Hi, we’re Michael and Jordan! Thank you for considering us as potential parents for your child.
The Beginning of Our Story
We met in 2011 on Chicago’s north side and quickly realized we had each found someone special. Three years later, just after marriage equality passed in Illinois, we tied the knot. Our journey is filled with love, building a supportive joyful community and planning for the future — including parenthood.
About Michael, by Jordan
On our first date, not 45 minutes into meeting Michael for the first time, I texted my best friend: “Husband.”
Michael is the best person I’ve ever met. A natural caregiver, he shows love through acts of service to his loved ones , like making homemade soup and bringing me coffee in bed. He’s also known to bake a cake.
He can’t wait to share his passion for food and cooking with our child. I’m so grateful to have such a loving, loyal and thoughtful person to share family with. He’s going to be an incredible dad.
About Jordan, by Michael
When Jordan and I met 13 years ago, there was a lot in my life I wasn’t sure of. Pretty quickly, I became sure that, whatever else happened in my life, I needed Jordan to be a part of it. Jordan is my moral compass, social director and best friend.
Our home is beautifully decorated thanks to his creativity and support of artists. His curiosity has led him to hobbies like pottery and woodworking. He has adorned our home with local art and photos. Some of our ceramic housewares and wooden furniture he even made himself. Jordan has a huge heart, and I’ve learned so much about love and friendship from him. He’ll be an amazing father.
Our Life Together
We love our life in Chicago’s Rogers Park, taking advantage of all our city has to offer. We spend a lot of quiet board game and tv nights at home. But you can still catch us enjoying live music, taking in Chicago’s hidden gems like Garfield Park Conservatory or eating at some of our neighborhood’s great restaurants. During the summer, you’ll find us with our friends at the beach most weekends.
When we can, we love to travel as well. A few times a year, that means visiting Jordan’s family in Michigan or Michael’s family in Florida, but we love visiting somewhere new. Just in the last year we’ve been to Toronto, Mexico, New Orleans, Palm Springs, California, and New York.
Open Adoption and Message to Birth Family
We believe that love builds families, and that includes honoring the connection between a child and their birth parent(s). Our goal is to form an open adoption that allows your child to know their roots and feel the love that comes from all parts of their family. We will always speak of you with respect and gratitude, ensuring your child knows how deeply they were loved from the very beginning. Whatever you’re willing to share with us about your story, family values, history and culture, we will do our best to incorporate those traditions in your child’s life.
