Before we got married, we dreamt of having a family that we'd start new and fun traditions with, love and cherish, and experience the richness of life only parenting can bring. During our pre-marriage dates, we spoke of having kids and it was in those early days that we both shared the desire to adopt. We both agreed that having a family, whether biologically our own or through adoption, was non-negotiable. The fact that we both felt a calling to adopt affirmed the unique and specialty of our relationship, and felt like divine orchestration.

We both were raised within happy families with parents that instilled in us values of loving others, and of creativity. We have been blessed with such wonderful examples of love and support. Aside from our own childhood experiences, we both aligned on the fact that EVERY child deserves love, safety, and a life of happy memories. To shower these on a child is one of our biggest and most important prayers. After years of trying to get pregnant without success, we felt the nudge to explore our adoption dreams. We spent months learning and meeting families that have been impacted by adoption. These beautiful families shared their journeys, the good and the hard. After each visit, we always left feeling encouraged and hopeful that we too, could have a similar and beautiful story.

Our life priorities are deeply shaped by our faith and spirituality. We attend church regularly, take part in small groups, and read spiritual books that help guide how we live and what we focus on. We try to be intentional with our time and center our lives around three ideas:

Loving Others: We make it a priority to show up for friends and family, supporting them in times of need and celebrating their milestones and accomplishments. We value respecting differences, seeking to understand others’ perspectives, and helping through volunteering and donations consistently throughout the year.

Choosing Joy: We strive not to be driven by fear or material pursuits, but by peace, gratitude, and positivity. Our wedding song, La Vie en Rose, means “life through rose-colored glasses,” and it reminds us to choose joy and look for beauty even in difficult circumstances. We believe a joyful outlook brings deeper fulfillment than material objects or accolades.

Learning: We want to remain curious about the world around us. For us, learning means traveling to new places, connecting with people from different backgrounds, exploring new skills like 3D design or photography, and reading books that expand our understanding. We believe curiosity keeps us growing, young in heart and mind, and grounded in gratitude.

We make it a priority to spend quality time together doing what we love, while also giving each other space for independent interests. Together, we enjoy cooking, hiking, watching shows cozied up on the couch, trying new restaurants, traveling, playing dominoes, and spending time with friends. Whenever possible, our dog joins us, he loves sitting on patios or tagging along for hikes through the woods.

Peter's hobbies rotate with his creativity. He loves painting, completing five to six pieces a year. He doesn't sell them yet but enjoys gifting them or hanging them around the house. He also runs regularly and is currently training for a half marathon. A big sports fan, he plays golf, tennis, soccer, and volleyball when possible. His other interests include graphic design, video game development, writing, baking, swimming, and sewing. Amy focuses her free time on travel planning for friends and family, photography, and fashion. She's the social one of the two, always connecting with new people or catching up with friends. Together, we're always finding something fun to do and staying active, except Sundays, which we keep for rest and resetting for the week.

Amy's and Peter's families live in different states, but distance hasn't stopped us from staying closely connected. Amy's mom lives in South Florida, and Peter's parents and siblings are near Boston, Massachusetts. We keep in touch through lively group chats, friendly competitions, and regular visits. Football season is especially spirited, the whole family participates in a fantasy league and a family-wide NFL picks challenge! Even though Amy isn't much of a sports fan, she's placed second two years in a row.

Each Christmas, Amy's mom joins us in Boston so both families can celebrate together. It's been amazing to see everyone connect so naturally. Amy's mom now brings her own tradition to the mix, cooking a traditional Cuban dinner for Christmas Eve, while Peter continues his twenty-year tradition of baking cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning.

Here in Atlanta, we've built a strong community of friends who feel like family. We're especially close with our neighbors, sharing weekly walks, dinners, and lively Sunday barbecues hosted by our Brazilian neighbor. When we got married, we joined a small group for newlyweds, where we've formed deep, supportive friendships with couples in the same stage of life. Together, we share laughter, guidance, and encouragement through life's ups and downs.

We live in a small, quiet neighborhood just three miles from the city, giving us the best of both worlds: peaceful living with all the excitement of city life close by. Our neighborhood has a small park with tennis courts and playground, and we have a 1.5-mile walking loop that we stroll almost daily. Many of our neighbors have dogs, which keeps our own pup entertained as he eagerly watches the world go by from our front window. The community is wonderfully diverse, with a large Hispanic population that adds to the warmth and vibrancy of our area, a slice of home for Amy. Just minutes away is an international street filled with restaurants offering cuisine from around the world, a favorite weekend adventure for us.

Our cozy three-bedroom home has tall ceilings, a large porch, a fireplace, and a big yard. We've poured our hearts into making it uniquely ours, from Peter's paintings that hang on the walls to the comfortable spaces we've created for gathering and relaxing. We love to host, and make sure our house is always ready for guests. Halloween is a highlight of the year here, the street closes to cars, and families walk from one elaborately decorated house to another. Neighbors serve food and drinks while kids fill their candy buckets. We join in with our friends, their children, and our dog, soaking up the community spirit.

Hello, we are Amy and Peter. Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and get to know us a little. We can only imagine the range of emotions you may be feeling at the moment; we are thinking of you and admire your bravery.

Life often unfolds in unexpected ways. We have experienced many twists and turns that didn’t make sense at the time, but later revealed themselves as part of a bigger plan. Peter moved to Atlanta for what was supposed to be a six-month job, after which he planned to move back to Massachusetts. However, he ended up staying at that company for seven more years. Luckily he did! It was in that office where he and Amy met. 

During the pandemic, Amy had an unexpected incident occur by a trusted neighbor in her building which forced us to move out. That terrible time turned into a seven-month road trip across the country that brought us closer together and affirmed our desire to get married.

We’ve been married now for almost four years and have had a wonderful start to our life together. We tried to have a child of our own naturally, but with no success, we started praying and talking, and realized that we were meant to build a family differently. This realization led us to desire adoption, and it’s why you’re reading this letter today.

We are so eager to become parents. We believe that raising a child means creating a home full of love, stability, curiosity, and joy. Our home is one where creativity thrives, where family meals and bedtime stories are sacred, and where laughter fills every room. We will raise our child to know they are loved beyond measure?"not only by us, but also by you. We want them to grow up knowing their story, their roots, and the woman who brought them into this world.

From the very beginning, we plan to be open with our child about their adoption and your important role in their life. We will speak about you with love and gratitude and make sure they always understand that their story began with courage and care. We promise to share letters and photos regularly, so you can see your child grow and thrive. We are also open to connecting through email and arranging in-person visits at least once a year if that feels right for you. We believe open communication is a given and a gift for everyone involved, especially the child.

Faith plays a central role in our lives. It guides how we treat others, how we handle and navigate challenges, and how we see the world. We believe God works in the messy, uncertain parts of life and often uses them to create something unexpectedly beautiful. We’ve seen this truth unfold in our own story, and we trust it will continue as we build our family through adoption.

If you choose us, please know that your child will be cherished every single day. They will be raised in a home filled with kindness, creativity, faith, and laughter. They will have parents who cheer at their soccer games, bake cookies for class parties, and listen closely when they need to talk. They will always know that they were chosen, not just by us, but by a greater plan of love.

Thank you for considering us and for taking the time to read some of our story. We are praying for your peace and clarity as you make your decision, and know that whatever decision you make, it is the right one. 

With lots of heart and gratitude,

Peter & Amy