We are Tim and Dean from Nashville, Tennessee! We are an energetic couple who firmly believes that life is best lived with a dash of laughter, a sprinkle of adventure and a whole lot of love. We have embraced calm nights at home, grilling and baking sweet treats, and trips to the beach that inevitably get extended. We’re excited to share our love for staying active and our sense of humor (primarily goofy dad jokes) that hopefully our little one will eventually find funny. We’re passionate about instilling a strong moral compass and teaching the rights and wrongs of life while still having time for adventure, laughs and a lot of love.

We are an adventurous couple filled with love and excitement, and we're thrilled to share our journey with you. From Day 1, we talked about becoming fathers together and how important it is. We have built a life that is vibrant, nurturing and full of joy. We are ready to expand our family through adoption and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome a child into our hearts and home. We believe that family is built on love, not just biology. The decision to adopt comes from a deep desire to nurture and provide a loving home for a child who needs it. We are fully aware of the challenges and rewards that come with parenting, and we are ready to embrace every moment with open hearts. We look forward to creating traditions, celebrating milestones and simply enjoying the everyday magic of family life.

We met on a beautiful walk near Tim's house. That simple stroll, with our dog Faulkner, has blossomed into a daily tradition that strengthens our bond. Our faith is the cornerstone of our relationship, guiding us through life’s ups and downs, infusing our journey with purpose and love. We are committed to open communication, always talking through our thoughts and feelings, which fosters a deep understanding and compassion to one another. Our strong, empathetic marriage is built on this foundation and we can’t wait to share our unconditional love with a child to create a warm and nurturing home filled with laughter, faith and endless walks together.

I've always wanted to be a dad, and once I met my future husband, Dean, I knew that he was the perfect partner to start a family with. I have always been confident, humorous and charismatic. After growing up in Houston, then moving to New York for college, then Dallas, back to New York and finally ending up in Nashville, I have continued to maintain and nurture friendships from every walk of life. I am ecstatic about going to the park, reading books & eventually becoming a little league coach for every sport.

My friends describe me as a man of integrity who genuinely cares for those around me. They also say I’m empathetic, athletic, kind, compassionate, thoughtful, natural leader, outgoing, dependable, hardworking, great sense of humor and adores his family. I have had a successful career in real estate and analytics. I currently work for Amazon Corporate in real estate management. I have found a perfect work/life balance and I now know how to set reasonable boundaries. I am so excited to become a father! Everyone knows that my family is my first priority.

From the first conversation I had with Tim, it was apparent that he had a huge and loving heart. While Tim is amazing at making friends, his family is so important to him. Tim loves children and cannot wait to be a Dad. Whenever we are around children, they are immediately drawn to his kind and loving nature. Even with our dog, Faulkner, he is incredibly attentive to his every need. There is no doubt Tim will be a patient, loving and nurturing father. Tim is so much fun, when it comes to our daily life, he always has the ability to make me laugh, smile and show me compassion when needed. Traveling with him is always a blast and he always brings out the best in me. He makes me come out of my shell when it comes to trying new things, and truly has an adventurous spirit. When we first started dating, he told me that he was going to Argentina for the month of September and invited me down to Patagonia for 10 days. If it wasn’t for him, I would have never had that incredible adventure! I cannot wait for our greatest adventure yet...becoming Dads together!

I am so excited about becoming a new Dad and building a family with Tim. We agreed early on in our relationship that we wanted children together. We share the belief that strong family relationships are incredibly important. Friends and family describe me as thoughtful, compassionate and engaging. I do my best to take a genuine interest in what people have to say and try very hard to be a good listener. For me, it is super important to be there to try to lift people up when they are down and work to treat others the way I would like to be treated. I was born and raised in Nashville. Except for a few years spent in Mississippi and Knoxville, I have spent most of my life in the Nashville area. My faith is a cornerstone in my life and has guided me through all of the ups and downs of life. My friends also describe me as engaging, loving, compassionate, considerate, kind, thoughtful, with a gentle charm. I have worked hard and have developed a rewarding career in the Pharmaceutical industry. My customers and their patients rely on me to help them with funding and access to their medications.

Dean is such a kind, gentle and deeply caring individual. On numerous occasions he has taken our leftovers to the homeless community. He is the baby whisperer and immediately puts babies at ease with his presence. He has been the trusted babysitter for newborns and knows how to do everything. It is exciting for Dean to pass on Christian values of unconditional love to our future child. I love Dean’s enthusiasm for life! He always looks for the best in people and finds the silver linings in every situation. He is the greatest travel partner and husband of all time. He loves to plan but can also be completely spontaneous. His sense of humor is definitely dad-joke centric and I absolutely love that about him. He truly can do it all from cooking a top notch dish, to baking a birthday cake or tackling the latest home improvement project.

Tim Values in Dean: His compassion towards others, his conviction in his faith and his reliability towards everyone he meets. He remains consistent and kind. Dean has a nurturing soul and he is easy to confide in, because he is a compassionate listener.

Dean Values in Tim: Tim is an incredibly patient, kind, and most of all, loving man. His love and loyalty to his family is unwavering. Tim is an incredibly supportive friend. He has strong convictions and an unwavering moral compass.

We have a warm and welcoming home that is perfect for our future child. The kitchen is the heart of our home. Our kitchen doubles as a culinary test kitchen and a gathering place for friends that have turned into family. Not only do we have an ideal house to raise a child, we are also surrounded by a community of supportive friends and family who are practically bursting with excitement for us to adopt a child. They’re ready to shower our little one with love, laughter and an abundance of spoiling. Our home is a place of joy and unconditional love and we can't wait to share it with a child who will undoubtedly bring even more love and exciting adventures.

When it comes to family, we believe in quantity and quality. We are so blessed to have an extended family that’s not just supportive but downright excited about the prospects of welcoming a little one into our lives. Prepare yourself for a whole lot of love, laughter and possibly a few shenanigans. First up, we have Caitlin, our oldest sister and resident cheerleader. Her enthusiasm for becoming an aunt is contagious–she mentioned how she can’t wait to spoil her future nephew or niece and her desire to have matching outfits. Caitlin is ready to share her life experiences which includes being an extremely successful advertising executive. Cassie is ecstatic and has always loved babies. She can’t wait to pass on her faith, love of reading and tenacious work ethic to our future child.

Our friends and family includes, a dedicated nurse with a genuine heart, that is overflowing with excitement at the prospect of us adopting a child and expanding the family. There’s always room for one more! Then there are grandparents, who are practically bursting at the seams with excitement to become grandparents. They’ve already started planning family trips to Disney and dreaming of enrolling their grand baby in sailing camps on the bay. We have an amazing "chosen" family in Nashville. It’s like a sitcom waiting to happen, with countless aunts and uncles who are ready to shower our future child with love and guidance. Finally, we have our church family that will help us to instill faith and unconditional love into our baby.

We are a devoted couple who are so excited to expand our family through adoption. With a foundation built on honesty, faith and unconditional love, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels secure and valued.

As you navigate this incredibly difficult decision, we want you to know how deeply we admire your strength and courage. Choosing adoption is a profound and selfless act and it reflects a love that knows no bounds. We promise to love your child unconditionally, providing a nurturing and supportive environment where they can thrive and feel cherished every day. Thank you for considering us on this journey. You are truly remarkable.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Tim and Dean