We are both working professionals, commuting to our jobs during the week, and we often seek opportunities to maintain balance in our lives. Luke works as a school principal every day, while Jeffrey splits his time between the office and working from home several days a week. Both of us lead active lifestyles; we go to the gym and frequently walk along the lakefront. Each day, we have a few routines that we complete together, such as cooking and sharing dinner while discussing our day, as well as going to bed at the same time. These routines help us start and end our day together, which we believe is essential for staying in sync.

On weekends, we usually find time to catch up with friends or family over brunch or dinner. We often tackle home projects or chores during this time as well. We enjoy traveling for vacations and aim to plan a few trips each year that are both culturally enriching and relaxing. Recently, we have been taking Spanish classes and have traveled to Spain and Mexico.

We have a lot in common and have spent the last ten years building a life together. We provide unwavering support for each other and strive to make one another feel seen and understood, even during disagreements.

Jeff is incredibly kind and compassionate, always willing to listen.

Luke is highly disciplined, and his sense of humor can lighten any mood.

Together, we share a deep commitment to our family and work diligently to create a stable and loving home.

We both come from families deeply rooted in tradition, especially during the holiday season. Because of this significance, we have created some traditions of our own. We celebrate Christmas, and the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is filled with activities such as cutting down our Christmas tree and putting up decorations. We have inherited numerous family heirlooms, including ornaments from our great-great-grandparents, which we display each year. Additionally, we enjoy driving around to admire holiday lights and typically select two other holiday-centered activities to share with friends and family.

We live in a condominium on the north side of Chicago, in the Edgewater Neighborhood. Edgewater is a diverse community, offering a wonderful environment filled with beaches, playgrounds, and schools. We love our neighborhood, and many of our close friends live nearby as well.

Our apartment building is situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, providing us with direct access to the beach and lakefront path. Our home has been a labor of love and we have spent time turning into a place where we love to spend our time. When we make breakfast or eat dinner it is often looking over the lake and we spend a lot of time outside on the beach and or at the pool. Within our building, we have many great neighbors who support one another and lend a helping hand whenever possible. We have building events and parties that bring all the families together. Our families often visit to enjoy the city and spend time at our pool.

Family and friends are very important to both of us. We share a close relationship with our families, which include involved parents and siblings. We spend holidays, vacations, and a lot of quality time together. Our families are an anchor in our lives and have supported us on our adoption journey.

Jeffrey's family lives within an hour of our home, and we frequently gather for monthly dinners and celebrate Christmas together each year.

Luke's family resides in Michigan, but we often travel to see them or spend time at our shared cabin there. Both of our siblings have started families of their own, and we regularly invite our nieces and nephews over to our pool or travel with them. Our child would grow up surrounded by cousins and strong family bonds.

Our friends also play a vital role in our lives. We have a close-knit group of couples, some of whom have begun their own journeys toward starting families. Our friends have been present for significant milestones in our lives, and we enjoy traveling, having dinners, and spending time together during the week.

We appreciate the opportunity to introduce ourselves and share more about our family. We are Luke and Jeffrey, and we admire your bravery in considering adoption as a way to support your child.

We have been together for eleven years and married for six. Throughout this time, we have celebrated joyful moments and supported each other through challenges. These experiences have helped us grow as a couple and guided our decision to expand our family. We have much love and joy to offer, and we are eager to become parents together.

Our lives revolve around our work and daily routines. Luke is an elementary school principal who enjoys staying active through CrossFit, while Jeffrey works in marketing and likes to take spin classes to stay fit. We are homebodies who often spend weeknights cooking and watching movies together. We also spend time traveling and we like to spend weekends at our cabin in Michigan and often go abroad to Europe.

We both grew up with family as a priority in our lives. From spending time with our grandparents during the holidays to traveling with our adult siblings and parents, we consistently seek out quality time with our families. We also feel a strong calling to start our own family. For us, adoption feels like the right path because we know we can provide a loving home and experience the joys of parenting. We believe that a strong family support system will offer our child a foundation of security, a sense of identity, and a nurturing environment.

We have deliberately chosen to live in one of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods, surrounded by a varied group of friends and family. Our child would grow up in a community known for its rich diversity and mix of cultures, residents, and family units. They would attend our neighborhood public schools and be part of a vibrant community. Additionally, we have close friends with children, fostering relationships that encourage friendships for our child.

It is very important to us that our child has a relationship with you as their birth mother. We are open to visiting with you before the birth and are committed to sending regular letters and communication. We believe that it is essential for our child to have a strong sense of identity and a deep sense of support.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and visiting our profile. We are eager to learn more about you and assure you that if you choose us, your baby will be deeply loved and will know how much you care for them.

Sincerely,

Lucas & Jeffrey