As many of you know, we have decided to adopt a baby! This is something we have prayerfully considered for quite some time and know that this is what God has planned for us! We are so thrilled to be starting this process and have chosen an agency that specializes in open adoption! 

As high school sweethearts, we fell in love quickly in life. We just celebrated our 6th anniversary this past December and have been in love for over 11 years. All of the things we have been through together has brought us to this point. We’ve been praying for our future family for a long time and know that God has put adoption on our hearts for a reason. We are so ready for a sweet baby to join our crazy little family!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY EXHAUSTING, FRUSTRATING AND BEAUTIFUL TIME FOR US AND WE ASK THAT YOU HELP US IN PRAYING FOR OUR BABY AND THEIR MOTHER, WHEREVER THEY MIGHT BE.

We've started a fundraiser on Pure Charity to raise the funding that we need to make our adoption a success. We have a donation goal of $8,000 that will go towards the initial cost of the adoption and to support the birthmother. We have known we were called to adopt since we started dating in high school and know that God will provide!

Every donation is important and so appreciated! We thank you so much for even considering donating to our family! We would love for you to share this with your family and friends to help bring our baby home!

To follow our story further, please check out out blog alreadyaholland.com.

Who We Are

We are both lucky enough to work in the education system. We work every day with students who inspire us more than anyone can imagine. Allison is an Instructional Coach. Helping, teaching, and leading teachers to implement instruction that is student focused, relevant, fun, and challenging. Andrew works with high school special needs students in the same corporation as Allison. We are blessed to be able to work so close together, in a town with lots to offer and amazing people.

Pictures! 

Christmas Tree Hunting with Allison's second love, her Jeep.

This summer we took a vacation down to Andrew's Grandparents condo in Florida. We had a wonderful time with our great friends Chris and Katy.

Andrew's Grandparent's live on a lake so we spend a large amount of our summers boating and lake activities. In the winter we have some super competitive ice hockey days.

Independent Adoption Center

• All the funds raised will go directly to our chosen agency, IAC. The mission of the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) is to provide open adoption placement and counseling to birth and adoptive families to ensure that every child grows up feeling loved and supported. We are so excited to be working with them and have been thrilled with the people and process. Please visit their website to learn more about all their services. www.adoptionhelp.org

• Join Fee: $7,750
• Birthparent Services: $1,500
• Birth Fee: $1,500
• Legal expenses: $2,250 (typical) may vary.
• Birthmother expenses: Up to $3,000