Event Planner / Director of Junior Tennis
Missouri
Caucasian
Christian
Hello! We are Conner, Allyssa, and Aria. We’re so glad you’re taking the time to read our story and learn more about our family. We are very excited to become parents to another child and hope to give them a loving and nurturing home that celebrates all of who they are as a person.
We can’t wait to share our lives with another baby, and we will live each day striving to give them a safe and loving home, raising them with care and deep dedication to their well-being, and providing them with a nurturing environment, a great education, and a fun family.
For some time now, we've been considering how to grow our family, and our hearts have been drawn to open adoption. We feel deeply passionate about providing a loving home for a child who needs one and believe adoption is the path meant for us. Rather than expanding our family biologically, we want to embrace this beautiful journey, welcoming another child into our hearts and home through the gift of adoption.
Our Home
A home should be a place of safety, comfort, and understanding—a retreat from the outside world where peace is found. Since purchasing our house in 2019, we’ve worked hard to create that sense of warmth and security within our home.
We live in a spacious, ranch-style house on a quiet cul-de-sac, nestled in a neighborhood that provides a safe and welcoming environment for our daughter to play outside and for us to enjoy peaceful walks to the nearby park. Our community is filled with kindhearted neighbors who have become like family, always willing to lend a hand—whether it’s shoveling driveways, mowing lawns, or simply looking out for one another.
One of the things we love most about living in St. Louis is the abundance of family-friendly activities. We can’t wait to share new adventures with a child, exploring the zoo, the Magic House, and the science center, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Our Family
We both grew up in large families surrounded by love and support. Siblings, cousins, and extended family were always a big part of our lives, creating a strong foundation of connection and belonging. We can’t wait to welcome another child into our family and give them the opportunity to build their own meaningful relationships within our tight-knit circle.
One of the biggest blessings in our lives is having our family close by—all of us live in the same city, which means we see each other often. Our siblings are loving aunts and uncles, and our parents absolutely cherish their roles as grandparents. Everyone is overjoyed at the thought of welcoming another child into our traditions, from our special Thanksgiving celebrations and annual Christmas stocking hunts to our lively birthday gatherings.
Our family will always be the biggest supporters, the loudest cheerers, and the best people to have in your corner. They are our biggest hype-people and show exuberant excitement for things from tasting a new dessert to getting a promotion at work. From the small things to the big things, nothing goes unnoticed or uncelebrated.
From Conner:
Allyssa is truly the most selfless mom you’ll ever meet. Every year, my admiration for her grows as I witness the love and energy she pours into others, especially children. She has a natural gift for nurturing and giving, always putting her family first. On top of that, she’s incredibly organized and driven—her task-oriented mindset not only makes her an amazing business owner but also the one who keeps our family running smoothly!
From Allyssa:
Conner is a fun-loving, engaging, and dynamic person who brings joy to everyone around him. Our daughter absolutely adores him, and her favorite thing to do is “play silly games with Daddy.” He has a natural way of keeping us laughing and reminding us to enjoy life’s little moments. As a coach, he works with children of all ages and has a special ability to connect with them—he’s everyone’s favorite. He listens to kids with the same respect he would give an adult while still allowing them to fully embrace the magic of childhood.
Our journey together began in 2013, when our siblings set us up at the young ages of 19 and 20. We quickly connected over our shared love for movies, cozy nights at home, and intentional time with family. Despite being in a long-distance relationship while finishing college in different cities, our bond only grew stronger. After two and a half years, we were finally in the same place and ready to build a life together. We got engaged in 2017 and married in 2018.
We hope you always remember the importance of kindness, honesty, and compassion. Build your life on a strong foundation of love and respect for others, because those values will guide you through every challenge and success. Never forget that true strength comes from treating others with empathy and understanding, and that love is a powerful force. We want you to be a person who makes the world brighter by simply being in it, someone who lifts others up and makes them feel seen and valued. Hold on to your integrity and let your faith and love guide you to make solid decisions and choices in this beautiful life you’ll lead.
We hope that we will be able to stay in touch and connected throughout the child’s life. Regardless of the level of openness they desire, we will always remind them that they are loved and that the choice of adoption was made out of love for them, and out of their desire to give them a life with our family. We eagerly await and pray for the child who will complete our family and are earnestly hopeful to gain both trust and love.