Meet Matt & Tessa
- Occupations
- See profile for details
- Faith
- Christian
- Lifestyle
- Loving, affectionate, with lots of daily “I love yous”
- Openness
- Open Adoption
Our Story
- Married and deeply committed to our family
- Parents of a happy 4-year-old daughter who is eager to be a big sister
- Loving, affectionate, with lots of daily “I love yous”
- Happy, fun, playful, silly, and adventurous
- Emotionally steady, calm, consistent, and patient
- Strong believers in unconditional love and acceptance
- Active members of a Christian church congregation
- We enjoy skiing, hiking, traveling, games, movie nights, and being active as a family
- Our Work & Daily Life
Tessa is an elementary school teacher who specializes in supporting struggling learners in an international school and loves helping children learn and feel confident. She is kind, silly, and a very devoted mother. She loves to learn new things, get outside, and stay active.
Matt is a stay-at-home dad and full-time university student who loves spending time with our daughter and being part of her daily life. He enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and camping and loves creating fun adventures for our family. He is patient, kind, and a steady source of support for all of us.
Our daughter is a joyful and energetic 4-year-old who brings a lot of laughter and curiosity into our home. She loves singing, dancing, imaginative play, and spending time outdoors. She is affectionate and loves helping with younger children, and she is very excited about the idea of becoming a big sister.
A Snapshot of Our Home
Some of our favorite everyday moments include
Reading bedtime stories together
Playing games, crafts, or building things with our daughter
Why We Want to Adopt
Thank you for taking a moment to learn about us. We know this may be a tender and emotional time, and we respect the love and strength it takes to consider adoption. We hope this gives you a small but honest look into who we are and the home we hope to offer a child.
Our Life and Lifestyle
- Family movie nights with homemade popcorn
- Exploring parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures
- Talking about our day around the dinner table
- Family dance parties in the living room
- Our home is full of laughter, curiosity, and lots of hugs.
- Our Life & Community
- We currently live abroad in Italy and enjoy traveling and exploring new places across the world. We live in a safe and peaceful Italian neighborhood with a huge yard and wonderful neighbors.
- Our child will attend international schools (where Tessa teaches) with students from many racial, ethnic, and language backgrounds.
- We also have a large, supportive extended family in the Pacific Northwest and travel home every summer for extended visits, helping our children stay closely connected to family.
- Our Promise to You
We promise to
- Love your child unconditionally
- Speak openly and positively about you and their adoption
- Support openness to the degree that you are comfortable and in a way that centers the child.
- Your child will always know they are wanted, valued, and loved.
- Thank you for taking the time to read about us. Whatever path you choose, we wish you peace, care, and support.
- With warmth,
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What We Hope for the Future
Thank you for taking a moment to learn about us. We know this may be a tender and emotional time, and we respect the love and strength it takes to consider adoption. We hope this gives you a small but honest look into who we are and the home we hope to offer a child.
Interested in Matt & Tessa?
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