Our Loved Ones
We are both close to our families, and we are fortunate to live near many of them. Katy's parents live only 10 minutes away. Most of Justin's family resides in a small town nearby, where he grew up on family property - his grandparents, aunts, and cousins all on the same street. Katy has three older brothers, two of whom live nearby, while her oldest brother and niece live in Europe. Justin has one older brother, and three younger stepsiblings.
Our families are very supportive and excited to welcome a child into our lives. We also have a wonderful group of friends who we consider extended family, and we often spend holidays, birthdays, and vacations together.
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“Katy and I became friends in French club freshman year of high school, nearly twenty years ago. Her unwavering support through life’s challenges has always amazed me, especially during my own battles with bullying because of my religion and my cancer diagnosis in college. Justin, from the moment they began dating, has shown the quiet, compassionate love that you dream about. I have no doubt they will be incredible parents to any child lucky enough to join their family
Zara
I am honored to say that I played a role in bringing them together over 13 years ago, and it has been incredible to see their relationship grow and flourish. Throughout the years, I have seen them demonstrate unwavering commitment, love, and support for each other. I've had the pleasure of witnessing Katy & Justin’s exceptional care and love towards my own children. They have consistently shown up for my kids, they’ve even hosted my daughter’s birthday party at their house. Katy and Justin's kindness, compassion, and dedication to family will provide a child with a stable, loving home where they will thrive.
Joey
Any child in their lives will have the opportunity to experience love, education, travel, and food that every child should have for a wonderful childhood. I cannot attest to which house of Harry Potter the child will be accepted into; however, I do believe Katy will cherish them no matter what. A child’s formative years should only exist to experience new and exciting things. With Justin and Katy as parents, that would be the focus; to love, nurture, educate, protect, and live life to the fullest.”
Ryan
“Katy and I bonded over the show Alias in law studies classes junior year of high school and today she is one of my closest friends. She was the first friend my husband and I trusted to care for our then eight-week-old son. We are protective of him after his rather dramatic entry into the world two months early. As he reaches all his developmental milestones, they cheer as much as I do. Several years ago, an extended family of theirs had a baby that had to have an extended stay in NICU. The baby’s mom and dad's ability to parent was in question, and Katy and Justin expressed a willingness to raise the child should it be needed. Katy visited the baby in the hospital nearly every day to ensure that someone was there for the child and showed it love.