Meet James and Jennifer

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A welcoming front porch of a suburban home, focusing on a weathered but lovingly maintained blue front door with a handmade wreath of dried wildflowers, tiny wooden hearts, and a small chalkboard sign reading “Welcome Home” in neat handwriting. Two flower-filled planters flank the doorway, one with bright red geraniums and the other with sunflowers stretching toward the light. Late afternoon golden hour sunlight warms the textured wood siding and casts long, friendly shadows across a striped doormat. Captured in photographic realism at a slightly low, childlike angle, the composition centers the door, suggesting invitation and safety, with a playful, hopeful atmosphere that hints at a home ready for family laughter.

Our Family Story

Meet Jennifer & James
Before we were ever husband and wife, we were friends.
That friendship has carried us through 23 years of life together. We have grown, laughed, and endured hard seasons. We’ve had countless “adventure time” drives where we turn ordinary errands into something special. We are homebodies at heart. We are happiest curled up with a good book, a movie, or a board game. We also love exploring new places to eat. We enjoy wandering new towns and visiting the Carolina Renaissance Festival together.
Our life is simple in the best way.
Jennifer is a hospice nurse who believes deeply in compassion, dignity, and caring for people in life’s most vulnerable moments. James works in construction quality control and quality assurance — steady, dependable, and detail-oriented. Together, we balance each other well.
We live in Gaston, South Carolina, on about an acre and a half in our five-bedroom home. It’s a place filled with warmth and laughter. It’s also full of the joyful chaos of our six beloved pets. We have three long-haired Chihuahuas, a Blue Heeler mix, and two cats. They are our fur babies, and they keep us busy, entertained, and very well loved.
Family is everything to us.
Our sisters are eagerly waiting to become aunts. We have two nephews who are excited to become cousins. Jennifer’s dad and his wife are ready to become Papa and Laura. James’s sister can’t wait to dote on a new niece or nephew. This child will not only have parents — they will have a village.
We are excited and, if we’re honest, a little nervous about this journey. We want to be the best parents we can be. We may not look like the “traditional” parents on paper. But our home is filled with love, stability, laughter, and deep intention.
We have waited for this for a long time.
And we are ready to welcome a child into a life where they are cherished, supported, and unconditionally loved.

Our Adoption Journey

We are James and Jennifer, sharing our honest journey toward building a family through adoption, with open hearts and a hope to answer your questions in the FAQ.

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A bright, cheerful nursery corner with a sturdy white crib against a soft, buttery yellow wall, adorned with a hand-painted mural of whimsical clouds and hot air balloons. A mobile of wooden stars and felt animals hangs above the crib, gently tilted as if recently set in motion. Natural morning light spills in from an unseen window, creating soft highlights along the crib rails and a gentle glow on a plush rug scattered with picture books. Photographic realism from a slightly elevated angle, with balanced composition showing open shelves displaying board games and baskets. The atmosphere feels playful, safe, and thoughtfully prepared for a child’s arrival.

Journey Updates

A large wooden kitchen table set up for a playful family game night, covered with a colorful board game in mid-play, scattered dice, mismatched bowls of popcorn, and a couple of half-finished glasses of lemonade with condensation beading on the sides. Crayon drawings and a construction paper crown sit off to one side, as if a child just stepped away. Warm pendant lighting overhead casts a soft, intimate glow, creating gentle reflections on the smooth table surface. Shot in photographic realism from a slightly elevated angle, using the rule of thirds so the game is central and the art projects are blurred but visible in the background. The mood is joyful, casual, and full of potential shared memories.
A thoughtfully arranged bookshelf in a cozy den, filled with a mix of parenting books, classic children’s novels, and colorful picture books. Some spines are well-worn, others crisp and new. A wooden picture frame with a simple heart illustration leans against a row of titles about adoption, belonging, and family. A small ceramic fox bookend supports a stack of story collections. Soft late-morning natural light from a nearby window creates gentle highlights on the book spines and a warm glow on the rich wood grain. Captured in photographic realism at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the central area of adoption and parenting books is in sharp focus, conveying thoughtfulness, readiness, and an honest dedication to learning and nurturing.
A welcoming front porch of a suburban home, focusing on a weathered but lovingly maintained blue front door with a handmade wreath of dried wildflowers, tiny wooden hearts, and a small chalkboard sign reading “Welcome Home” in neat handwriting. Two flower-filled planters flank the doorway, one with bright red geraniums and the other with sunflowers stretching toward the light. Late afternoon golden hour sunlight warms the textured wood siding and casts long, friendly shadows across a striped doormat. Captured in photographic realism at a slightly low, childlike angle, the composition centers the door, suggesting invitation and safety, with a playful, hopeful atmosphere that hints at a home ready for family laughter.