Hello, we are Bret and Rebecca! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to introduce ourselves and learn more about our family.

Our story began at a high school football game. We were introduced to each other through mutual friends and spent the entire game getting to know each other (add in the multiple trips to the concession stand). We quickly realized we were becoming each other’s best friend. Twelve years after dating and experiencing life together, Bret proposed at a family fish fry, and we tied the knot in the fall of 2022.

Soon after getting married, we knew we were ready to start our family. After about a year of trying to conceive, we found out through doctors we would be unable to have a biological child.

Becoming parents has always been a dream of ours and something that has been consistent in our hearts. We have always had a heart for adoption as Bret and one of his sisters were adopted. We cannot wait to welcome a child into our hearts and our family.

I have always wanted to be a mom, and grew up playing pretend school with my sister, finding myself as the mom of the students while my sister was the teacher. I was constantly finding ways to help take care of my sister and younger cousins.

I work as an advanced medical support assistant, helping veterans receive the care that they need. The people I work with have become family and it brings me joy being able to help them. It is rewarding to hear about patients' stories and experiences.

I cannot wait to share the love that I have with a child. Everything I have learned and everything I have in my heart goes unmatched. Being a mom is one of the greatest blessings I could imagine for myself.

Thoughts From Bret:

Rebecca is one of the most selfless people I know, always putting others before herself and taking care of people. She has the kindest heart. I have never met someone who loves children and their family as much as Rebecca does. She is very good at crafting and loves finding ways to create things with her nieces and nephews.

Rebecca is very close to her friends and family and has the biggest heart. I know she will be the best mother to a child and will give them the world.

Fun Facts About Rebecca:

• Rebecca loves Disney. Her favorite Disney movie is The Lion King.
• She is a huge sports fan (especially football) and grew up playing sports.
• She is a puzzle nerd and especially loves ones that involve big, blue skies.
• Rebecca loves to craft and has a knack for decorating.

My oldest sister and I were each adopted when we were six-months-old from South Korea by parents who gave us a great life. It has been a dream of mine to grow a family through adoption. Family has always been very important to me and I look forward to experiencing new adventures and traditions with a child. 

I work as a crane operator where I can be outdoors and use my hands. I love my job and the people I work with have become very close friends. I love everything outdoors—fishing, golfing, and spending time with our dogs.

Thoughts From Rebecca:

Bret has always enjoyed making everyone laugh, being a go-getter, and standing out (like when he does the Dirty Dancing skit with his friend in the middle of the dance floor).

Bret loves kids; they have always drawn to him. He loves to give his niece and nephew rides around the yard in the John Deere tractor and let them play “putt putt” around the backyard with his golf clubs. He adores our infant nephew and is present, making sure he has everything he needs.

Bret is an amazing friend and family member. He puts everyone else’s needs before his own, going the extra mile, even when it’s not asked. Bret is constantly checking in on friends and family, and never misses a birthday or anniversary. He always makes everyone feel loved and special.

Fun Facts About Bret:

• Bret is known as “Mr. Fix It”, as he can create something out of nothing.
• He loves watching outdoor YouTube videos
• He loves hunting for asparagus
• Bret was in the Marine Corps.

Home: Home is where we gather with friends, family, and our two dogs, Remi and Luna. Our ranch-style home was built in 1960. Our favorite part about it is how open the layout is so we can always be around one another. There is a cozy feel to each room. We have a great backyard with a big garden and an entrance to our family’s pool next door.

Neighborhood: Our neighborhood is centrally located to many great places. We love to take walks to see all the kids and dogs playing outside. There is even an elementary school in our subdivision! One of our favorite activities is driving down the road to our favorite ice cream farm that has animals and a giant firepit. This neighborhood is a great place to raise a family.

Community: We are within ten minutes of downtown, which has a very nice small town feel, and where there are endless opportunities to explore. There are concerts and boat rides on the riverfront along with children’s activities and games throughout the summer. Just fifteen minutes away, there is a local minor league baseball stadium where we love attending games, and a children’s zoo. We can’t wait to take a child to all these places!

Both of us grew up very close with our families. Bret’s parents live right next door and Rebecca’s parents live four minutes away, and we see them on a daily and weekly basis. Our siblings and cousins are our best friends, and family cookouts were important traditions for both of us. We cannot wait to pass these special relationships on to the next generation.

Our parents are already amazing grandparents! Rebecca’s parents love reading books with our nephew and spoiling him, and Bret’s parents love receiving special drawings from our nieces and nephew. They are already anticipating the day we can add another loved one to the group! 

Our family members love to spend time together. We love to play games on Christmas and eat too much on Thanksgiving. We love to take camping and tubing trips in the summer and family game nights are never missed!

Everyone—from our family to our friends—has been so supportive and excited about our decision to adopt. We are a very loving group that cannot wait to welcome another child into our family. They can’t wait to celebrate every milestone, babysit often, and shower the child with all the love that they have.

With each season comes new traditions. As a family, we love to keep traditions alive and create new ones along the way. We cannot wait to share these special moments with a child.

Spring: We love to grow our own produce, and spend a lot of time working outside with the dogs running around. We get our plants ready and love to watch them grow! We love to golf, and spring is when we can start going out on the course together and with friends.

Summer: The highlight of each summer are our family cookouts and time spent playing in the pool. We love to get together with cousins, aunts, and uncles on the weekends to grill, play games, and swim. We host big 4th of July parties filled with yard games and fireworks. Bret loves to fish and will spend a lot of time on the water.

Fall: Football season! We are BIG football fans and love to spend weekends with friends and family picking different food themes for each game. We can’t wait to add a new member to our fan club! We get together for a cookout to celebrate National Adoption Day and enjoy time spent together.

Winter: Christmas is our favorite! We love all the Christmas activities and traditions. We drive around looking at Christmas lights, and dedicate a day to holiday baking when we make all kinds of Christmas desserts and cookies. The holidays are such a magical time, and we cannot wait to share them with a child.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about us and learn about who we are. Thank you for considering an adoption plan. We have longed to become parents and will love the baby unconditionally!

We will give the baby everything we have to offer and raise them in a loving home. We will cherish every moment with them and continue to learn and grow with them. We can’t wait to share our lives with a child. 

Regardless of the level of openness you prefer, we will always remind the child of the loving choice that their birth mother made for them. We are so honored that you would take the time to read about us and know us a little better.