We love adventure, and traveling is one of our greatest passions. Weekend trips to Minneapolis to catch a Twins game are a highlight, and we always make time to explore new restaurants and enjoy the city’s parks. We also love weekend getaways to Omaha, home to one of the top zoos in the U.S., with fun attractions like a skylift and carousel. Rebecca loves to go into the giraffe enclosure and meet the baby giraffes up close. In addition to local trips, we enjoy international travel, especially cruises to explore new countries, and relaxing at resorts in Mexico, soaking up the sun.

Our travels fill us with excitement, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with a child. We’re so passionate about travel that we document our adventures on our YouTube channel, sharing everything from new places to favorite memories. We can’t wait to introduce a child to all the exciting family-friendly activities we’ve yet to experience. We see our adoption journey as just another adventure, full of new and joyful moments every day. 

Whenever people ask if we have kids, we always joke, “Yes—four of them!” Our kitties are our babies, each with their own unique personality.

Luna (5 years old) is our fluffy, grey Norwegian Forest cat. She’s the ultimate snuggle buddy, always ready to curl up on your lap. She loves basking in the sun and soaking up all the affection she can get.

Peanut (3 years old) is our spunky Bengal with boundless energy. She could easily qualify for the Kitty Olympics with her lightning-fast sprints around the house. She loves to chase her siblings but always makes time for snuggles and pets once she’s tuckered out. Arya (1 year old) is our adventurous little calico. A fearless explorer, she scales curtains and perches on the highest spots she can find. With the loudest, happiest purr, she adores being around people and curling up in a warm lap for a nap.

Eric is an accountant for a local trust, working with transportation companies and businesses in the area to keep their finances in order. With a degree in Financial Analysis, Eric has a strong background in numbers, technology, and problem-solving. His career path has included roles in logistics, transportation, and finance, where he enjoys analyzing data and finding solutions.

Rebecca has a pretty “cool” job—literally! She works in Research and Development at Wells Enterprises, the company behind ice cream brands like Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Blue Ribbon Classics, and Bomb Pop. Wells produces so much ice cream that the town is known as the Ice Cream Capital of the World. They churn out 2 million ice cream sandwiches a day and over 1 billion pounds of ice cream every year. Rebecca works in the lab, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. One of her favorite parts of the job is doing “melt testing,” where she observes how ice cream melts. Plus, she enjoys the perk of free ice cream while at work! Before moving into research, Rebecca worked in nursing and healthcare before moving over to the food science industry.

We come from small, close-knit families who are excited to support us as we begin our journey to start a family.

Eric’s family lives nearby, including his parents, brother, sister-in-law, and our nephew. His dad is our go-to handyman and loves lending a hand with home projects. Eric's mom will be our designated babysitter.

We visit Eric’s family weekly, enjoying time with their three dogs and cheering on our favorite baseball and football teams. Summer BBQs at his parents’ house are a highlight, with his dad smoking a variety of meats and his mom making the most delicious peach cobbler. One of our favorite traditions is making s’mores around the fire pit on the 4th of July. We also love spending time with our nephew, taking him to the park or to the local Ice Cream Days parade each summer.

Rebecca’s parents and sister live in Texas, and we make a point to visit them annually. Her parents, avid travelers, often take us along on their adventures. When we’re together, we enjoy relaxing by the pool and playing card and board games. They are especially excited to become grandparents for the first time.

We live in the Ice Cream Capital of the World, a small up and coming rural community. Our town boasts beautiful parks, an excellent school system, and its very own ice cream parlor. Every summer, we celebrate Ice Cream Days with a fun parade and downtown fair. In July we host our county fair with lots of fun free activities including Rebecca’s favorite the baby animal petting zoo. Our home is on a quiet street, just a short walk from several parks and the YMCA pool.

The neighborhood is filled with young families, and it’s common to see people out walking their dogs. We’re lucky to live right along the parade route, ensuring we always have the perfect spot to watch. Our house is a cozy three-bedroom, two-story home with a spacious living room that’s filled with natural light. In the backyard, we enjoy gathering around the fire pit and setting up our catio so the cats can relax outdoors. The yard is vibrant with flowers that bloom beautifully throughout spring and summer and offers plenty of space for fun activities and games.

We’re just 30 minutes from Eric’s hometown which has plenty of family fun activities including a children’s museum, and a minor league baseball team. Plus, we’re only a short drive from larger cities like Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Minneapolis, making it easy to enjoy countless adventures. 

Thank you for taking the time to consider adoption. We know this is not an easy decision, and it’s one made with immense courage, love, and strength. We are deeply honored that you would take a moment to get to know us, and we hope to have the chance to get to know you as well.

We’re Eric and Rebecca, and we’ve been together for eight years, married for four. Growing up, we both dreamed of becoming parents, imagining a life where we could pour our hearts into loving and raising a child. When we were faced with an unexpected infertility diagnosis early in our marriage, it was a heartbreaking surprise. But through it all, we kept our faith in the Lord, trusting that He has beautiful plans for us, for you, and for your child.

After taking time to find contentment in our life together, we realized there was still a space in our hearts that only a child could fill. We may be young, but our desire to start a family and nurture a child has been strong and steady. Through prayer and deep reflection, we felt God guiding us toward adoption, and with that, our hearts opened fully to this journey.

Our greatest hope is to provide a loving, supportive, and joyful life for any child entrusted to us. While we can’t fully understand the emotions and experiences you’re facing, we do know the ache of grief and the challenges of navigating difficult paths. Please know that you are not alone. We are here to support you in any way we can - whether through phone calls, texts, emails, or meeting in person. We are also happy to share letters and photos as your child grows so you can always feel connected. Whatever level of communication you are comfortable with, we will honor it with respect and openness.

We believe in being transparent with our child about their adoption story. We will speak of you with love and gratitude, sharing the beautiful truth of your selfless decision, one rooted in love beyond measure. We will also respect your wishes regarding what you’d like us to share. If there are traditions, stories, or memories you would like us to pass along, we would be honored to carry those forward.

Our lives are filled with the support of a wonderful, loving family who are excited to welcome a new child with open arms. Your child will grow up surrounded by encouragement, laughter, and unconditional love every single day. We live in a community with an excellent school system and will ensure your child has access to every opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Both of us have supportive careers that prioritize family, allowing us to be present and engaged parents.

We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with adventures, meaningful experiences, and cherished memories. We believe it’s the time spent together, the little moments of joy, discovery, and connection that shape a child into a confident, compassionate person.

Please know that we think of you every day and hold you in our prayers, no matter what decision you make. We recognize the strength it takes to consider adoption, and we are humbled by your courage. Thank you again for considering us as potential parents. We would be honored to walk this journey with you, supporting you and cherishing your child with all our hearts.

With love and gratitude,

Eric & Rebecca