Hello! We are Amelia, Mike, Clara, and Mosby! We are a family, based in New York State, who hope to once again grow our family through domestic infant adoption.

We are homestudy approved to take placement of a child/ren from anywhere in the United States.

We are hopeful to connect with a family who would like an open or semi-open adoption, and we look forward to building a relationship with the birth family, if they so choose.

After living together in Virginia, Florida, and Maryland, we felt called to move north to be closer to family, so in the summer of 2018, we moved to New York. Amelia grew up in the town we now call home, and her parents are just 10 minutes down the road from us.

We have spent the last handful of years renovating our home into the relaxed, lake life kind of oasis we’ve been looking for. Located just two miles from the shores of Lake Ontario, we have easy access to more than 900 acres of parkland and top rated schools.

Two of the things we love the most about our neighborhood are how many kids there are and the sense of community and connection we have with our neighbors. Our neighborhood is the kind of place where kids still run around and play outside together. You’ll see them leaping through sprinklers on hot summer days, riding their bikes, or making up their own imaginative games from the moment they get home from school until dusk. We enjoy block parties, fireworks in the summer, Halloween parades, Turkey Trots, and decorations for every season.

For us, family is everything. In September 2023 we adopted our daughter Clara, and she has brought more joy to our family than we ever could have imagined. She is an active little lady, who loves music, dancing, and playing with other kids. We would love for her to have the opportunity to grow up with at least one or two siblings. Clara also loves dogs, especially our dog Mosby. True partners in crime, you can find her sneaking him bits of her meals, cuddling, and playing together.

Our close proximity to Amelia’s parents allows us to spend quality time together, and Clara and Mosby both adore them as well.

Together, with friends we consider to be family, we celebrate birthdays, have fun cookouts and pool parties. In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors and going to concerts. We also enjoy weekend getaways and short road trips to discover new and interesting places.

We are definitely an “experiences not things” and “opt-outside” kind of family, and these sentiments carry through to many of our hobbies and traditions.

One of our favorite things to do is “trunk breakfast.” On pretty much any given weekend, you will find us enjoying breakfast while sitting in the back of our little SUV at the lake.

We also enjoy cooking and supporting local farms and businesses. Our Sunday mornings are often spent driving through the nearby farms to stop at different fruit and vegetable stands to buy fresh produce. We love spending part of the weekend cooking together to meal prep for the week ahead.

No matter the season, you will find us in the great outdoors. We go hiking year-round in our local, state, and national parks. In the winter, we watch hockey and go snowshoeing, and we love making it up to the Adirondack Mountains, where we enjoy ice skating, bobsledding, and dog sledding. In the summer, we take time off from work to travel.

Together, we have ridden horses down the beach in California, sailed the tall ships in Maine, eaten our way through New Mexico, and even ridden camels through the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

We are happy to live a simple life full of rich and memorable experiences, and we are excited to share these kinds of experiences with little ones.

Steadfast and dedicated to her friends and family, Amelia is someone you can count on to provide loving, balanced support. When she sets out to do something, she does it--- whether it is accomplishing something at home or at work or planning the next family trip.

With her, you always know what you’re getting and you know she has everyone’s best interests in mind.

Creative and outgoing, her personality is perfect for her career in educational admissions. Amelia also has a strong, adventurous spirit. She has traveled across the globe and finds joy in interacting with the people she meets, taking pictures, hiking, and biking. Amelia LOVES winter. Once the snow flies, she is ready to deck the halls for Christmas, strap on her snowshoes, and cozy up by the fire with a good book or movie. Amelia also loves sewing and has made many beautiful pieces for friends and family to enjoy.

I also admire Amelia’s spirituality and her appreciation of the little things--- coffee in the morning, going to the lake, cooking delicious meals, and quiet evening walks around the neighborhood.

I could not ask for a more fun, nurturing partner in life, or a more amazing mother to our children.

Fun Facts About Amelia

• Can’t Live Without: Iced coffee
• Favorite Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 
• Bucket List Item: Visit every continent 
• If Amelia could have any superpower, it would be: The ability to speak every language.
• If Amelia could have any job, other than her current job, it would be: Travel Lifestyle Photographer/Videographer

Mike and I have been married for more than a decade now, and I wouldn’t change a thing about our relationship. One of my favorite quotes is: “Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time,” and I see Mike live the essence of this quote every day.

He is the kind of guy who goes out of his way to make sure others are taken care of--- checking in on a friend, helping an elderly neighbor, plowing someone’s driveway “just because”, or paying for someone else’s coffee or meal. He is one of the most selfless and thoughtful people I know, and I admire his ability to balance his generosity without being taken advantage of. He is a man of integrity and someone who will always do what is right--- even when what is right might be the more challenging path to take. Outside of his job in policy, Mike loves fitness challenges, travel, reading, podcasts, and dogs.

He finds the most joy in the time he spends outdoors and with friends and family.

Fun Facts About Mike

• Can’t Live Without: Time spent outdoors
• Favorite TV Show: Home Improvement/Live sports 
• Bucket List Item: Fly fishing in Scotland 
• If Mike could have any superpower, it would be: Time travel
• If Mike could have any job, other than his current job, it would be: Outdoor Guide

They say love finds you when you least expect it, and for us, that definitely proved to be true.

Our story began in grad school at George Mason University. At the time, Mike was working and a full-time student, dually enrolled in undergraduate and graduate classes. Amelia came to our graduate program through a partnership with the Peace Corps and planned to only be stateside for a year before starting her Peace Corps service in Romania. It is safe to say that neither one of us was actively looking for a relationship, but the universe seems to have had a different plan.

We met in class in August of 2010, and by October, we were officially dating. About a year later, in September 2011, Mike proposed to Amelia in Union Station, and in February of 2012, we were married in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Ever since we first started dating, we shared an interest in growing our family, in part or in full, through adoption, and in September of 2023, that dream came true with the adoption of our daughter Clara.

Well, now you know a little bit more about us, and we are happy to share more, just ask! We truly appreciate your interest.

Having been married for more than ten years, we are confident we have a solid foundation on which to build our family, and we hope our family will someday include at least 2-3 children. As prospective parents, we are committed to raising a child in an environment that will provide them with opportunities to explore and discover their unique interests, talents, and passions. We will always encourage them to actively engage and experience the world around them. 

We are hopeful that we will be able to share information about a child’s biological family, and we are open to the possibility of having a relationship with you, if you desire. Thank you again for your interest in learning more about us as you consider your adoption plan. 

With love and respect,

Mike & Amelia