Hi! We're Jay & Staci.

Family is very important to us, and adoption has always been a part of it. Jay and his sister were both adopted and so were Staci's cousins. 

Our daughter Mabel joined us through open adoption in 2013. Our relationship with Mabel's birth mom is very important to us and one reason we chose open adoption again. 

If our family seems like a good fit for you, we'd love to connect. 

Why We Chose Open Adoption Again

We have an amazing connection with Mabel's birth mother. We stay in touch via text and regularly share photos and videos of Mabel. Two or three times a year we all get together for dinner. Our relationship with Mabel's birth mom is very important to us and one reason we chose open adoption again. We want our children to know as much as possible about their birth family.

We admire you for considering to place your child for adoption and we look forward to getting to know you.

Read More About Jay & Staci

Home Is Wherever We're Together

We live 45 minutes northeast of Los Angeles with our three-year-old daughter, Mabel and our dog, Cody. 

We've been together for more than 10 years and our relationship is very important to us. We work as a team to manage the household duties and take turns cooking dinner, giving baths and reading bedtime stories.

JAY

I always wanted o fly airplanes and live in California, and now I do both. I'm a private pilot, and we own a small airplane. The whole family loves to go flying - dog included! We love taking day trips to cities around the West Coast, constantly searching for the best hamburger in California.

I was born in Nebraska and adopted when I was a month old. Adoption has always been a part of my life. When I was six, my family moved to Greenville, South Carolina, which I consider my "hometown." I love southern cooking, southern hospitality, and I can even speak “southerner."

We all get ready together in the morning then I drop Mabel off at preschool four days a week before heading to my job at Disney. I'm a lead software engineer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Our weekends are usually pretty packed - playing with friends, visiting local parks and musuems, and flying. But in my spare time, I like to work on projects around the house and on our airplane.

I never hesitate to start a tickle fight because I love hearing the sound of baby giggles.

STACI

Growing up I knew I wanted to explore the world. I grew up in Topeka, Kansas (yes, as in Dorothy, Toto and the Wizard), but I've been able to live in some amazing cities like Seattle, Knoxville and New York City. Now, I call Southern California my home.

I love singing and dancing to Disney songs around the house, and I can often be found baking or decorating cakes or cupcakes for my family's birthdays and holidays. 

Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I love creating costumes for the family and decorating our house. 

I'm also learning how to fly and hope to have my private pilot license soon.

I am a tenure-track professor at a private university where I teach communication courses. I get long winter breaks and summers off! My schedule is flexible so I can take Mabel to ballet classes and to the pool to swim. I also organize a lot of playdates throughout the week with our friends too. And of course, we go to Disneyland A LOT!

But snuggling up with Mabel and reading books or talking about her day are my favorite pastimes.

Learn More About The Aspiring Big Sister

THE ASPIRING BIG SISTER

Our daughter, Mabel Jane was born in August of 2013 and joined our family though open adoption. She is the happiest, chattiest kid, ever! She loves counting, climbing, twirling and singing.

Mabel is a compassionate, curious child who loves to read books, do puzzles and build with LEGOs. She attends preschool four days a week where she gets to socialize with other kids and prepare for kindergarten.

She has a big heart and a sweet personality. She readily gives hugs and kisses to her family and friends. We know she will be the most amazing, caring big sister!

Get To Know Our Easy-Going Dog

Cody aka "Doggie" is an 11 year old lab mix. He’s the most gentle, easy-going dog we have every met. He loves chasing balls, squirrels and gophers, and he’s great with kids. Cody is very excited about welcoming a baby into the family. He loves the extra crumbs and belly pets!

 

Read About Our Thoughts on Parenting

We Believe In Laughter, Hugs & Kisses

Everyone is a unique individual, and we don’t think there is one “right’ way to parent. Our basic approach to parenting is to teach our children to be kind, considerate and respectful of other people’s feelings and grow up to be the best adults they can be.

We want our children to experience as many different people, places and things as possible, so they grow up appreciating all that the world has to offer.

We love that parenting gives us an opportunity to explore the world and learn as our children learn.