Becky & Dave

We were fortunate to grow up in homes that were filled with activity, love, laughter and family. We have the same wish for our children and home. For generations in upstate New York, our families have farmed and raised their families. As we work to build our own family, we plan to continue this tradition.

We live simple lives by the rhythms of the seasons. Our hobbies reflect the country atmosphere in which we live. Dave is able to relax building furniture and custom woodwork for the house in his woodshop. He loves to build wooden toys for our children to play with. Becky enjoys sewing and cooking.

During the summer, Becky cans and freezes the vegetables and fruits we will eat in the winter. Over the last eighteen years together we have greatly enjoyed the outdoors. We like to camp, hike, skate, ski, canoe, snowshoe and bike. We both enjoy working in the flower gardens around our home.

"we live simple lives"

Traveling is another of our hobbies. We have been to New Zealand, England, Kazakhstan, Nicaragua, and have visited many parts of the United States. Much of our travel is linked to visiting family and friends, as well as exploring new sights. We have gone to England to visit Becky's sister and her family. Visiting friends in Poland, Czech, Germany, Nicaragua and Wales has filled some of our winter vacations.

Blessings

Stuart, Evan and Ellie have similar stories though their lives started literally half a world away from each other. Evan and Ellie were international adoptions from the same city and orphanage in Kazakhstan. The process of adoption has not been an easy road for us. Still, our journey to create our family is a series of love stories. Our love stories are not unlike any other in the world as they were "made of deep devotion, sacrifice and pain".

Evan, Ellie and Stuart were born to amazing women who wanted more for them ... more than they could give. Still, they gave so much...so much more than they will ever know. Dave and I are grateful for their courage and strength. We celebrate everyday the blessings they gave us.

We know your decision is difficult and painful. Still, you have to know Dave and I will love your child unconditionally and encourage the child to be his or her very best. We will provide the children with as many opportunities and experiences as possible to help them grow as they will for us.

Our family has come to be through adoption.

Our Dream

In a heartbeat, Stuart changed our world to the better. We went from being a couple to being a family. Stuart has shown us a world we could only dream existed. Stuart right from the beginning has gone everywhere with us. When Evan joined us eight months later, he doubled the richness of our lives. Twelve months after Evan came into our hearts and home, Ellie joined us. She has continued to fill our home with laughter and possibilities as she works determinedly to catch up with her brothers.

Since the beginning of our time together, the kids have gone everywhere with us. The kids love stroller and backpack rides through the fields and woods that surround our farm. We both read and talk to them all the time. We encourage the kids to explore and figure out how things work. We play out on the patio together. Splashing in a birdbath set up special for them or building towers with the blocks in the swimming pool are some of their favorite activities. The kitchen is the center of our world and family. It is where Stuart, Evan and Ellie love to eat homemade graham crackers and where we dance after their evening baths.

The kids go everywhere with us

Farm & Home

Our home is on an island filled with gardens, fields and woods. There is a large screened in porch where everyone gathers for meals during most of the summer and a large finished basement. It is easy to enjoy a quiet life here, but there is always someone nearby to come and play. The cities, within driving distance of our home, allow for the enjoyment of plays, concerts, orchestra, semi-professional sporting events and art museums.

Dave owns and works the farm with his brother, Jim. Their family has farmed in the valley for nine generations. They grow pproximately 200 acres of vegetables for retail sales and 1300 acres of grain corn. The kids eagerly watch for Dave as they play outside in case he passes in his truck or tractor. Our road stand sells a variety of vegetables like sweet corn, squash, pumpkins and potatoes just to name a few. Becky is a science teacher at the local high school. She is presently working as a stay-at-home mom, her favorite job of all!

Lots of Family

We are close and well supported by our families and our family of friends. We gather as often as possible to celebrate holidays, birthdays, homecomings and any other "just because" reason we can think of.

Our family includes Dave, Becky, Evan, Stuart and Ellie plus pets Harry, Freddie and Lucy. Harry, our chocolate lab, has made it his job to help watch over the kids. Freddie and Kitty are the family cats. They tolerate the family living in "their" house. Dave is one of ten children. All of his brothers and their respective families live nearby. Becky has two sisters. Our combined seven sisters offer wonderful travel destinations as they live scattered across the USA and the world.

We appreciate you reading about us.

Having adopted children helps us understand the importance and enormity of your decision.

We wish you much strength and peace as you make your decision.

Always with thought,

Dave, Becky, Stuart, Evan and Ellie

If there is anything we can do to help you better understand or know our family, please do not hesitate to contact us any time through Friends In Adoption at 1-800-844-3630.