J E N N I F E R & J AY
WE ARE
FROM
S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a
We met at church in a college Bible Study, where
Jay played drums, and
Jennifer helped take care
of a disabled woman. We
noticed each other, and soon
started dating. We dated for
4 months before we knew we
belonged together. We got
married on a rainy day, and
we had a bagpiper play at
the wedding! Now, we live in a cozy house with our little dog, Renee.
JAY WORKS FULL TIME, and JENNIFER STAYS HOME. In the evenings,
we like to try new dishes
for dinner, or try a new
restaurant. We also take
Renee for walks after
dinner when we can. On the
weekends, we like to take
road trips. We belong to a
car club, so we go for a lot
of drives with the group, and
often take the car on the
racetrack.
Nothing beats a day at the beach
On the way to the mountains with our car club
On a cool vacation in Monterey
We love to hike in Hollywood!
Playing our favorite board game!
J E N N I F E R& J A Y
We know you want the best for your baby, and so do we!
We hope that you will
get a good sense of
who we are through
our stories and
pictures.
We are happy to tell you
about us, and the life
we enjoy together, and
we can’t wait to get to know you,
too! We want your baby to grow up
knowing all about his or her birth
mother.
WE WANT TO ADOPT A BABY because we want to share our
love and our life with a little one. Also, we love music, and the sound
of a baby’s laughter is the best
music in the world! We truly enjoy
each other and the quiet little life
we have together, and we would
love to share all we have. Jennifer
has a neurological condition that
makes pregnancy too risky, but the
condition is completely controlled
with medicine, and our neurologist
assures us she will be a fine mother.
We both grew up with loving
parents who gave us fun childhood
memories, & we look forward to being loving parents ourselves, & giving fun childhood memories to our future child.
� Love
� Joy
� Peace
� Patience
� Kindness
� Goodness
� Gentleness
� Concerts
� Walks
� Car Shows
� Movies
� Theme Parks
� Road Trips
� Family Vacations
OUR
C o r e Va l u e s
Our favorite photo booth photo from our friend’s wedding
A day enjoying the sunshine
O U R L O V E S T O R Y
I n te r e s t s & H o b b i e s
� San
Francisco, CA
� Mammoth,
CA
� Monterey,
CA
� Phoenix,
AZ
� Maui,
HI
OUR
Fav o r i te P l a c e s
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I grew up in Virginia with loving
parents. Even though they were
divorced, they made sure that I
knew I was loved. After graduating
high school, I pursued my dream of
becoming a professional musician,
which led me to Hollywood,
California, where I attended the
Musicians’ Institute. I’m very thankful
that my parents were supportive and
allowed me to pursue my passion.
However, my passion changed after
meeting Jennifer. I decided to enjoy a quiet life at home, rather than the life of a musician on the road.
Soon after graduating the Musicians’
Institute, my life changed. I became
a Christian. That change gave me a
better outlook on life and family. I see family and faithfulness to God as the most important aspects of life. I serve God by serving and
loving my family. I now work as an audio engineer for a Christian radio broadcast. It’s a wonderful
environment with friends who share
the same values as me.
MY MY
BY BY
JAY J E N N I F E R
L I F ET O D A Y
L I F ET O D A Y
� Movie: What
About Bob?
� Song: Tom Sawyer by
Rush
� Concert:
Rush 2015
� Music
� Cars
� Digital
Media Arts
� Reading
� Writing
� Walking
J ay ' s Fav o r i te s
J ay ' s P a s s i o n s Je n n i f e r ' s P a s s i o n s
Jay is very responsible,
and a hard worker. He
also has a huge heart. I
love to see how protective he
is of his nieces. I love to watch him interacting with children, as he is so gentle and tender. He is a perfect blend of
strength and gentleness!
When I first saw Jennifer,
I was attracted to her
beauty. After getting to know her, I was much more attracted to her love and service to others. We were very comfortable
together. We laughed together, and
immediately felt like we belonged
together.
Jennifer has worked and
volunteered in many
classrooms. It’s apparent
that she loves children. She
also likes to help with the
homeschooling of some of
our friend’s kids. The kids
love it when she comes over,
because she makes learning
fun for them. Jennifer will be a great mother because loving her children will be her first priority.
W H Y I L O V E J A Y
W H Y I L O V E J E N N I F E R
1 Hard-working
2 Responsible
3Reliable 4 Humble 5 Fun!
1 Diligent
2 Thoughtful 3Nurturing
4 Faithful 5 Loving
FIVE
FIVE
W O R D S A B O U T JAY
b y Je n n i f e r
W O R D S A B O U T J E N N I F E R
b y J ay
H ó
Enjoying the sun
Jennifer at the piano
Holding a friend's baby at church
Jay making music
Getting Dessert with family friends
Jay at work
My book is here!
Puppy love!
Playing in the water at Laguna Beach
Driving a little car at a company picnic
� Movie:
Napoleon Dynamite
� Singer: Gloria
Estefan
� Book: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Je n n i f e r ' s Fav o r i te s
Shortly after Jay and I were
married, I got a job close
to home at the local library.
After a few years, I decided I wanted to focus on home and family. I now volunteer in several different places, and I have plenty of time to see family and friends. I also spend time with our
neighbors. I do all I can to
foster strong relationships.
I believe our relationships
are vital to health and
happiness.
A
S P E C I A L N O T E A B O U T
J E N N I F E R
Hiking with a friend's daughter on New Year's Day
Our Christian faith is
very important to us.
It teaches us to love
and forgive, and that is the
foundation of our marriage. We go to church every Sunday, and also attend a weekly Bible study. We have many
dear friends at church who are
like family to us. We believe
spiritual health is an important
part of life for everyone.
OUR
C H U R C H FA M I LY
Jim at Jennifer's birthday party in the park Hiking with Morgan in HI
THE THE
P E O P L EW E L O V E
P L A C EW E C A L L
H O M E
JAY’S MOM recently moved to our neighborhood from
Virginia, so his nieces Taylor and Brooke came to visit. We
enjoyed taking them both hiking, and taking them to tour
Hollywood and go sight seeing in Los Angeles. Jay’s dad
also came to visit recently, and we had fun taking him to the
beach and trying new restaurants together.
JENNIFER’S DAD lives at the beach not too far from
us, so we see him regularly. Jennifer’s sister makes a trip
to Southern California a few times a year, and we enjoy a
family reunion. We love to walk around the beach town
where my dad lives!
Dinner with Kitty, Ned, Suzanne and Jim
� Debi & Gary:
"This is a kind and wonderful couple. Being parents is the desire of their hearts."
� Nathan:
"Kristen and I have known this couple for years. They would be the world's most
amazing parents!"
� Taryn:
“I have known these two since I was a little girl. They are wonderful people with so much love
to give.”
OUR OUR
Fa m i l y & Fr i e n d s S ay : Tr a d i t i o n s
Grabbing lunch with friends Making music with Brooke
Selfie with friends after church
With Judy and Don at one of our favorite places to show off, Vasquez Rocks
Our community is one of the safest cities in the country. We
have a lot of open outdoor space, with a lot of nature trails
in the hills, and sidewalks through the community away from
the main roads. We can use these safe and quiet trails to walk
to many parks and shopping centers. The community is very family-friendly, and offers many classes for all walks of life, from infants to senior citizens. The city also hosts several outdoor
music concerts every week in the summer, and fairs throughout
the year.
Enjoying a mid-morning snack
�
Celebrating
each other’s
birthdays
�
Christmas
party with
Jennifer’s
cousins
�
Christmas
dinner with
family
�
Christmas
dinner with
neighbors
�
Christmas
concert at
church
�
4th of July 5k
run with Jay’s
work
�
Annual picnic
with Jay’s
work
�
Easter dinner
with family
�
Thanksgiving
dinner with
family
�
Hawaii trip
with Jay’s
family
� Jay can't wait to...
1 Listen to music with your child2 Teach your child about cars
and go to car shows3 Spend time living life and being
fully engaged with your child
� Jennifer can't wait to...
1 Read to our future child2 Look at books together
3 Take the baby out for walks
M E E T R E N E E
Renee is our little dog who is part corgi, and was born in Korea. A
business woman found her
there, and brought her back
to America. She came to
live with us when she was
2, and she’s been here for
3 years. She barks a lot at
new people, but as soon as
someone pets her, they are
her new best friend. Renee
is addicted to love. She can’t
have enough people petting
her. She loves it when kids come over!
She's a funny little dog!Our little family
Welcome to our beautiful home!
� make the world a better place
by being kind to all
� have compassion for the
weak and disabled
� have a big, loving community
� enjoy the outdoors
� be given every educational
opportunity
� be taught to make and
appreciate music
� be read to, and taught to value
education
� be spiritually nurtured
� have friends of all ages and
races
� know how much we respect
you, how much you love him
or her and how you made a
very brave choice out of love
for your child.
OUR
P L A N S A S P A R E N T S
T h e C h i l d E n t r u s te d to U s Wi l l :
Thank you for letting us tell
you about us. We can’t wait
to become parents and start
making happy memories with our
future child! God bless you and the little life growing inside of you!
O N E L A S T T H A N K
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