Hello,
Our names are Dave, Trisha and Morgan. We are a family today because of one birthparent's love for her child and we are blessed by her choice every day. We are excited to adopt again and hope we can be the family you desire for your child.
About Us...
We met on a blind date in the spring of 1996. Well, at least one of us knew it was a blind date. Trisha wasn't interested in a relationship at the time, but Dave convinced her she just couldn't live without him. Don't laugh - that's pretty much how it happened!
From the start, we clicked. The same sense of humor, a shared enthusiasm for life, and very similar backgrounds was more than we could resist. We were married on a warm and sunny spring day in April 1999. Our seven-year marriage has been and will continue to be built on the solid foundation of friendship, honesty, respect and trust.
Morgan entered our lives on very short notice in March 2004. We had the pleasure of peering over the doctor's shoulder as she was born. WOW! What an incredible experience. We didn't even know she was a she until that moment, which made it all the more exciting! When she was born on the 13th, we all knew it was meant to be. You see our birthdays are on the 13th of February and the 13th of October.
Our lives have changed quite a bit since that cold winter night. We do things at a slower pace and on Morgan's schedule now. And we love every minute of it! Who knew singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider", playing peek-a-boo, and watching Sesame Street could be so much fun?! We spend so many hours on the floor with Morgan that we sometimes wonder why we even have furniture! She just loves wrestling with and climbing on top of Daddy, and reading books and singing songs with Mommy.
Hobbies and Play Time...
We were both born and raised in Minnesota and in self-defense we've learned to make the most of all the seasons. Spring, summer, fall and winter we find just about any excuse to be outside. All right, so we stretched the truth about the winter part, but we do enjoy snowmobiling. Minnesota winters do get a bit long, though, so by spring we are always 
eager to plant new flowers, get out the bicycles, and dust the cobwebs off our golf clubs. Every day with Morgan brings new adventures: splashing around in the pool, swinging and sliding at the park, playing in the sandbox and taking in all the wonders of the world that are new to her.
One of our favorite lazy Sunday afternoon activities is watching the Minnesota Vikings or a NASCAR race and making chocolate chip cookies - or shall we say eating the cookie dough! (We can't seem to ever get the amount of cookies the recipe says!)
On the rare occasion when we're not hanging out together as a family, Dave can be found playing on his computer or puttering around in the garage. Trisha is what her sister calls a "Debbie Domestic," which means she can be found sewing, cooking, gardening, working on a scrapbook, or elbow-deep in some other project.
Many of our interests have developed because our parents shared these activities with us when we were children. We now look forward to sharing our hobbies and adventures with our children.
Home Sweet Home...
Our home is at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet, suburban neighborhood. We don't have a white picket fence (it's chain-link), but we do have a dog, Cassie, and 2 cats, Harley and Sophie.
Our large yard has plenty of room to run and play and has several big trees perfect for a tree house. Frogs, turtles, worms and various other creepy crawly things can always be found in the nearby pond and wooded parkland. With a bike path behind our yard and two parks and a beach within a few blocks, there's always something to see and do in our neighborhood. We don't even have to leave the house to enjoy the wildlife; after seven years in our home, it's still a treat to watch the deer graze in the field behind our yard.
Our Families...
We both were blessed to have been raised in close, loving families who continue to be a very important part of our lives. With a combined family of one grandparent, 3 parents, 11 siblings and siblings-in-law, and 8 nieces and nephews, we're always coming together to celebrate a holiday, birthday, anniversary or some other special event (such as an adoption!).
Christmas is hands-down our favorite family time. A big lasagna dinner with lots of cheesy garlic bread kicks off the Christmas Eve tradition with Dave's family. Considering their German and Polish heritage, it's an odd tradition. We're not sure how it got started, but we all love it!
Many lazy summer days are spent floating around on Dave's parent's pontoon boat or fishing from their dock. 
Occasionally, brother-in-law Bob will bring his speedboat for a little extra fun pulling the kids in the big inner tube.
Trisha's sister visits from the east coast several times a year and she's a "Debbie Domestic" too. It's always good eatin' when the two of them get cooking. And summers just wouldn't be complete without a ride on Uncle Dino's tractor or a ride on Cindy's horses!
Whether Morgan enjoys her "zany" new relatives remains to be seen. What we do know is that they have whole-heartedly accepted Morgan as one of their own.
Our Commitment...
We are committed to raising our children in a Christian environment, teaching kindness to others, helping others, and to embrace the differences that make people interesting. Family is our highest priority and we will bring that same commitment to the children we are blessed with. Our home will always be filled with love, laughter and activity. As our children grow we'll support their desires and dreams and encourage them to shoot for the stars. And when they make mistakes, we'll be there too, gently guiding them in the right direction.
If you desire, we will be happy to send you letters and pictures so you can "watch" your child grow. We are also open to developing an ongoing relationship if this is comfortable for everyone. Morgan's biological mother has chosen not to have contact and we respect her decision. Likewise, we will respect your feelings, your privacy and the life you have ahead of you.
Thank you for reading our letter and taking a peek through the window to our lives. We would enjoy the opportunity to talk to you and discuss your desires and dreams for your child. Please call us any time at 1-866-755-6668. We wish you the best, whatever you decide. Please know that we do care and would like to help.
With love and respect,
Dave and Trisha