Welcome! Meet:

Ryan + Samantha

Bus Driver / Teacher

Idaho

Caucasian

Christian

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

All About Ryan & Samantha

My name is Samantha Bailey. I am a 39-year-old Developmental Preschool Teacher in Idaho. I love working with children and have always wanted to have a family of my own. My husband and I met in college and have been married for 8 years. I was raised by my dad and grandparents. I have a younger brother. We are all very close and I talk to my dad almost every day. I also have a close group of friends and coworkers who are all very excited for us to add to our family and will be very helpful.

My name is Ryan Bailey. I am a 42-year-old school bus driver. I am also looking forward to adding children to our family. I am looking forward to going fishing and taking them camping, spending time outside, and playing sports together. I was raised by my mom and dad. I have an older brother and sister.

Why Adoption?

We both have always wanted children. When we got married we tried for a few years with no success. We were then diagnosed with unknown infertility. We have tried IVF with no success. We have also both always talked about wanting to adopt a child and give them the best life we possibly could.

Family & Home

We currently live in a 2 bed 2 bath apartment across the street from a school with a large field to play in. We live in a larger community for the area but it is still close knit and is full of opportunities for families to get out together both indoors and out. We like to go to the local library and fishing areas on the weekends. We also have a weekly game night with friends.

My family (Samantha) is fairly small but close knit and my dad visits often. He is especially excited to be a grandpa and take the child fishing and hiking. He plans to move closer to be more involved.

Ryan’s family is much larger but very close. They have an annual family reunion and everyone attends. They are also very excited to have a new baby in the family.

How others describe me

I describe Ryan as goofy, funny, loving, honest and dependable. He always tries his best no matter what and never lets anything stop him from trying to better himself and meet his goals. He will make a wonderful, loving father.

I describe Samantha as fun, curious, playful and imaginative. Samantha has a big heart with lots of love and she cares so much for her students. She would care even more for her own child.

How We Met

We met through a mutual friend in college. I was talking to my friend one day and Ryan came up to ask her a question. A few weeks later he stopped to complement my outfit for a presentation. He then got my number from his friend and called New Year’s Eve to ask me to dinner and a movie. We have been together ever since.

Advice to Future Child

Know that no matter what challenges you face you will overcome them. You are stronger and smarter every day and we will be right here always to support you and help you along the way. You are truly a gift to us and we will always be thankful to have you in our lives.

Perspectives on Open Adoption

We are open to sharing pictures and letters throughout the year. We might consider more on a case by case basis.

Favorites

Ryan

Favorite Movie: sometimes a happy movie, sad movie or musical
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: I like watching Christmas movies with Samantha.
Hobbies/Interests: video games, cooking, reading, and fishing
Dream Vacation: Beach or cabin in the woods. Japan would be amazing. I would love to learn more about their culture and see the shrines.
If I Could Choose a Superpower: super speed

Samantha

Favorite Movie: Depends on my mood. Usually, I prefer Phantom of the Opera or Beauty and the Beast.
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: Christmas. Every Christmas Ryan and I have a list of movies we watch and we make sure to have a campout in the living room under the lights of the Christmas tree. We also drive around town to look at the Christmas lights and sing Christmas songs.
Hobbies/Interests: sewing, crocheting, baking and reading
Dream Vacation: Tropical Beach
If I Could Choose a Superpower: to fly