dylan & we are no longer her legal guardians; we’re now legally her parents! Words can’t describe how it felt to hear the judge say “Congratulations! It’s a Girl!” & introduce Dylan to the Court by her new legal name. Dylan is almost 15 months old! She is the sweetest girl with a big personality. She loves music & is always dancing. She talks non stop & is eagerly learning her numbers & ABCs. She enjoys reading books, being outdoors, swimming, playing with her dolls, food (especially carbs!) & watching her favorite movie, Moana. Our love of traveling has been passed on to her-she has earned her wings on 8 flights & has visited Washington DC, Disney World & Texas & will be taking her first trip to the beach later this month. Experiencing life through her eyes has been more magical than we ever expected. She is our entire world. Have a wonderful day & week! Raynee and Jeff |
So Grateful!![]() Here’s some photos of our little one. We have a shared album on the iPhone and her birth Mom is added to it among our closest friends and family so she gets to see any picture that is added and can upload pictures herself. Her Mom and I have been texting as well – it’s definitely been hardest on her but she’s appreciative of how open we are and all our updates on Leilani’s first night and the doctors visit etc. She is one happy baby and is content unless she’s tired, dirty diaper, or hungry. Our biggest challenge right now is just trying to get her on a routine that’s consistent. Our family is thrilled and Brian is doing great with his daddy duties as babies are VERY new to him (first night he put her to sleep all by himself and the following day he changed his first diaper which of course was a poopy diaper lol). Things are going well and this truly has just been way too easy. Her grandma has told us how thankful she is she found us and we just couldn’t have timed this better. We’re going to California this weekend to see my brothers family and my parents. My 4 year old niece and 2 year old nephew are so excited to see her and FaceTime us everyday just so they can talk to the baby. My niece already picked out a stuffed dog to give her.
Thank you so much for your help! We truly are so grateful and absolutely thrilled!!! MaryAnne and Brian |
The Light of Our Lives![]() Elijah is a happy, healthy one year-old and the light of our lives. We finalized the adoption – I’ve attached images of our most recent family photo and one I snapped of Elijah last week when he wanted to try on Daddy’s shoes 🙂 |
An Amazing Exciting Time![]() We are so excited to share with you that Brynlee is now 2! We had a Tea for Two birthday party and Brynlee was surrounded by family and friends. We plan to have dinner with her birth mother this weekend and could not be more excited. We have such an amazing relationship with Brynlee’s birth family and we are so thankful to Lifetime for bringing our families together! Thank you for all you do! -Jesse and Alicia |
Celebration!![]() We just celebrated Brodie’s 2nd Birthday. Unfortunately, I was sick with strep throat, so the true celebration will be this coming weekend. Brodie’s personality continues to grow and he has the most amazing laughter that makes everybody laugh and smile. We are attaching a couple of pictures of him including him snacking with his best buddy, Rufus, looking on. There was a time where we wondered if we would ever have this amazing blessing from God in our lives. It was always in His timing and not ours. Kristi, Chris, and Brodie |
Thank You![]() Thank you for the book “God Found Us You.” Also, everything that you all helped us with up to and through our match, as well as through our 2 months and 10 days in Alaska! |
Oh Happy Day!![]() Zachary was officially adopted today! He is such an amazing joy and I can’t thank you all enough, but I can’t thank especially you enough for all of your encouragement, support and listening ear. Leanna |
All Our Dreams Came True![]() It’s hard to believe that it has been one year since you called and told us that there was a baby waiting for us. It’s hard to believe that one year ago all of our dreams came true. On May 10, 2018, I had a rough morning. After our failed match the previous January, I was feeling very down in the dumps that Mother’s Day was approaching and I was not a mom yet. After my husband left for work that morning I went into the room that we had started setting up as a nursery back in January. I sat down in the rocking chair and I got a onesie out of the dresser drawer and I placed it on my chest and I started to rock. All I could think of was I should have a baby in my arms right now; I should be a mom this Mother’s Day. I left for work and little did I know that you would call me in a few short hours and tell me I was going to be a mom and my husband was going to be a dad. From that moment on our lives have been filled with more joy and happiness than I could ever explain. After waiting four years to get the call that we were going to be parents and wondering and questioning why it was taking so long and maybe there was something wrong with us, when I saw that little boy, I understood. Isaiah just wasn’t here yet. Now that we have had Isaiah for a whole year, I realize that he has always been with us, even before he was born. He is the most amazing human being that I’ve ever met in my entire life and Casey and I often wonder what we did to deserve him. He’s happy, and fun, and beautiful, and ours. It’s hard to wrap our heads around it sometimes. We text and FaceTime with Isaiah’s birth mom and we are so thankful for her. When we left to come home after getting Isaiah, I was not prepared for having emotions I will be leaving her. The same thing that was bringing me and my husband so much joy was breaking her heart. I cried uncontrollably saying goodbye. She comforted me. I know how much she loves Isaiah and I tell him about her all the time. She is part of our family now and we love her very much. Isaiah‘s birth mom told us that his birthday coincides with Mother’s Day. In the Mexican culture, Mother’s Day is always celebrated on May 10. He is without a doubt the best Mother’s Day gift anyone could’ve ever gotten. He is so joyful and funny. He is always on the go. He’s been walking since he was 10 months old. And now that walking is turning into running. He loves all food. He gets upset if he eats all of his food and there is no more. He loves company and he is so joyful and funny. He is always on the go. He loves colors and soft blankets. He absolutely loves our dog and two cats but they are still a little unsure of him as he’s a loud little thing. 🙂 He absolutely loves his dad. Watching him with Casey has made me even more in love with my husband then I ever thought possible. Truly bursting at the seams with joy.
His adoption was without a doubt part of God’s plan and we are so grateful. All our love, Casey, Johanna and Isaiah |
Easter Tradition![]() We hope you had a blessed Easter! We love to take our annual Easter photos of Katie and the bunny to remind us of the love and care you helped us put into our adoption profile. You wanted us to get a picture of the 3 bunnies (we had at the time) all lined up in a row. We had quite a time getting them to cooperate, but we got the photo! We appreciate you and the Lifetime staff for the love, prayers and support you put into helping bring together our forever Lifetime family! Love, |
The Three Rascals(Cuteness Overload! These three babies are all adopted through Lifetime Adoption) |
The Center of Our World![]() I just wanted to let you know that Leo’s adoption was finalized last month (finally)! Leo is thriving and is really the center of our world. He just turned 17 months old and is picking up new words everyday! He is very active and loves to run, jump, climb, and swim. I can’t imagine life without Leo and just wanted to thank you for all your work to make this happen. Best, |
He's Three!![]() It’s so hard to believe that Jared is 3! We celebrated his birthday this week with a Johnny Cash theme (his idea as he loves Johnny Cash)! Here are a few pics of our little man! The Cash shirt photo was at his birthday party and the hard hat photo was taken when he came to the construction site at my school to watch the diggers on his birthday! |
It's Official!![]() I just wanted to let you know that our adoption of Olivia was finalized today! We are beyond blessed. Thank you for all of your hard work in making our dream a reality. Kacie and Matt |
Happy Easter to All!![]() We are loving life and the kids are enjoying spring! Happy Easter to all! Piper is 21 months!!! Cade is truly the best big brother ever. I remain in frequent contact with her birth mom to share updates and pictures. Warmest Regards, Diana and Chris |
Me and My Bros!![]() Olivia started crawling a couple of days ago. Here’s one of her and her brothers. Thanks:) Kacie and Matthew |
Twice the Joy!![]() With 3-4 hrs stints, they are growing like weeds! Enjoy the pics! Joe and Shanna |
Already Almost Two!![]() Crazy weather here in Indiana. One day in the 60’s and sunny the next it is snowing. |
How is This Even Possible!![]() I can’t believe what I’m about to tell you…Hank went to Kindergarten Round Up yesterday! How is that even possible! His 5th birthday will be on his first day of school. He is doing so well and is so so smart! He loves being a big brother to Teddy and it is so special to witness the bond they share. He is also playing t-ball! We have some big trips coming up! Denver in two weeks and Disneyland this summer. I’ll be sure to share pictures. I hope all is well with you and the entire Lifetime staff. We have talked about trying to visit you all again this summer. We haven’t been since Hank was 6 months old. Where has the time gone? Dustin, Miranda, Hank, and Teddy |
Pinching Ourselves![]() We just fall more and more in love with this sweet boy every day! Thank You, |
Sending You Some Love![]() Sending you some love from Mariella’s birth family’s last visit. |
Steps!![]() Ezra is doing great – he turned 13 months old last week and took his first couple steps the same day! He is healthy and happy and so busy, busy, busy! He brings so much joy and laughter to our family. We are so thankful for all that you at Lifetime did for us and his birth mom, and we’re so thankful for her and our relationship with her too. We share pictures with his birth mom a few times a week on Instagram and have seen her twice in the last year. Thanks again! Kara, Ethan, and Ezra |
Just 3 Years Ago![]() Crazy to think 3 years ago this month we got the call a birth mom wanted to talk to us! We will never forget that call or the next 9 weeks while we prepped for our little man! Jared will soon be 3 and is growing up so fast. Here he is this morning…looking more like a little boy than a baby. |
My Heart Melted![]() I have to tell you that my heart melted on Valentines Day. What an incredible gift she gave me by sending such a sweet text. She’s awesome! Elijah was our favorite valentine! Derek and Jennifer |
Happy Valentine's DayHappy Valentine’s Day to you all! Every time I hear from Lifetime I have to stop and thank God (again) for our amazing blessing! |
Adoption Day![]() Adoption Day was wonderful!! The joy of officially being her parents, and Ellia our daughter, is amazing. It feels such a relief to have everything finalized and know Ellia is here to stay!! |
Forever Grateful for Our Birth Mom![]() Wanted to share my sweet little Nixon! Alan and Kacie |
One Year For Us!![]() Yesterday was 1 year for us. We reminisced about our crazy exit from our family football party to being on a plane within 4 hours! It was so fun to be able to meet you guys in person too! Thank you for all you have done for us. Hope all is well! |
We Adore this Little Girl![]() We can’t believe our little Hannah Banana is 18 months old! We were talking and looking back on pictures and marveling over how much we adore her. We literally love her so much it hurts sometimes! -Jeanna and Kyle |
Miracle and Blessing![]() Cameron is a miracle, and blessing to our family! You’re all part of that blessing and miracle, too!! Hopefully our paths cross again in the future, and thank you for shepherding us through this journey!
Steve, Shawna, Caden, Kellan, and baby Cameron |
Amazing Grace![]() Our first Christmas with Grace was amazing. We can’t believe how quickly these 8 months have gone by and how much she has changed our lives. Life is better than we ever thought it could be. Thanks for all you do and Happy New Year! |
A Wonderful Year![]() Harper is doing great. She’s standing mostly on her own now, sometimes using one hand to steady herself. We are expecting her to start walking very soon! She still doesn’t have a single tooth, but she stays in a constant state of teething, so the doctor isn’t worried, and he says we should see some soon. She is a happy girl who never met someone she didn’t like. And she’s a big ham! The minute she sees the camera is pointed at her she starts to smile! It has really been a wonderful year. We are so blessed and beyond thankful to the Lord for this precious girl! Here are a few pictures! |
Blessed Christmas![]() Blessed Christmas to each of you and all the families you touch. John, Corinne, Christina and Jennarose |
Our Lifetime Baby![]() We adopted with your agency over 13 years ago! Nicholas loves being a big brother, although his sister thinks she’s the boss of him! Lol |
Thank You!![]() Stella’s adoption has been finalized!! Anthony & I would like to thank you and all of Lifetime’s staff for all the help throughout this process!! Our attorney was also amazing throughout this journey and she came recommended by Lifetime. Please continue to send clients who need an attorney in North Carolina to her. She is an adoptive Mom herself and she made the process so easy for us regarding the legal aspect. |
Merry Christmas!![]() We are pretty much transitioned back to the States. I pray that you and your family at home and Lifetime are well. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed, Happy New Year. Chaun and Bobby |
Blessings![]() We just wanted to say thank you again for all of your help with the blessings of both of our boys. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas! Amy and Jonmark |
From Our Family to Yours!![]() Today our adoption of Ainsley was finalized at the courthouse in Tampa!! Thank you for everything you and the Lifetime team did to match us with her birth mom and an unborn Ainsley. While things got rocky a couple of times you remained calm and supportive, helping us arrive at the best outcome possible. Your expertise in our case, which could have become much more complicated (phew!), was essential to us getting to this milestone. Attached is a photo of us with the judge. She had stacks of stuffed animals behind her and invited Aspen to choose one for Ainsley and one for herself. As you can see Ainsley is a happy and content baby, and is thriving in every way possible. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and thanks again from our family to yours! Monica, Darryl, Aspen and Ainsley |
Our Twins!![]() We wanted to share with you all that today we finalized the adoption of Kyla & Trinity! What an experience this has been! To finally tie the bow on our tremendous gift! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! Best, |
Our Little Man![]() Just sending a quick update on our little man! We hope everyone at Lifetime is doing well! Shay, Kerri and Jared |
Beyond Excited![]() We are beyond excited to inform you that we just received the signed Adoption Decree from the Judge making the adoption of Joseph official!! Words can’t express our emotions at the moment. But we want to try by saying thank you to you and your staff at Lifetime Adoption. This day wouldn’t have been possible without you and everything you did. We are eternally grateful for you help and our family couldn’t be more thrilled about this day becoming a reality at last! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Attached are some pictures of Joseph over the last few months for you and the staff. Hope you enjoy! With love and appreciation, Brad & Bridget |
Amazing Entry into This World![]() Florida had a nice visit with newly adopted parents of baby LJ, who is doing amazing after his early entry in to this world at a little over a pound. Also included a couple of pics. We had hoped one of them would show off how much LJ actually looks like John but it did not show up well. Honestly, they really look like father/son. They both expressed how grateful they are for Lifetime’s support and encouragement and agree that although the wait can be daunting, when the right one comes along, you realize why. |
Blessed![]() We are home now! |
Bless You All!![]() We just want to share that we are over the moon and a very happy family due to adoption… Brooklyn is a healthy and happy and very much loved and spunky two-and-a-half-year-old…. We send pictures to her birth mom each month and she sends us nice notes regularly. Bless you all. Greg and Tina |
Doing Awesome!![]() Carter is doing awesome! 10 1/2 months. Super active! Eats everything! Almost 25lbs! He’s so happy all the time and the light of our lives. Hope you are doing well! Julie, Mike and Carter |
Loving, Happy, Funny, Joyous Child!![]() Langston continues to be loving, happy, funny, joyous, and well-adjusted. He is a very good student, though he doesn’t care much for math. He loves to read books and play with Legos. He has a wonderful imagination, loves to sing and dance, and loves to watch movies. He is going to be tall, we think. He is already just shy of 5 feet tall – taller than most of his classmates – and he currently wears the youth size equivalent of my shoes (which he often pulls on to take out the trash – his chore), and my feet are not small – women’s size 9! This past summer – though only 9 years old – he auditioned for – and won – the part of Young Simba, the lead in the musical, The Lion King! He worked incredibly hard, and was rightly very proud of his performance and hard work. This fall, he was nominated for a regional theater award for his excellent work – the only 9 year old on the list! He is a much beloved classmate, friend, and son. I thank God every day for the privilege of parenting this human. Have a very beautiful Christmas. Sincerely, Robin and Val |
Building Bonds![]() Meet baby Nixon, who will be flying home via a private plane back to Las Vegas when ICPC cleared! Adoptive mom Ruth has been using this wait time to build her bond with birth mom, along with her parents, sister, aunts & uncles. This adoption connection between the two has been incredible! |
Our Greatest Blessing![]() Here are some pictures of Brodie. He is 18 months old today and continues to be our greatest blessing. God answered our prayers in His timing. Have a great week! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Home by Christmas![]() LJ is doing great! He moved to a new kind of bed a couple weeks ago as he didn’t require the original kind of bed he was in anymore with all the bells and whistles needed for newer/sick babies. They tried taking him off CPAP completely last week, but he wasn’t quite ready. He was put on the lower kind of CPAP respiratory support and wore his first outfit last Friday. Now I can hold him wrapped up in blankets in my arms. When I came back on Tuesday he was in an open crib! He had been maintaining his temperature well and yesterday we did the first trial on a bottle! At first he looked around with his eyes as if thinking what the heck is this and what am I supposed to do with it?! Then he started sucking and drank 5ml of milk. He did amazingly well for his first time. They start off slow as they need to get the hang of breathing and drinking at the same time and they get tired easily.
We have attached pictures so you can see how LJ looks now. He is now over 4 lbs and last night I fed him his whole 36ml feed by bottle and he drank it in less than 20 minutes!!! WE think he’s a natural. 😊 Elaine and John |
A Full Three Months!![]() We have had a full 3 months! We had our first family vacation, and Hannah got to see the ocean for the first time! Hope all is well! Tell everyone hi! -Jeanna and Kyle |
Grateful for Lifetime![]() “I am so grateful for Lifetime and Scott and Meredith. – From Bella’s Birth Mom |
Thankful!![]() We got the call at around 4:00 pm, and the whole family was there. Everyone pitched in looking for flights and making preparations. I flew out at 6:00 am and headed straight to the hospital to meet our beautiful new daughter! I had the pleasure of meeting our new daughter’s birth mom as well and we were both thanking each other, her for us adopting her beautiful baby daughter, and me for her giving us this incredible blessing in our lives! Our birth mom’s mother sent a text thanking Lifetime for helping the birth mom find us for her grandchild. She said it means the world to her, and that she knows that her daughter is happy too! Christy and Andy |
Forever Connected![]() We are having so much fun with our 18 month old!!!! |
Brotherly Love!![]() These two boys are already best buddies. If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Our Baby Boy![]() Just wanted to share this beautiful photo of our sweet, loving, beautiful baby boy. Kacie and Alan |
Happiest Little Guy Ever!![]() Some pictures from our visit with sweet Kallan! Seriously the happiest little guy ever! He sure knows how to make anyone smile. He is a year old now and has grown so much since our last visit with him as a newborn. One of Tiffany’s BFF’s, as you can see by her shirt! |
Two Brothers![]() Big brother is enjoying his little brother and can’t wait to share his toys as well! Lifetime would like to congratulate adoptive parents Georgio and Kristan from Florida! They just adopted their baby boy, Roman, through Lifetime Adoption! |
This Beautiful Baby!![]() 18 years ago we adopted this beautiful baby. He is now an Eagle Scout, is attending WVU and was accepted into the honors college. What a journey! Truly blessed, Keith & Karen If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Big Smiles!![]() Kameron is getting so big! He is giving us big smiles and even some baby talk. He went to his first football game a few weeks ago and he loves watching sports with daddy. He has also started sitting up with support, and he loves to nap with big sis. It has been amazing watching him grow and we have enjoyed every minute. Thanks again for all you and everyone at Lifetime have done for us. Have a great afternoon, Kevin and Chemeika |
Our Little Princess![]() Just wanted to send a quick update about our little princess. Grace turned 4 months on Friday. Can you believe it?! |
For a Lifetime![]() We got Charlotte’s one year photos back. God Bless, Helen, Peter, and Charlotte |
Our Two Daughters![]() Our two lifetime daughters in pictures! Thanks for what you all do, James and Leigh Ann If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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How Much Our Lives Have Changed!![]() I just wanted to share an update/thoughts on Colton Henry and share with you some recent photos we had taken of him. Colton just turned 8 months and got his first tooth this month. He is getting mobile by rolling and scooting his away around the house. Often, I sit back and think about how much our lives have changed in the past year. Last August, I was getting ready to have new photos taken of Chris and I because we were at our year mark and our profile needed to be updated. I had no idea at the time this little guy would join our family 4 months later. This August we were capturing our son’s sweet expressions and many rolls and chins. The best part of his story is that we are still in contact with his amazing birth parents and text often to share updates, photos and what’s going on in each others lives. We all enjoy celebrating in Colton’s ‘firsts’. His birth mother even called me on Mother’s Day to wish me a happy first Mother’s Day. While so many years leading up to this one felt like years of despair and loss our hearts were being prepared for this role and this year of joy and gratitude. I hope all is well! Sincerely, Carrie and Chris |
Our Beautiful Blessing![]() Here are some pictures for you, can you believe that our beautiful blessing is almost seven years old now? We wonder sometimes how that can be! All the best to you, Jesus and Ronna |
Huge Amazing Journey!![]() Lucy Mae was born in 2012 and placed directly into my husband’s arms as I loved, kissed, and wiped the tears of our birth mother. Since then, it has been a HUGE AMAZING JOURNEY OF LOVE LAUGHTER and TEARS. |
Ready for School!![]() Isabelle is doing well. |
Summer Fun!![]() Landon is doing well. |
A Pure and Perfect Gift from Heaven![]() Today Elijah is six weeks old and we thought a perfect time to share some of his newborn photographs. Elijah is a pure and perfect gift from heaven and our hearts are overflowing with love for this little boy. He’s a great sleeper and eater, loves to hear daddy play the guitar and watching the trees blow in the breeze from our deck. We’re enjoying a beautiful summer together as a family, and cannot thank you all enough for your role, support and prayers to make our dreams come true. God Bless! XO Derek, Jennifer and Elijah |
Three Lifetime Babies!![]() Here are our three Lifetime babies! |
Look at Him!![]() Our first professional set of photos of our Family! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Today is Special![]() Our sweet princess celebrated her first birthday on August 1st but TODAY is even more special. Thank you, |
These Boys Have Captured Our Hearts![]() Here are some pics of 2 Lifetime babies that finally got to meet! Kara and Ethan adopted Ezra and we adopted Carter. Kara and I have known each other our entire lives. Our moms went to college together, so we have lots of childhood memories together. Now, we have Lifetime and our wonderful birth mothers to thank for the next generation:) Ezra was born Jan 20th in South Carolina and Carter was born Jan 21st in California. These boys have captured our hearts, and we are so thankful for them. |
Simply Perfect![]() It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we became parents to Michaela. She is simply perfect and everyone who meets her agrees. Michaela is smart, curious, funny and opinionated. The deacon and his wife from our church call her “The CEO” because she clearly runs things around here! Last month we celebrated her first birthday and it was a wonderful testament to the amazing tribe of people who help us raise our baby girl. |
Happy Forever Day!![]() We just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for all you (and all of Lifetime) did for our family. Thanks again for everything! Darryl and Melissa |
Six Months!![]() Just wanted to share a few of Gunner’s six month pictures that we got back today! Can’t thank you all enough for your support. Shasta and Stephen |
Very Proud of our Young Man![]() William finished out the school year with a very good report card- 4 A’s and 1 B!! He scored advanced in reading and math as well. The highlight of his school year was performing a dance routine with friends in the school talent show. They got the crowd cheering and clapping to a popular Bruno Mars song! |
So Happy!![]() Jared is loving summer and we captured a few excited moments at the zoo this past week! Kerri, Shay and Jared |
Our Precious Girl![]() We CANNOT believe it has been a whole year since this precious girl came into our lives! Hannah is walking EVERYWHERE and starting to try to run! She says mama and dada which melts our hearts. She loves being held especially by mom and dad. She is a great little eater and a great little sleeper!
We had a party for her on Saturday! She LOVED her smash cake! She was definitely the life of the party! Jeanna and Kyle |
Getting So Big!![]() He will be 3 in September already! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Always Smiling![]() We wanted to share some super cute pics of our little man. He has changed our lives forever! He is almost 6 months, working on sitting, and doing awesome! LOVES people and is always smiling and is such a happy little guy. Much love to lifetime and his beautiful mother for this wonderful gift 🙂 We can’t imagine our lives without him. Mike and Julie |
A Wonderful Trip![]() I thought you may want to know how well the openness of our adoption is going. Frank, Tori and I went to visit Tori’s bio parents for a few days over the holiday week. It was the first time we have seen them since Tori was discharged from the NICU and it was a wonderful trip. We met other bio family members, went out to eat together and Tori’s bio mom even got to experience Tori’s first trip to the zoo with us. A great time was truly had by all. We have gained more than a daughter. We’ve gained extended family that wants nothing more than for this precious girl to be happy and know she’s loved from all sides. Thank you for everything, |
Feels Like Forever!![]() Gunner has been home for almost two weeks now and I really can’t believe it’s only been two weeks – it feels like it’s been forever. He is 6 months old today and weighs 18 lbs 12 oz. He is adored and brings so much joy to our lives. His “virtual” twin, Willow and he are besties. They are happiest together and neither naps well if the other one isn’t in the same room. I still talk to his birth mom and grandma often and regularly send them pictures and videos and updates. Stephen and Shasta |
So Much Joy!![]() Hard to believe Maesyn is a year old, but we have and continue to enjoy every second with her. She’s brought so much joy not only to our lives, but everyone she comes into contact with. |
Blessings Two Times![]() We are having some very exciting times. June is loving her brother soo much so its just a fun time as his personality is developing. Here a few pics of Jay and June all thanks to you and your team!!! Thanks! Julie and Jordan |
So Amazing!![]() 15 months ago, when Ahava was 6 months old, we visited San Gimignano, a town in Tuscany. Now that she is 21 months old, we visited the town again and took a picture in the same spot. |
Adored!![]() Hannah is 11 months old now. It is crazy how time flies. I used to hear people say that in relation to their children, but to experience it personally is so different! She walks EVERYWHERE! She loves making funny faces, playing in the water, being outside, and dancing. She is feisty, happy, and so sweet. Everyone that meets her adores her! -Jeanna and Kyle |
Big Sis![]() We just wanted to say thank you for the anniversary card and and the baby gift of ‘God Found Us You’. It’s hard to believe that Leif is already 4 weeks old! He is doing great and Carolina loves her new role as a big sister! Here are a few pictures from the last 4 weeks. We spent our ICPC time relaxing, taking small family outings to museums and a waterfall. We also were able to spend time introducing Leif to his extended family! He already has had lots of love from Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles and Cousins. Sally and Jon |
First Birthday![]() Can you believe it’s been a year?! We just celebrated Avery’s First birthday and reflected on God’s amazing design for our family. Avery is doing well. You wouldn’t ever imagine he started off 3 lbs. (#another miracle) He’s babbling up a storm, getting his “walking legs” and becoming friends with all his cousins. And if you could only see the bond that is developing between him and his NaNa. It makes you melt. |
Time Flies!We can’t believe that our girls are already 2 months old! Time sure flies when you’re changing diapers, feeding, running to doctor’s appointments and losing sleep!! 😉 It’s been a journey in discovery as we continue to ease into parenthood. We devour every minute with these girls! We still can’t believe we have twins!!! We find ourselves reflecting on our journey a lot and we can only feel blessed & humbled! Until next time! Best, |
Our Adoption Journey![]() Thank you so much for all of your time, patience, effort, and support on our adoption journey. Our birth mom has been the most amazing birth mom. We have a very strong bond and I am so thankful for that. Lucy is doing so well. She is such a happy and snuggly baby. And her cheeks… I can’t get enough of them! We are on our way to go have lunch with her birth mom. I’m excited to spend some time with her. All of the webinars and advice you guys give have really helped us develop a strong bond with her. Thank you for that! Here are a few pictures of our sweet Lucy! Thank you all, |
Our Special Bond!![]() From the day we signed our contract with Lifetime we started praying for two people, our future child & also the birth mom (or birth family) that would forever be apart of our lives. -Craig & Courtney |
Growing So Fast!![]() We’ve been in contact with Gus’ birth mom on a regular basis, sending her pictures and messaging her. She is doing really well from what she tells me! I’m so happy for her. Our sweet Gus, he is growing so fast! I can’t believe he just turned 8 months. It seems like yesterday we got the call from you telling us his birth mom wanted to talk with us. God is so good!! It’s awesome how God has used our wait to encourage other adoptive families. I’ve connected with so many adoptive moms and moms-to-be since adopting Gus. It’s such a supportive community. Thank you for being patient with me and always listening when I needed to call and talk or vent or cry. You ladies are amazing and we are so thankful for you!! |
It's Official!![]() He was already our son, but now it is official! |
Thank You![]() We are getting settled and absolutely loving life! We were able to celebrate Grace with our family and friends last weekend at what was supposed to be her baby shower. We received so many amazing gifts. Grace has so many clothes we can’t even fit them all in the closet! She is 1 month today. We can’t believe how quickly time is going. She had a check up today and she is doing great. She is already up to 7 pounds! |
Our New Family!![]() We learned about their birth mom from a friend approximately 2 years to the day our journey began (this includes the 3 1/2 months before we signed with Lifetime.) As we posed for this photo, we couldn’t help to feel that waiting 2 years wasn’t enough to prepare us for when they arrived. LOL! I personally struggled with the wait and we were even considering ending our journey. But Natalie called me and spoke words that I really needed to hear. We learned about the twins’ birth mom on Sunday and flew to MA to be with her the following Saturday as she was induced. The twins were born on 3/24 at 1:55am and 2:08am. The 2 year wait came down to 6 days! The girls were born at 35 weeks so they were kept in CCU/NICU. The staff at the hospital was nothing short of tremendous. We weren’t the adoptive parents, we were THE parents. They were extremely respectful of us and very protective of us. Some of the nurses offered to help us at the airport once we were ICPC cleared. The entire experience at the hospital was great! The paperwork could only be submitted to ICPC when both girls were discharged. Kyla was discharged first on a Monday and Trinity was discharged the following Friday. Paperwork was overnighted to ICPC that Friday and we were cleared the following Monday! Record time according to the agency in MA! This photo is of their first night in their bassinets in FL! Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of visitors, packages and 2 very generous baby showers. We have been blessed beyond our wildest dreams with not 1 but 2 beautiful baby girls. Lifetime kept us going when we were ready to give up and we’re so happy that Natalie called when she did! 😉 Thanks, |
Our Joy!![]() We had the transfer of custody hearing today for Noah! Everything went well and we expect to finalize right before Thanksgiving. |
Can you believe it has been 10 months?![]() Can you believe it has been 10 months?! Time is flying! Hannah took her first steps this past month! I sent that video to you in the last email. She crawls everywhere! She is so fast! She started to say “Mama” this month. It melts my heart! She has played in her kiddie pool twice in the last few weeks and she loves them just as much as she loves bath time! We have spent lots of time with friends and family this month. We celebrated our first Mother’s Day with Hannah. It was the most wonderful experience in the world. She has brought us so much joy! Every day with her is a new adventure! Kyle and Jeanna |
Celebrating One Year!![]() We celebrated Brodie’s first birthday yesterday. We can’t believe it’s been a year! We cannot thank you, Tiffany, and everybody at Lifetime for all you did for us. Sincerely, Kristi and Chris |
Our Crazy Story!![]() Our story is crazy. We basically got a call at 3:30 in the afternoon on Jan 26th saying that there was a Birth Mom who had picked us and she was in the hospital and going to have the baby at seven o’clock that night. So we only had about a 4 hour notice that we were getting a baby! And the amazing thing was that she was only about 45 minutes away from where we live! We rushed to the hospital and that night a beautiful healthy baby boy was born! We named him Brady. Brady is the best baby I’ve ever seen. And no I’m not just biased 😉 He currently sleeps through the night and only cries when he’s hungry. Josiah and Cassidy |
Stealing Our Hearts![]() Our little man turned 2 last week!! We took him to the zoo to celebrate, and his favorite things were pointing out all the “blue trashcans” and “agua” in the bear exhibit. He is getting so big, and continues to steal our hearts every day! Hope you and everyone at Lifetime are well! We are going to start working on our application for baby #2!! |
Adorable 9 MonthsJust wanted to share this adorable 9 month photo of Piper! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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Beyond Grateful![]() Here are some photos of us and sweet Colton. We are beyond grateful that we get to raise Colton. He is the most amazing gift. We are so thankful for his birth parents, we love them dearly. Colton is almost 5 months, he loves to coo, smile, suck on his hands and laugh. We are trying to enjoy every moment with him. Carrie and Chris |
Adoption is a Miracle![]() Here is a very nice message that we got from Brooklyn’s birth mom today on her 2nd birthday… Adoption is a miracle and she was a gift from God. Thank you… Tina and Greg “I hope today is a joyous day for you all and I hope the celebration is a plenty. |
He's Growing Up!![]() Hunter will turn 4 soon. |
Adoption Day![]() We finalized Miriam’s adoption! |
Can’t Believe it has Been 9 Months!![]() I can’t believe it has been 9 months! I feel like I say that every month. Time is continuing to fly by! Hanna is standing on her own now, crawling everywhere, climbing on everything, eating everything, and is as busy as a bee! She is so curious! It is so wonderful to watch her explore her world every day! We went on a trip to see Kyle’s family and my brother. She did wonderful! This month we got the opportunity to do something called “cardboard testimonies” at church. Different people walked up with signs that on one side said what was going on in their life, and on the other side said what God had done. Ours said “longed for a child” on the front, and on the back it said “adopted our beautiful Hannah last summer”. -Jeanna and Kyle |
Our Busy Little Boy![]()
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So Blessed to be Her Parents![]() We are so blessed to be Ahava’s parents. It’s been 18 months and we are awestruck by her every day. She loves nature and being outside. She gets really excited when she sees animals. Ahava is such a good traveler. She loves observing her surroundings. She really likes to go on trips because she enjoys the outdoors and we are outside a lot. She waves and says “ciao” to the people passing by. We try to capture every precious moment that we can. Thank you all again. Your work at Lifetime impacts so many people’s lives in such a positive way. |
Wonderful Visit![]()
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He's Here!![]()
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A Year in Our Lives![]() Just wanted to share a picture of our son’s first year! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply
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God's Plan for This Precious Boy![]() Karen said that Joshua is having surgery next week to close the hole in his heart & other than that he is a very active, healthy 7 month old. That little one did not stop the entire time he was here and so strong! My goodness, I thought he was going to start running! Ed and Karen are so sweet and we really enjoyed working with them. |
Good Morning Ladies!![]() Daniel, Noah and I made back to St. Louis safely. ☺️ It rained thru all 5 states, and Daniel was a trooper, driving the whole way. Noah did really well. We are so grateful for your guidance, and for referring Dion to us. He was wonderful and took great care of us. We are so blessed to go into this holiday with Noah here at home with us! My Mom and brother were so excited, they decorated for Noah and for Easter. |
Happy Easter Fun!![]()
If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply |
Our Adoption Journey![]() Well, we’ve been home with our sweet Harper Anne for about 2 and a half months now. Can’t believe how fast time flies! We are adjusting to our new life pretty well! Harper is thriving. She is happy and healthy. She is 11 weeks old today! She’s smiling and cooing and growing like a weed. She loves going to church and really enjoys the worship music! Everyone at church comments on what a good baby she is. She loves it when we sing to her and one of her favorite places to be is sitting on her Daddy’s lap! She just had her first visit to Disney World last weekend! She even went on a couple of rides and seemed to enjoy herself! I’ve been back to work for almost a month now. I hate leaving her every day, but my mother has been caring for her during the day while Justin and I work, which has made it a bit easier to leave her. We are so blessed and thankful to God and Harper’s birth parents for placing her in our lives. She is our greatest joy. |
Forever Grateful![]()
This precious face was so worth the wait! We are so blessed! Jack is 9 months old and growing like a weed! He blesses everyone he comes in contact with! Such a happy personality and we are forever grateful for each of you at Lifetime! Phillip and Jennifer |
Adorable!![]()
If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply |
Crazy Wonderful and Amazing!![]() Things are going well here in Detroit. We moved to the Ronald McDonald House yesterday & it is such a blessing! The doctors say he is doing wonderfully. He’s eating well and resting. All the nurses just love him 😁 |
Precious Princess![]()
Thank you again for all of your guidance and support during our whirlwind weekend! Brandon and Megan |
Happy St. Patty's Day!![]() Hailey, Joe and I are doing so well!! I wanted to share some pictures of our beautiful girl. Her shirt is not correct though because we are the luckiest parents in the world to be so blessed! We are forever grateful for you and Lifetime. Joe and Megan |
Just Can't Get Enough of Her!![]() We can’t believe she is already 8 months old! This little girl brings us so much joy every single day! She is crawling EVERYWHERE! She pulls to stand whenever possible, and she loves to bounce! |
Sharing the Joy!![]() We finalized and couldn’t be happier! If we can help you or someone you care for, share this link to our free application: LifetimeAdoption.com/apply |
Open Adoption Blessings![]() The true blessing of open adoption can be seen in the following photos. I wanted to share with you the joy that knowing her biological family and having a relationship with them has brought Acacia. Here is the story to go with the pictures, I also had a chance to have breakfast with her sister’s (closest in age, just 4 at the time) adoptive mother. In a very friendly two hours I found out that she had told her daughter very little other than that she was adopted. I told her all I had learned about the benefits of open adoption from The Family Network and Lifetime. I kept in touch over the years and learned that she had reached out to the biological family. Acacia finally met her sister Lola when she was 7 when they visited us. We were able to arrange for the two oldest sisters to spend a day with us as well. We have visited Lola twice in New Mexico and they have visited again. We have become “family”. The girls will be spending a week at summer camp together this year. As adoptive parents we are comforted in sharing the similarities in personality these two share. The girls love each other and also like to find the things they like together. They love that they have each other. Here are two pictures taken today of these two in New Mexico sharing their love of rocks and nature. This is the result of an open adoption, where like a marriage, you gain an entire new family to add to your own. David and Arjuna |
Growing So Fast![]() Ahava is growing so fast. She is making so many friends and getting invited to birthday parties. Here’s a pic of her having a ball at her friend’s birthday party. It is a joy to watch her evolve from a baby to a fun-loving toddler. She is very social and becoming more independent each day. |
A Special Day for Our Family!![]() Just wanted to let you know that yesterday WE FINALIZED!!! Such a huge and special day for our family! Both sets of grandparents traveled to be with us and to *officially* welcome Aubrey into our family forever (even though in our hearts it was already done!). Aubrey is now a week away from 3 months old and is doing great! She loves being held and worn in a wrap (best invention for adoptive mamas in my opinion!). She recently started to recognize my and Clayton’s faces and began smiling when we talk to her or make funny faces which is the cutest thing on earth. We love her so much and are so thankful for you both and for the entire staff at Lifetime! So grateful for the education we received from you all about open adoption. We frequently text with Aubrey’s birthmom and have an added level of peace knowing she is doing well and is still glad that she chose adoption. And thank you so much, Tiffany! We worked to finalize asap so we could all have peace of mind knowing everything is forever official. We had a great experience working with you and will definitely refer all future couples we know who are thinking about adoption to Lifetime! Clayton and Sarah |
Our First Birthday![]() Can you believe it? Matteo is one!!! We are thrilled! |
It's Been 2 Years!It was two years on February 16th that we talked to Jared’s birth mom for the very first time! We remember it like it was yesterday! Thank you will never be enough for all you did to help make our dreams of a having a family come true! It was a rocky 2 months between the first call and bringing Jared home, but we wouldn’t change a thing! This a pic we took of Jared this year on the 16th:) Shay and Kerri |
Over the Moon!![]() Our sweet b |