Hi, there! We’re Allison and Brian.

We’re so grateful you’re taking the time to get to know us as you consider adoption.

We can only imagine the weight of this decision, and we deeply respect your strength and love. We’re Brian and Allison. We met as reporters at a small newspaper in Arkansas and built a life together over the past decade through love and hard work.

Becoming parents is our greatest wish, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. We want nothing more than to raise a child in a home where they feel safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are. We’re honored that you would consider us as you plan for your future. If you feel we’re the right fit, we promise to honor the trust you place in us every single day.

Our Story

We met in 2014 at a small newspaper in Arkansas. Brian was the new guy and Allison was the first person he met in the office.

One sweltering afternoon, Allison’s car overheated, and Brian offered to help. Together, we replaced a broken radiator fan in the parking lot and started something more. Slowly, over the next decade, we would build a life that was far from ordinary.

In 2015, we moved to Little Rock together. And in 2017, we made a big leap and moved to North Carolina. We got married in 2018 in a coffee shop-turned-wedding-venue, surrounded by friends and family. Brian secretly kept the radiator fan and gifted it to Allison as part of their wedding.

Our parents often say we were made for each other. We work hard each day to bring joy, friendship, respect, and love into each quiet moment.

Home and Family

We live in a friendly suburban community in the heart of North Carolina — close enough for day trips to both the mountains and the beach.

Our neighborhood is multicultural and family friendly, within walking distance of the elementary school, grocery store, coffee shop, children’s dance studio, and pet shop. When we moved in, we were quickly welcomed by the families around us, where the kids set up lemonade stands, ride scooters, play basketball, and are constantly running in and out of each other's houses. We want to add a child of our own to the joyful sounds that fill our street.

Our home has a cozy, lived-in feel with a fenced-in backyard full of plants, playful squirrels and birds, and plenty of space. Our fluffy cat, Georgie, welcomes us at the door when we come home and sleeps between us at night on his own teddy bear. Compared to the active street we live on, it’s quiet and peaceful.

Brian's parents, aunt and uncle, and cousin all live nearby, and Allison’s cousin and her family live in our county. Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter are multi-day, family affairs.

Meet Brian

• Tracked down, bought back, and restored my high school car

• Built our kitchen table from an old cherry tree

• Loves catching live music (recent concerts: Jimmy Eat World, Evan Honer, and Carbon Leaf)

• Obsessed with books, listening to audiobooks, even smelling books

• Passionate about photography — from travel to our very sleepy cat

• Cooking (and eating) everything from paella to grilled chicken

Meet Allison

• Loves crafting and making homemade gifts, like lap quilts and crochet creatures

• Finds joy in planning and organizing

• Outdoorsy and active — enjoys working out, long hikes, neighborhood walks, and gardening.

• Friend of everything furry, she maintains four bird feeders and a custom squirrel feeder

• Loves tea, crosswords, good books and cozy evenings

• Baker at heart with family recipes for Christmas cookies and homemade biscuits

Thank you!

We promise a home filled with adventure, discovery, spontaneous dance parties, scraped-knee band-aids, and the comfort of kisses that make the tears stop. We promise peace and joy, unconditional love, and a village of family and friends who are ready to walk alongside us — and your child — every step of the way. Most importantly, we promise to celebrate who they are and support who they become.

We honor your courage, your love, and the profound decision you are making. Thank you for considering us as part of your journey. It would be our greatest honor to walk this path with you.