We absolutely love being parents. It’s a journey filled with wonder and joy that helps us see the world through fresh, innocent eyes. The small things—like a familiar object or a simple idea—that we often overlook become exciting and new to our children.

Watching their faces light up when they finally understand something is genuinely heartwarming. We cherish taking our son to different places to explore and learn about the world around him. Those moments of discovery bring us closer and fill our hearts with pride. We adore cuddling with him and know that we are nurturing good, kind, and curious little humans. Parenthood is a beautiful adventure, and every day is filled with love and new experiences.

Yesenia About Cory

Cory is a very devoted person. While I was in Nursing School, he took care of almost all the household chores like cooking, washing clothes, and cleaning, on top of his full-time job, ensuring that I had every opportunity to prioritize my schoolwork. Cory also plays with our child as if he himself was a kid and makes every effort to do so.

Cory About Yesenia

Yesenia is the tender one in our relationship. She is caring and sweet, and treats others with genuine kindness and expects nothing in return. She prioritizes the joys in life and finding happiness in activities like family game night, having others over for dinner, shopping, going to shows, and traveling. Nine times out of ten, if our family is having a play date with a new family, having friends over for a themed party, or going out to see a kids' movie as a family, it was organized by Yesenia.

Cory enjoys exercising and runs with the neighborhood running club several days a week. He competes in about a dozen races each year, including triathlons and trail runs. Having grown up as a farm kid who now lives in suburbia, he maintains a few outdoor hobbies. Cory keeps six beehives on a neighboring farm and sells local honey to our extended neighbors, and grows a vegetable garden in our backyard. As our son grows, Cory has begun volunteering with Scouting America (Boy Scouts) to help our chapter coach the next generation of upstanding citizens.

Yesenia enjoys exercising at her local gym because staying active is important for her health as she gets older. In her free time, she likes playing video games on the Nintendo Switch and reading manga and fantasy books. She also loves painting; although she hasn't painted much recently, she plans to revisit it and start using oil paints to create beautiful canvases. Yesenia makes a point to stop and enjoy the scenery on the way to our destination when the whole family travels on vacation by car. Often, this means extending our travel time by a day so we can see a new state park.

Yesenia grew up in Mexico until she was eight years old, when her family moved to the United States to be closer to her dad. Although she is an only child, she shares a close bond with her large extended family—seven uncles, six aunts, and thirty cousins. Family gatherings are full of warmth and laughter, and whenever we visit Yesenia’s parents, extended family members often join us. One of their favorite traditions is hosting fun Halloween parties where everyone dresses up and enjoys time together, a tradition we’re proud to continue.

Christmas is another special time for us. Even though we live a bit farther from both of our parents, we take turns celebrating with each family on Christmas Day. These celebrations include matching pajamas, lots of laughter, and meaningful time together.

Cory, who is from Missouri, is one of three brothers and shares a close relationship with them. He has seven nieces and nephews who adore him and our son, and we love spending time together as a family. Each year we gather at Cory’s grandparents’ cabin to celebrate his dad’s birthday. We spend the weekend riding around in the Kubota Ranger, fishing, swimming in the lake, playing board games, and enjoying a peaceful getaway.

Both sides of our family are excited to welcome another child and are ready to surround them with love and support.

We truly love the neighborhood we call home. It’s a friendly and welcoming community filled with many young families, which creates a lively and supportive environment. There are always kids playing outside, neighbors chatting, and a strong sense of connection among everyone who lives here. It’s the kind of place where children can grow up surrounded by friends their own age and build lasting childhood memories. Our neighbors are kind, respectful, and always willing to lend a helping hand, which makes it feel like a close-knit community.

Our home is a cozy and comfortable three-bedroom, three-bathroom house—just the right size for raising a family. The main floor is where we spend much of our time together, whether we’re hosting friends, playing board games, or relaxing and watching movies. The basement is a fun and creative space that serves as our child’s playroom, a small workshop where Cory harvests honey from his beekeeping, and an area for his 3D printer projects.

We’re also fortunate to live near several beautiful parks, including one right behind our house, which gives us plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. On weekends, we often visit the nearby city pool just a few miles away to enjoy swimming and sunshine. It’s a safe, joyful place where we believe a child can truly grow and thrive.

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and learn about our family. We know you may be walking through an incredibly emotional and difficult moment in your life. The love and courage behind your decisions do not go unnoticed. We hope that in sharing our story, you gain a genuine sense of the home, the love, and the life we would offer a child.

We are Cory and Yesenia. We have been together since 2016 and married since 2018. We are a very loving and family-oriented couple. Yesenia is caring, free-spirited, determined, and a bit silly, while Cory is outgoing, a problem solver, warm, and a true people person. What ties us together is the way we communicate. We talk openly, express our feelings, and try to understand each other fully. Communication is the heart of our marriage and the environment we’ve created for our children. We never want to make anyone feel like they can’t express their feelings in front of us.

We are also the proud parents of our six-year-old son. He is goofy, caring, empathetic, and wonderfully independent. He has such a realistic way of seeing the world, and he isn’t afraid to say things exactly as they are, but always knowing that kindness is a priority. What makes him special is his huge heart. He loves playing with the neighborhood kids and always wants to include everyone. He knows that Mommy cannot have any more babies, and we’ve talked with him openly about adoption. He understands it, supports it, and is genuinely thrilled about becoming a big brother. He already talks about reading to the baby, teaching them things, and playing together in the way only siblings can.

We love hiking, going to shows, playing volleyball, staying active, and trying new restaurants. We travel together every year, one year internationally, the next somewhere in the United States. It's something very important to us. We want our children to see the world, experience different cultures, and learn by exploring. Holidays like Halloween and Christmas are big in our family, especially when we gather with our many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. There’s always laughter, food, and kids running around.

We live in a young, family-friendly community surrounded by parks and full of children playing outside. On a typical day in our home, things feel carefree. Our son jumps on the couch, makes forts, plays outside, and gets to be fully, joyfully himself. The biggest value in our home is simple: be kind to others. Everything we teach our children grows from that foundation.

We always dreamed of having more than one child, and when we realized we couldn’t grow our family anymore, adoption felt like the path meant for us. To us, adoption is not only a way to expand our family but also a way to honor and support another family’s journey. We want you to know that we see you as incredibly strong, selfless, and courageous. You would always be spoken of with respect, gratitude, and honesty. Your child will always know the love behind your decision.

We will send letters and pictures every year, and we are open to more contact through email exchanges if that is something you want. We want the child to grow up knowing where they came from and the strength of the person who brought them into the world.

If you choose us, here is our promise: we will love the child to the moon and back. We will give them a life full of laughter, learning, independence, and adventure. We will teach them to be kind, confident, and curious. We will support every dream they reach for, and cherish them every single day.

Thank you again for considering us. No matter what you decide, we wish you clarity, peace, and support every step of the way.

With love and respect,

Cory & Yesenia