Brad & Amy
Our Dream To Adopt A Child
Kaelyn
Hobbies/Interests/Involvements: arts & crafts, animals, playing outside, games, playing with friends, singing, swimming, gymnastics, girl scouts
About: Kaelyn is our energetic, thoughtful, and loving daughter. She enjoys playing with her friends and learning new things at school. She loves to help take care of her 1 year old cousin and really wants a sibling to be a part of our family. Kaelyn also loves having pets and helping care for them. We know Kaelyn will be a GREAT big sister and she really hopes to be one some day.
Amy
Job: College Student Life Administrator (same job for 10+ yrs)
Hobbies/Interests: photography, arts & crafts, drawing, traveling, outdoor activities such as boating, going for walks, family fun at the swimming pool, going to the zoo, attending festivals/fairs, and exploring parks
About Me: I grew up in Albert Lea, MN with my parents and younger brother. I know I am very blessed to come from a loving home where I always felt supported by my parents. Drawn to kid activities, as a teenager I babysat often and taught vacation bible school. In college I was a camp counselor and YMCA Big Brother/Sister program mentor. And I currently teach Sunday School, serve as a Daisy Girl Scout Leader for my daughter's troop, and volunteer at my daughter's school. I also have six godchildren whom I adore. I absolutely love being a mother!
About Amy from Brad: "Amy is a wonderful, caring, and loving mother and wife. She is organized, a good cook, and likes photographing our family. Amy does a great job with our daughter! She is nurturing, calm, and a very comforting mother."
Brad
Job: Financial Accountant (at same company for 15+ years)
Hobbies/Interests: hockey (huge UMD Bulldogs fan), reading, visiting state/national parks, playing softball, camping, and traveling
About Me: I grew up near Duluth, MN with my wonderful parents and younger sister. I have a large extended family, who we see as often as possible. I enjoy spending time with kids, and at get togethers with family and friends, I'm often the one entertaining and playing with the kids. I think being a parent is the greatest part of my life!
About Brad from Amy: "Brad is a wonderful husband and person. He is considerate, caring, fun, and loving. I know I can always count on him to be there for our family. Brad is an EXCELLENT dad. He is patient, loving, understanding, and makes whatever we are doing a lot of fun."
Gizmo
Amy adopted Gizmo the cat in 1999 from a friend’s farm. Gizmo is now an older cat, but still is playful. She was a little scared of Kaelyn when she was a newborn baby, but has adjusted well to life with a child. She is affectionate and likes to follow Amy around the house.
Jinny
Our family adopted our dog Jinny in April 2012 from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Collie Rescue Organization. She was around 4 years old at the time. Jinny is a wonderful dog and very good with kids. We have brought her to Kaelyn’s school for the kids to see her and she is very popular with them.
“I may not have carried you for 9 months but I will spend the rest of my life loving you, protecting you, and doing whatever I need to make you happy.” – Unknown