Dear Birthparents,
Our names are Tom and Lisa and we would like to tell you a little about ourselves in the hope that you would choose us to love and care for your child. We have been married for 11 years and dated six years prior to that. We do not have any children, but we are anxiously awaiting a little one to put into the bedroom that we've set up.
Tom is 38 years old with blond hair and blue eyes and stands 5'9" tall. I am 35 years old with dark brown hair and dark brown eyes and I am approximately 5'3". We are both Catholic and attend church on a regular basis. Tom and I both have bachelor?s degrees and have worked in Sales. I also have certificates in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Tom has been the number one salesman, in his region, for the past 10 years.
Tom and I are both very passionate people and we may not always agree! We have a rule in our house, no one walks away upset and no one sleeps until a compromise is reached. We are both devoted to our families, and sometimes it gets crazy trying to juggle all the activities that naturally fall on the same days! A calendar posted on the refrigerator keeps us on schedule. We both come from families that are very supportive and not missing a birthday, talent show or homemade play is important and we wouldn?t want to miss it.
As far as childcare arrangements, I plan on staying home full time. I feel it is very important to be at home with children while they are growing up. Tom and I want to instill morals and values and give our child a positive sense of security. We would like to watch as our child grows, learns new things and is having fun. We can't wait to take him/her places for the first time and watch as their eyes light up. Tom will be working full time but promises not to miss a ballgame or dance recital!
We live in a wonderful neighborhood with little children everywhere. There are boys and girls in wagons, riding tricycles and bicycles, with lots of good neighbors always watching out for any child on the street, not just their own. We have Block parties, play groups and every holiday there is something going on. We have a library close by, along with a catholic elementary school that was just remodeled and added on to because of increased enrollment, and a high school that has been in the top performance rating many times. We live close to two Public Parks, and there are plenty of playgrounds even closer! Our home has three levels-upstairs; there are three bedrooms and Tom?s office. The middle floor has our living room, dining room, kitchen and family room with a walk out deck to the back yard. Our bottom floor is a finished basement with a work out area, a section for children to play with drawers full of toys and a chalkboard, and the rest is another family room setting. Our home has three and one half baths and a three-car garage.
Tom and I together have two mothers, one father, five brothers, one sister and four sisters-in-law. We have five nieces and three nephews.  All of the children are under the age of 10 years old. They are all very excited about us bringing another baby into the family. We do a lot of family activities like going to the zoo, camping, canoeing, traveling, horseback riding and going to amusement parks. My favorite thing to do is cook together. We have so much fun! We also like to take walks, bike and swim when it is warm. If the wind is good we will go down the valley and fly kites. The summer months are also spent at the Yacht Club that we belong to. We go out on boats, have picnics, and watch the sunset.
I would like to think of myself as a very thoughtful person. I like people who have manners and teach my nieces and nephews the same. I feel it is important to respect others and have respect for your self. I am always thinking of new games to play with the children (including the neighborhood kids) because they need to have a role model. They need to see that there is more to life then video games and TV. I try to get them to think and be creative. I encourage them to read by reading with them. I play games that teach them something. It might be safety, it might be math by following a recipe, and it might be anything! I am a caring person and do not have a problem showing my emotions in public. I will tell my nieces and nephews that I love them, or I am proud of them or what they did or said was not very nice. Of course, I would not humiliate the child in public, but rather explain to him/her why what they did or said wasn?t very nice, and how they could change it next time.
Lisa and I are very compatible. When one of us gets upset, the other is there to comfort them. When one person gets angry, the other takes over the problem with rational thinking. We are both very loving and believe in a strong family bond. No one is perfect every moment of the day, but between the two of us we make a great pair. I am a devoted husband and believe I will be a great father. I enjoy watching sports and participating in them too. I am a runner and ready to chase around a little one. I am always trying to learn from others how to be organized and positive in everything I do. I attend seminars with such greats as Zig Zigler, Anthony Robins and Paul Tracy. These are people that inspire me to be the best I can be, by working out regularly, having goals in life, and having a balance between family and work. I believe in having positive role models, my parents were excellent in this area.
Lisa and I believe a child's life should have a chance to experience many opportunities in order to grow into a secure, mature, responsible adult. Since we cannot have children biologically, we would love to receive a child through adoption. Race does not matter- any child will be loved and cared for, if that child is who we are meant to have as part of our family. As far as adopting any other children, Lisa and I are open to future children.
We believe in being honest with our child about adoption, and we would be happy to send you pictures and letters of the baby.  As the child will grow and ask questions we will answer them to the best of our ability with constant reassurance of love. We would like to thank you for your time and consideration and promise if you choose us we will love this child and provide a safe, loving home.
			Tom and Lisa