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Kyra & Matt

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Family Type: Married Couple

State we live in: Colorado

Children: No

Religion: Agnostic

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dear expectant mother

Thank you so much for considering adoption and hopefully considering making our dream of becoming parents come true. We are so excited to take this next step in building our family, and we couldn’t do it without a brave and selfless mother like you. We know this may have been a very hard decision for you to make, for you to place your baby with people you have never met, but we want to tell you it would mean the world to us and that we don’t take this responsibility lightly.

The adoption process, for those that choose it, is a long one, full of many steps. All of these steps have offered us a new moment to reflect on why we are taking this journey. We aren’t able to have children on our own. We’ve come close, but it wasn’t meant to be in that way. But we still have an amazing family we can’t wait to welcome someone new into.

We really can’t express what an amazing gift you’d be giving us. The times we live in feel so uncertain that anytime we witness an act born out of generosity of spirit and compassion for others, it feels really important to say thank you. So thank you! Your graciousness and generosity are so appreciated.

We are so excited to take this next step in building our family, and we couldn’t do it without a brave and selfless mother like you.

-Kyra & Matt

About Us

We met on a college trip to China, and it was love at first sight. We love traveling and exploring. Our first real home together was in Scotland, where Kyra went for her master’s degree. Kyra now teaches anthropology at a community college and loves teaching people new things. Matt found his way to chocolatiering by accident and adores his profession, adding professional baker to his resume as well. We’re both huge nerds who love to read, both books and comics. We love going to the movies and the zoo. On summer days you’ll find us in the garden, Matt planting vegetables and Kyra tending flowers.

Our Home & Pets

We’re the third generation to live in our family home. We live with our miniature poodle, Rory Doggins, who is 15 years old and loves to cuddle. It’s in a nice suburban neighborhood that’s very close knit. We’re friends with many of the neighbors and know almost all of them. We live one block from an elementary school, so the neighborhood is packed with kids. They’re constantly outside playing, and it seems like there are more every day. The neighborhood has lots of fun things to do, with movie theaters, restaurants, and parks within walking distance. We’re a short train ride from downtown, a short drive from the museum and zoo, and not very far from the Rocky Mountains.

Our Extended Family

Kyra’s family is small but close. She has a sister and a brother, both married; an uncle; a cousin with a family; and her dad. Her sister and brother-in-law live in a semi-detached apartment in the basement. Her uncle lives a block away, and her dad, brother, and sister-in-law all live together about 15 minutes away. Her cousin and his family live in Texas, but they talk as often as they can.

Matt has his mother and her long-term boyfriend, a father and stepmother with two adopted children, a sister and brother-in-law who recently had their first child, three aunts, and four cousins, most of whom have young children. While a couple of the aunts and cousins live out of state, most are not too far away.

Our families are very close. Since we live in a large, centrally located house, we end up hosting all the family gatherings. People from both sides of the family come over for major holidays, birthdays, and family dinners. Kyra’s sister loves cooking for big groups, so we’re always well fed. Matt’s mom and Kyra’s dad stop by often to catch up, have lunch, or go on walks with the dog.

What Led Us To Adoption

We have always wanted to have children. Once we graduated from college and got married, that was always part of the plan. For quite a few years after college, money was quite tight, and it took us a little while to plant roots. Eventually we were able to settle into a nice house, our careers were progressing well, and we were excited to have a baby. We got pregnant quickly and then had a miscarriage. That was a few years ago, and we haven’t been able to get pregnant since. Every month was frustrating and heartbreaking, so we decided our time and energy should be spent growing our family another way, through the beauty of adoption. We are so excited to be here and so excited to become parents!

more about Kyra

Occupation:: Community college professor
Religion:: Agnostic
Race:: Caucasian
Education:: Master’s degree
Food:: Indian
Hobby:: Gardening, sewing, crafting
Movie:: The Avengers, Howl's Moving Castle
Favorite Tradition:: St. Lucia ceremony at Christmastime

Holiday:: Halloween
Music Group:: Blink-182
TV Show:: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Book:: Favorite author is Terry Pratchett
Subject in School:: Science
Dream Vacation:: Anything that involves exploring a new place

more about Matt

Occupation:: Chocolatier and baker
Religion:: Agnostic
Race:: Caucasian
Education:: Bachelor's
Food:: Mexican
Hobby:: Writing, gaming
Movie:: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Favorite Tradition:: Reading ghost stories on Christmas Eve

Holiday:: Halloween
Music Group:: The Roots, Elvis Costello
TV Show:: The Addams Family
Book:: Nicholas Nickelby, Murder on the Orient Express
Subject in School:: English
Dream Vacation:: Paris in the offseason

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