Our Love Story
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We were both raised in New Mexico and met in high school in 1996. We were fast friends and were for many years. Following high school, Andrew joined the Navy and Erica attended the University of New Mexico. While on deployment and in-port Bahrain, Andrew proposed and on February 7, 2004, we were married. Only one week after Andrew returned home from deployment.
About Us
| Dad | Mom |
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Job | Software Engineer | Technical Project Manager |
Education | B.S., Mech. Engineering | B.S., Mech. Engineering |
Children | Brielle (3.5 years) and Kaiya (1.5 years) |
Pets | Alfred the Corgi |
City, Suburbs or Rural? | Suburban townhome |
Faith | Christian | Christian |
Favorite Food | Chocolate Mousse Pie | Cookie Dough |
Random Fact about Me | I once memorized all the countries in Africa with a song | I have been a dancer for over 25 years |
Our Adventures and Hobbies
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Finished a 5k with friends!
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Erica after a mud run
![“Andrew’s ship at the North Pole “Andrew’s ship at the North Pole](/uploadedImages/CCDA/Pages/Need_Help/Pregnancy_and_Adoption/Adoptive_Family_Profiles/Andrew-and-Erica-snow-450x311.jpg)
Andrew’s ship at the North Pole
![Erica enjoying Hawaiian food Erica enjoying Hawaiian food](/uploadedImages/CCDA/Pages/Need_Help/Pregnancy_and_Adoption/Adoptive_Family_Profiles/Andrew-and-Erica-450x311.jpg)
Enjoying Hawaiian food!
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Enjoying the woods
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In the woods with our dog Javi!
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Enjoying the woods
![“Our “Deer](/uploadedImages/CCDA/Pages/Need_Help/Pregnancy_and_Adoption/Adoptive_Family_Profiles/Andrew-and-Erica-Neighbors2.jpg)
Furry friends!
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Hitchin’ a ride
Our Traditions and Values
![Sunset](/uploadedImages/CCDA/Pages/Need_Help/Pregnancy_and_Adoption/Adoptive_Family_Profiles/Andrew-and-Erica-sunset-450x338.jpg)
Sunset in the New Mexico mountains at the family ranch
![Morning Morning](/uploadedImages/CCDA/Pages/Need_Help/Pregnancy_and_Adoption/Adoptive_Family_Profiles/Andrew-and-Erica-sunrise-450x338.jpg)
Morning in New Mexico at the family ranch
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Home cooking!
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Our family church
Our Friends and Family
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Erica’s family
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Andrew’s family
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On the slopes with friends
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Toon portrait
Adoption
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and for considering our family for your child.
We are in awe of the courage and strength it takes to make this very difficult decision. Please know we will be praying for you and your baby during this journey. We wish you all the support and love you need as you are guided in your decision.
With Love,
Andrew and Erica