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Published by matt, 2017-07-22 14:29:42

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Family



FamilyMeet Our

We are so excited to
introduce our family to
you and to share a little
bit about who each of

us are.

Our happy family can’t
wait to grow and we
can’t tell you how

happy we are that you
are considering helping

us make that dream
come true!

DEAR We love to see new places!

BIRTH MOM THINGS WE WILL TEACH
OUR SON OR DAUGHTER !
We’d like to introduce ourselves.
* THAT THEY ARE LOVED!
Hello, we’re Matt and Gabe! Matt * How to love themselves
* the value of a formal education
works as the creative director for a * how to take care of animals
local church and a theatrical producer * the value of a strong work ethic
and director. Gabe is the Program * how to be self sufficient
Chair of Political Science and Military * about their own and other
Studies for an online university. We
have been together for eight years cultures
and in September we will celebrate
our fourth wedding anniversary. We
live in Madison, Wisconsin in a beautiful
home on a large two-acre lot with lots of
room to run and play. We both love to
travel and cook. We also enjoy movies,
theatre, and music. We want to expand
our family and give Maddie a little
brother or sister.

OUR LIFE

TOGETHER

WE MET AND FELL IN LOVE IN THE SPRING OF 2009

We met when we lived in Kansas. Matt was working for a medical clinic and a local theatre

company in Wichita while Gabe was working for a college in Winfield. We moved in
together after about three months and shortly thereafter began the process of adoption.
Nine months later, along came Maddie.

Gabe is definitely the planner. He likes to have a clear plan of how to do things and likes
things in order. Matt is more the dreamer. He likes to dive right in and experience things like
an adventure. We feel our two personalities compliment each other very well.

Matt in Bora Bora Our Wedding in New Mexico Gabe in Bora Bora



Now that you know a little more
about us as a family, we want to
tell you a little bit about each of us

individually.

MattA Little About

I’m a Colorado native. I went to college Matt on the Island of La Grande Jatte in Paris, France

for a couple years before I decided I
wanted to become a professional actor.
After several years, I landed in Wichita,
Kansas. That’s where I met Gabe.

I love everything to do with music and
theatre. It’s definitely a passion of mine!
I also love cooking, movies, traveling,
camping, and spending quality time with
my family and friends.

One thing people will tell you about me
is my obsession with Christmas!! I love
decorating my home and doing all kinds
of fun holiday activities!

Matt at 1 year old Camping in Colorado

Conducting an orchestra With the cast of Seussical

Singing with the Heart of America Men’s Chorus Me in Into The Woods

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest
fear is that we are powerful beyond measure! -Thomas Jefferson

MY LISTEN WATCH
FAVORITE

FOOD?

INTERESTING
FACTS

I did a mid-west tour
of the musical Forever

Plaid and played
Frankie & Jinx

I hate Ocra!

I love Oysters!

I had a job as a
gunfighter and stunt
man at a movie theme

park!

GabrielA Little About Playing in the snow At the Louvre in Paris

I grew up in Lyon, France! I came to

the United States and got my PhD in
Political Science from Purdue University in
Lafayette, Indiana.

I met Matt while I was working for
Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas.
I’m currently finishing up my second
masters degree.

I really enjoy traveling, working my garden,
and reading. I love helping Maddie with
her homework and doing special art
projects together.

It’s a dream of mine to climb Machu Pichu

Hanging out in our back yard

Gabe with Maddie and his niece

At a patio restaurant Gabe and Maddie setting up Halloween Decorations

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with
some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. -Maya Angelou

MY LISTEN WATCH
FAVORITE

FOOD?

INTERESTING
FACTS

When I first moved to
the USA, I didn’t speak

a word of English.
Now I am fluent!

I used to be a
Radio DJ

I drove all of Route 66

I graduated Law
School when I was 20

years old

MaddieA Little About

I can’t wait to be a big sister! I’m looking

forward to having a little baby brother or
baby sister who I can play with, sing songs
to, and read stories to.

I’m a very active girl and I love doing
things like swimming, karate, and riding
horses. I love spending time with my family
and I loved it when we went to visit Walt
Disneyworld!

You might be suprised to know that my
favorite food is salad! I love to sing and do
shows with my daddy. I also love going to
the movie theatre and doing art!

Madalyne

Maddie & Daddy in Paris Playing in the sprinkler Making snow angels

Singing in the choir concert at school A moment with Papa

Oh the thinks you can think, think and wonder and
dream, far and wide as you dare! -Seussical the Musical

MY LISTEN WATCH
FAVORITE
About ou
FOOD?

INTERESTING
FACTS

I have four freckles on

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I’m a picky eater

I like popcorn. A LOT!

Last year for Halloween,
I went as a werewolf!

We love to

AND SEE THE WORLD!

Traveling has always been a passion of our family and we look
forward to sharing that when our family grows! We have been
very fortunate to see a lot of wonderful places and experience

different cultures.

PLACES ON
OUR WISH LIST

ALASKA Walt DisneyWorld Cancun, Mexico
ITALY Honolulu, Hawaii Paris, France
CHINA
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AFRICA

PERU
ENGLAND
CANADA

We’d also like to
go on a cruise
someday!

WE ARE

FAMILY

Our family is loving, loud, crazy,
bold, fearless, and silly! We

come from all diferent walks of
life and we love spending time

together!

Our family stretches borders
and crosses oceans! We are
a big family and can’t wait to

grow even bigger!





Thank You

We are so honored that you have taken the time to consider giving the
most incredible gift imaginable. We hope that from this book, you’ve
been given a peek into who our family is and what we hope to give in

return to the newest addition to our family.

While we hope to offer so many things, we hope you see that the
greatest thing we have to offer is a lot of love. In our family, love is never
in short supply; and we know that with a new addition to our family, that

love is only going to grow.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Bisous!




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