Hi there!
We’re Collin and Beth — thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us!
We both grew up in the Midwest and love our life here in Iowa, surrounded by great friends and family. We’ve been married for three years, and our days are filled with love, laughter, and a good dose of adventure. When we’re not outside soaking up the sunshine, you can usually find us hanging out at home with our dog, Chet, or spending time with the people we love most.
We’re so excited about the chance to grow our family through adoption. We have so much respect for your strength and the love behind the decision you’re making. Our hope is to build a relationship based on openness, support, and connection as we go through this journey together.
Thank you again for taking a moment to learn about us — it truly means a lot.
Our Story
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We first met at a coffee shop for what we thought would be a quick cup of coffee — but we ended up talking until they closed for the night! We both left knowing there was something really special between us.
One of the things we love most about our relationship is how well we balance each other out. Collin’s strengths make up for Beth’s weaknesses and the other way around — we make a pretty great team.
We really value open communication and make it a point to check in with each other every day. It helps us stay connected and know how to best pray for and support one another through whatever the week brings.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to see what God has in store for our family. Our goal is to keep building a home filled with love, laughter, and safety — and we can’t wait to share that with a child one day.
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Hobbies and Interests
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Hopping on our bikes and riding with friends on the weekends
Coffee dates with family (because there’s no such thing as too much caffeine or good conversation)
Grilling out and relaxing in the backyard — Chet usually isn’t far from the action
Sunday mornings at church, one of our favorite ways to start the week
Hanging out with our awesome Youth Group each week — they keep us laughing and on our toes
Beth’s monthly book club with the girls (lots of chatting, a little reading!)
Taking Chet to the dog park — he runs, we mostly just laugh at his antics
Beth adding to her ever-growing indoor plant collection
Collin finding his next home project or renovation idea — there’s always something in the works
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What Matters Most
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Building a home filled with unconditional love
Keeping Christ at the center of our family
Teaching kindness, respect, and love every day
Always making space for honest, open conversations
Celebrating everyone’s unique gifts and personalities
Supporting each other’s passions and dreams in life
Honoring old traditions while creating new memories
Finding joy and gratitude in every moment
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“Family: where faith, love, and laughter dwell”
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Meet Beth
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by Collin
I honestly can’t imagine a better partner than Beth. She’s one of the most compassionate people I know, always caring for and serving the people she loves. She has this amazing way of encouraging me to try new things, be adventurous, and make life more fun. Beth is so excited about this next chapter as we grow our family, and I can’t wait to share it with her.
Beth works as a nurse, and I love how much heart she puts into helping people when they need it most. When she’s not working, you can usually find her out on her bike, grabbing coffee with friends, or experimenting with new recipes for our dinners at home. She has a way of filling everyday moments with joy and love, and I know that same energy will make our home so special.
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Meet Collin
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by Beth
What first drew me to Collin was his caring, selfless heart. He’s always thinking of others and works every day to be the best husband and future dad he can be. From the very beginning, he was open about his biggest dream: building a family and being a loving father. Collin is easygoing, always brings laughter into our home, and stays patient no matter what life throws our way.
Collin works as an aerospace engineer, and we love that his job gives him a good work-life balance. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, playing with our dog, and spending time with the youth at our church. He has such a natural way with kids — whether it’s guiding our church youth or playing with nieces and nephews — and I know he’s going to be an incredible dad.
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Our Pets
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Our dog Chet is full of energy and so loyal — he’s basically part of the family! He loves neighborhood walks, chasing squirrels in the backyard, and showing off tricks for treats. Belly rubs are basically his love language, and he’s always ready to play with our nieces and nephews.
Chet is great with kids and has spent lots of time around them, always gentle and careful. He especially loves the little ones… mostly because they sometimes drop snacks! With his striking blue eyes and friendly personality, everyone he meets can’t help but praise him. When we’re just hanging out at home, he’s never far from our sides, usually napping and keeping us company.
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Home Sweet Home
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Our home is in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood where kids play outside and neighbors stroll with their dogs on warm evenings. One of the things we fell in love with was our spacious backyard, full of trees and greenery. We can already picture our child running around, playing soccer, or just enjoying the fully fenced yard.
In the summer, you’ll usually find us grilling and hanging out with Chet in the backyard. When it gets colder, we love cozying up in the family room by the fireplace. We’re excited to fill the house with toys, decorate rooms in fun themes as our kids grow, and create a home full of laughter, bedtime stories, and happy memories.
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Family Traditions
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Picking the perfect pumpkin at the patch (carving contest follows!)
Friday night pizza and movie nights by the fire
Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride to the Local Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Christmas shopping for a new ornament each year (hot cocoa included!)
Opening Christmas Eve presents around the fire in matching pajamas
Celebrating the first snow with ice cream sundaes
Hosting an annual Friendsgiving and Ugly Christmas Sweater party
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From the Heart
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We are so grateful that our paths have crossed and for the chance to share a little bit of our lives with you. We know this is a huge, life-changing decision, and we want you to know we’re here to support you in any way we can throughout this journey.
If you choose us to raise your child, we promise to honor that decision every single day and provide a home full of love, faith, and laughter.
We’d really love the chance to get to know you and answer any questions you might have. You’ll be in our prayers every day — for your peace, safety, and happiness — and we are so thankful for the incredible gift you are considering.
With love,
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