We are Julie and Chris, and our children are Luke, Anna, Paul, and Rose (ages 9,7,5 and 3). Thank you for looking at our story! We’re all very excited to add to the love in our home! 

We met in Ann Arbor as Julie completed her pediatric residency and Chris was finishing business school. We knew from the first date that our conversations would never be boring! The restaurant needed to ask us to leave as they closed and locked the doors and we were still happily talking. From that day forward, we knew we were meant to be together. We’ve had a great relationship based on faith, love, and honest communication ever since! We were married in 2009 and love living in Southeast Michigan, where we can stay close to family, work, and cultural opportunities. 

From the earliest days of our marriage, we knew we wanted a big family (Julie grew up on a farm with over 30 cousins!), so we were deeply saddened when we experienced fertility problems and losses. After our last pregnancy, we were told that we wouldn’t be able to get pregnant again. We felt heartache over these losses and struggles, but they also increased our faith in God’s divine plan and brought us closer together. We felt God calling us to adoption, and we now realize more than ever that every baby we bring into our home is a precious gift to be loved and cherished!