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Dear Expectant Mother,

We cannot imagine what you’re feeling, but we know this is not an easy decision for you. Leigha, as an adoptive child herself, appreciates your consideration of an adoption plan and thoroughness in selecting the best home for your child.

Leigha’s grandparents were very honest about who her mother was and that though they were her “mom” and “dad,” they were her grandparents. Her biological mother and step-dad were always a part of her life. She was blessed to not only have her...

We love traveling! Key West, Curacao, and Oahu are some of our favorite places. We are excited to share our love of travel with your child.

We enjoy exploring new cities and trying new activities. When we lived in Maine and New Hampshire, we learned to ski. While we lived in Washington, DC, we took advantage of the Smithsonian museums, monuments and the outdoors, such as mountain hikes and river kayaking. We feel lucky to be in a...

Nate’s family is excited to have a child running around. His parents are fun-loving and so kind. His mom was a Kindergarten teacher for 25 years - she LOVES kids. She loves to sew and monograms anything she can get her hands on. Her dream is to be a grandmother and she will be THE BEST. His father is a retired Navy pilot. He is funny, loving, and will do anything to make you smile. He will be a hands-on grandfather and a wonderful co-coach and cheerleader.

Nate’s sister and brother-in-law are very...

Because of Nate's career in the U.S. Coast Guard, we've lived in Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Alabama, Washington DC, and presently, Virginia. In each place, we've been blessed with strong friendships with people we consider family to this day.

We love to be outdoors, whether we are playing in the yard with our dog, Ada, or taking evening walks around the neighborhood. We also enjoy spending time on the patio when the weather is nice. You can find Nate grilling and Leigha planting flowers or...

Growing up in Ohio, I spent my childhood on the family lake. I was adopted by my amazingly supportive grandparents. I had a great passion and love for gymnastics and cheer and traveled around most of my childhood as a competitive gymnast. I was also active in Girl Scouts - I even earned the Girl Scout Silver Award!

After my grandparents retired to Florida, I soon followed. I worked for many years as a legal assistant and eventually graduated from college with a bachelor’s in psychology and later a...

I was born in Virginia and later relocated to Florida. I was a highly competitive soccer player, playing for a Catholic high school and multiple club teams in the area. I graduated from college with a bachelor’s in communication arts and worked as the director of marketing for a naval museum after graduation. In 2006, I was commissioned as a U.S. Coast Guard Officer. Now a Commander, I have more than 16 years of active-duty service and have earned two master's degrees.

Outdoor activities were integral to...

We met at a restaurant the day before Thanksgiving in 2008. Nate was home for the holiday from New Orleans. Leigha was with a mutual friend when Nate walked in the door and was immediately smitten. We spoke that night for hours before parting ways. After getting Leigha’s number from our mutual friend, we began talking on the phone each day, texting, and emailing. Due to Nate's work and travel schedule, we did not see each other again until six months later. Nate had always said Leigha would be the first to drive his boat, and it was on that first date...

Hello, we are Nathaniel and Leigha. We truly appreciate your interest in our profile, and we are so grateful to you for considering an adoption plan. We cannot imagine the difficulty of picking the perfect family for your baby.

​​Leigha, as an adoptee, is particularly in awe of your courage. As a young mother, her biological mom felt she could not care for her in the way that Leigha deserved, and decided to place Leigha for adoption. Her grandparents adopted her when she was very young.

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