Welcome! Meet:

Jeff + Anna

IT Systems Admin / Marriage and Family Therapist

Arizona

Caucasian

Christian

All About Jeff & Anna
Why Adoption?
Gallery
Family and Home
How We Met
Advice to Future Child
Perspectives on Open Adoption
Favorites

All About Jeff & Anna

We found each other when we were already pretty established, and we were so happy to have found each other. We knew pretty quickly that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together and felt like we had known each other forever. We went through a lot of change in a short period, which helped us learn to work together as a team and to communicate well. We feel these qualities will help us parent well together.

We are both from the Midwest. We are musical and enjoy seeing Broadway shows together. We also love to laugh, spend quality time together, go sightseeing, and be silly together. One thing that is very important to us is our Christian faith. We value things like honesty, integrity, faithfulness, commitment, and forgiveness. This is the foundation of our marriage and family.

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” - Audrey Hepburn

Why Adoption?

We have both always wanted to be parents. We want to pour our love into a little one. We have a strong marriage, and family is very important to us! We want our nieces and nephews to have cousins, and our mothers can’t wait to be grandmas again. We feel adoption is the best way to build our family. We decided not to try any rounds of IVF after initial testing results, and we want to give a safe and loving home to a child. We also want to adopt a few times, so the children can have siblings.

Family & Home

We live in a large city in Arizona in a nice community. We enjoy our neighbors, and our dog even has a “dog best friend” here. There is a really pretty greenbelt, beautiful trees, and gated pools. There are mountains we can hike and some nice playgrounds near us. What we love about Arizona is all of the outdoor and indoor fun that kids can have. Arizona is known for beautiful sunsets, as well as the Grand Canyon!

We moved into our home about two years ago and did some renovations to make it more open, modern, and beautiful. Our home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and room to add a third bedroom. We are especially excited about the nursery we are creating! It is a room full of love already.

Anna: I grew up in so many different places. I quickly learned the value of my family – they are the people I can always count on. My parents took my sister, brother, and me to “see the world.” My childhood was filled with a love of culture, travel, and adventure.

I visit my niece and nephews often. My family is very close and festive. My dad wears a huge 4th of July hat, and I love to surprise my niece and nephews with matching costumes for Halloween. My family and I have a great time together, regardless of what we are doing.

Jeff:

I grew up in Cleveland Ohio, the second of four kids. My mom’s family moved to America from Italy, and most of my extended family lives in Cleveland now. We are serious Cleveland Browns fans and love to go to the Guardians stadium for games. My childhood was spent at family gatherings eating homemade meatballs, spaghetti, and cavatelli. My dad taught me how to fix things around the house, and I helped take care of my baby sister. I am close to my oldest niece, and I like to play video games online with my nephew. Getting together with my family is always fun and fulfilling. We love to share holidays and go out for Graeter’s ice cream. We are easygoing and comfortable together. My family is very supportive and important to me.

How others describe me

Anna makes me smile. I love her energy, kindness, compassion for others, and how loved she makes me feel. Anna is filled with joy, and she loves children. For vacation, her favorite destination is wherever her niece and two nephews are. She loves to do all things “art,” and she is often making crafts with them. She is a very committed and fun “auntie” and will be a devoted and incredibly loving mom.

Jeff is incredibly wise and witty; he makes ordinary life interesting and fun. He is so patient and kind to our animals and nieces and nephews. Being around him is comforting and calm. I can always count on him for a big hug and emotional comfort. He loves to go on adventures to see new places. I cannot wait to watch him instill into a child his wisdom, integrity, and sense of humor. Jeff will be such a good and patient father to a child.

How We Met

We met online through eHarmony! We spent a long time talking before we met. Jeff lived in Ohio, and Anna lived in Arizona. When we first met, we never got tired of each other’s company. We enjoyed being together, laughing and doing life together. We found comfort in each other, and it was always so hard when we had to part after a visit. Anna grew up in Ohio, and we both loved that we shared Midwest values. We both are musical and used to be in theater. Together we discovered a love of gardening and sightseeing together. We found we were very compatible and decided to get married. We eloped during COVID, and Anna moved to Ohio temporarily to help Jeff get his house ready to sell. Then, we moved back to Arizona during the housing crisis. We were eventually able to purchase our own home after a year of renting. We went through a lot of change in a short time, and we feel it has made us a stronger couple, learning to navigate new and challenging situations. We believe marriage is for life, and we are committed to one another and to building a beautiful family.

Advice to Future Child

Live your life to the fullest! Always be kind and gracious, yet never be afraid to stand your ground. Dream great dreams, and try new things that interest you. Always remember how love you are, and know you can succeed at whatever you do. Walk in integrity and be honest, and remember to smile. Be kind to the downtrodden, and don’t take yourself or life too seriously. (Remember to laugh and enjoy life.) Know there will always be a place for you in our hearts and a place to call home. Know we will always love and support you.

Perspectives on Open Adoption

While we are open to whatever level of contact a birth mom wants, we believe that open adoption is ideal. First, we think it is best for the child to grow up knowing their birth parents. This likely answers a lot of the questions they would have otherwise, and hopefully eases issues of abandonment. For us, it is an opportunity to add in other family members! We feel it is also beneficial for the birth parents to be able to know their child as they grow. We hope this eases any feelings of sadness and loss.

Favorites

Jeff

Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: decorating and baking cookies at Christmas
Hobbies/Interests: gardening, sightseeing, fishing
Dream Vacation: Hawaii with my wife
If I Could Choose a Superpower: be able to fly

Anna

Favorite Movie: Gone with the Wind
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: wearing Santa hats with my husband, wearing Christmas-themed headbands and socks with my family, and decorating the Christmas tree and cookies
Hobbies/Interests: reading, sightseeing, barre workouts, gardening, art
Dream Vacation: Hawaii with my husband and anywhere in Europe
If I Could Choose a Superpower: I would want to be able to fly.