We want to begin by expressing our deepest gratitude for the love and thoughtfulness you are putting into your adoption plan. We can only imagine the depth of emotions you are experiencing as you navigate this journey, and want you to know that we hold you in the highest respect and admiration for your strength, courage, and love for the child.

Thank you,

Dillon & Nicole

After meeting through a mutual friend, becoming friends, and then dating for a few years, we were married in July of 2013. Our families were both very supportive of our union; in fact, we have joked that our families like our spouse more than their own children! We were both raised in Christian homes, and feel as though religion has played a large role in creating our system of values. 

Our relationship has been strengthened by life's ups and downs, and is full of laughter, hard work, and respect for one another. We are grateful for each day together, and look forward to sharing our loving home and family with a child. We know this relationship is the foundation of our future family and have worked hard to ensure it is strong through finding joy in each day and appreciating one another.

We knew before being married that we would like to have children and were aware of infertility issues. Ultimately, we are unable to biologically have children and believe that adoption is the best choice for us to build a family. Being parents is something we have always wanted and we know we are ready for this opportunity. 

Dillon grew up on a large ranch, and loves being outdoors whether hiking, hunting, exploring, foraging, farming, or logging. He is a fourth-generation logger, comes from a family full of loggers, and enjoys his profession. He works on jobs relatively close to our home, and is the hardest worker I have ever met!

Dillon is always willing to lend a helping hand. He is quite handy, tackling projects from remodeling and fixing vehicles, to building things around the house and garden.

While he is very quiet in groups of people and can be shy, he loves to make others happy. He is very reliable, easy-going, and flexible.

Watching him be an uncle to our nieces and nephews is my favorite thing; he is patient and kind and so good at teaching them. I know that he will make a wonderful dad someday.

A Few of Dillon's Favorite Things:

• Loves: Animals, especially his dog, Scout
• Foods: Sweets and steaks
• Activities: BBQing, hunting, hiking, going to concerts
• TV: Watching sports (especially college basketball) and hunting shows
• Movies: "A River Runs Through It" and "Jeremiah Johnson"

Nicole has been a teacher since 2010, teaching both elementary and middle school math classes. She loves to teach and be around kids, and often when we are out around town, Nicole’s students recognize her and are always excited to see her. She also helps out at her parents' marketing company when they need extra help.

She is always moving and doesn't ever seem to sit still for long! Nicole has a great eye for design and remodeling, and likes to work on (and add new things to) our list of projects. She enjoys gardening, working in our yard, huckleberry picking, and taking care of our animals.

She’s selfless, always taking care of everyone else and ensuring others are happy. Spending time with family is one of her favorite things to do. She is not just an aunt to our nieces and nephews; she’s more like a second mom. She supports them in all of their activities, school, church, and sports. I can’t wait to see her with kids who call her mom.

A Few of Nicole's Favorite Things:

• Loves: Her chickens and her dog, Cowboy
• Shopping: Antique shows, craft fairs, farmer’s markets
• Sports: College basketball and football
• Activities: Decorating, organizing, and cleaning
• Outings: Hiking and concerts
• Skill: Baking (...yes, she is in on the sourdough craze)

We love our home, which we purchased in 2017. We have been working to remodel and update it, focusing on one project at a time, and love how we have transformed our house into a home. We had help from friends and family throughout the various projects. While we enjoy the inside of the house, the shop, garden, and large yard are the best parts! 

Our home is blessed by our incredibly spoiled and loved dogs. Scout is a Heeler/Aussie mix and spends most of her time chasing a ball and watching over our house. She enjoys playing outside, no matter the weather, and is always near Dillon. Cowboy is our puppy, and joined our home in 2024. He is an Australian shepherd, full of playful energy, and has been a fun addition to our family. We also have a flock of fifteen chickens who love to free-range and eat lots of treats. Nicole likes to bring home or hatch new fluffy chicks.

Our home is located in a small suburb, close to the best schools and a popular hiking/biking trail. We live in a very safe, tight-knit community, and have amazing neighbors. Our families have both lived in the area for many generations, and we all enjoy the beautiful landscape and the friendly residents. We are entertained by the deer and other animals in the area. The deer are harmless (except to our flowers!)

Where we live in Northern Idaho, we have easy access to Spokane, WA and to Montana. We love living here as we are close to mountains and lakes, and we can’t wait to introduce our family-friendly community to a child.

Both of our families have deep roots in our North Idaho community. Most of our family is still in this area and we spend a lot of our time together including holidays and game nights, and all of the cousins all play together. Our families are supportive, helpful, and fun to be around. Our extended families are a major part of our lives and spending time together is important to us. 

Dillon's dad is a logger and lives north of town where he loves to spend time with his farm animals. Dillon's mom is a nurse and a flight instructor. After suffering the tragic loss of Dillon’s sister, we have helped to provide some stability and support for our nephews. The boys live with Dillon’s mom, and our role of “aunt and uncle” has changed a bit as we assist in supporting them. The boys like to work in the garden, hang out with Uncle Dillon, jump on the trampoline, and play with the dogs. We value our relationship with these two so much.

Nicole is very close with her parents, sisters, and grandpa. Her parents own a printing and marketing company and her dad also officiates college football. One of her sisters has five young kids who are close in age, and her other sister is a family medicine doctor. We all love to watch sports, have family dinner, or just hangout together and enjoy each other's company. Our nieces and nephews are the center of attention wherever they go; our family is filled with love for one another and we all take care of each other!

Both of us and our families love to spend our time outdoors. The winters in North Idaho make this a little bit more difficult, but the rest of the year we make use of the amazing lakes and rivers, hiking trails, our garden and backyard, and of course the mountains. We both enjoy taking care of our animals and hope to have more animals in the future.

We enjoy working on home projects and renovations, and Dillon loves to spend time building in our shop. We love to watch cousins, nieces, and nephews play sports and participate in other activities. Nicole's family attends and watches a lot of football games.

Dillon grew up going to Christian churches and schools and Nicole was raised Catholic. We attend mass at the church where we were married. Although we plan to raise a child/children in the Catholic faith, we look forward to celebrating other cultures and traditions shared from the birth family. 

Family traditions are important to us and we love celebrating every holiday! During major holidays, we spend time with both of our families and extended families. Nicole’s family is Irish, so we look forward to celebrating St. Patrick's Day by singing Irish songs and enjoying one another's company. Dillon loves Christmas time, and we love celebrating our family’s traditions and creating some of our own. Ultimately, we enjoy all of these holidays because we cherish our time together with all of our family members!

Thank you for taking the time to review our profile book. We wish you the best with this big decision and throughout the future. We are hopeful to meet you someday.

We can’t wait to share our lives with a child, and we will honor the incredible gift you are considering giving. Our hearts are open, and our greatest hope is to provide a home filled with love, stability, and endless support for them. We will always cherish and respect the story of how they came into the world and the love that led them to us. Honoring the child’s identity and roots is very important to us, and they will always know where they came from—a place of deep love. If it is your wish, we would be honored to maintain a connection and share in a relationship that respects and values you as an important part of their life story.

Whatever your decision, please know that you are seen, valued, and appreciated beyond words. No matter what, you are a loving parent making the best choice for a child, and that is an act of pure love.

With gratitude and respect, we thank you for taking the time to get to know who we are as a family and for considering an adoption plan. We truly appreciate the time and effort put into creating a plan, and sincerely hope you receive the support you need during this time.

We appreciate you,

Dillon & Nicole