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LaurenRalph
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THANK YOU for taking the time to learn
about us as you plan for your baby’s
future. We are HONORED to be in your
consideration, and admire your courage
and loving decision to consider adoption
for your child. Adoption has been the
greatest gift we have ever known. We
hope our profile will share with you our
family life and dreams.
Elizabeth, “Lilla”, is our almost 3-year-old
daughter we adopted through Adoption
Alliance. Lilla’s birthmother holds a
special place in our hearts and lives as we
continue to exchange letters and photos.
If you are comfortable, we would enjoy
doing the same with you.
We are excited to grow our family again
through adoption. The desire to love and
welcome another child is heartfelt and
beautiful to us. Lilla loves the idea of being
a big sister and we feel it is important that
she share in her Texas adoption history
with her sibling. We love our family and
hope to share it with your child. Thank you
again for learning about us. Please never
hesitate to ask us, or anyone through your
journey, any questions you may have.
FROM BEAUT IFUL
NORTH CAROL INA!
RALPH, LAURENAND L I L LA
Hello, we are
Winterfest Holiday Fun
Cruising to Bermuda
Journey
Celebrating our anniversary
Our first family football game
Starting a family was a difficult road we would
gladly walk again as we are now the parents of
a very wonderful little girl. We learned our true
strengths, weaknesses, resilience, and a deep
appreciation for the family we are today and the
family foursome we hope to become.
Our lives are filled with the love of family and
friends, passion for new experiences, and
compassion for others. The world is so much
bigger and brighter through our daughter’s eyes.
Days fill with trips to pools, playgrounds, toddler
OUR LOVING
WE MET IN COLLEGE MOVING INTO
OUR DORM. Ralph was the quiet,
studious type from NC while Lauren
was the outgoing, fun-loving girl
from NJ. The epitome of “opposites
attract”, our different personalities are
complimentary in many ways allowing
us to be the great team we are today!
Life is a roller-coaster, full of ups
and downs, that we have loved,
supported, and inspired each other
through as we just celebrated 19
years of marriage.
classes, amusement parks, movies, family dinners,
singing, dancing, playing, and jumping. We love
a good car trip to the mountains and beach,
vacations with friends, and cruises with family. Life
is an adventure that we can’t wait to begin each
day then snuggle over each night.
Back home after a big day
Once in a lifetime Indy experience
RALPH CHERISHES BEING A FATHER
and takes Lilla to Discovery Place, our local
splash pad, and Target for stickers and cookies
- coming home with bellies full of goodies
and cracking up from their adventures. Lilla
insists daddy does her hair, reads her bedtime
stories, and teaches her video games on the
full-size arcade he built. He’s also incredibly
considerate, Ralph carried 8 wrapped slices of
pizza on a plane from Chicago so Lilla could
try her first deep dish pie… We clapped,
cheered, and loved every bite! Ralph has
been an Information Technology Manager
with an international company for 12 years
that offers great flexibility and support. He
is naturally creative, detail oriented, calm,
and structured which allows him the honor of
doing what he loves for a living.
Likable is the best word to
describe Ralph. His respect
for others, polite nature,
and quick wit make him
an awesome husband and
incredible father. He’s able
to shed light, offer hope,
and erupt laughter through
challenging times.
INTRODUCING Ralph
Daddy and Lilla’s favorite ride! Mmm...donuts!
Mommy teaching Lilla to swim
Carousels are our favorite Skating rink Toddler day
Adorable Pony ride
When sudden rain poured at my company
picnic, Lauren danced in a dress with no
shoes in the muddy grass encouraging
the kids to join. As laughter filled the
air and mud began to fly, she laughed
“Stains come and go, but memories last a
lifetime”. THE KINDNESS, NURTURE,
GUIDANCE, AND LOVING HEART
SHE HAS FOR LILLA IS MORE THAN
I COULD HAVE IMAGINED, SHE IS A
PHENOMENAL MOTHER AND WIFE.
Formerly a Realtor, Lauren is now a stay
at home mom embracing every moment.
She loves the play dates, ‘mommy and
me’ classes, toddler gymnastics, and more
and believes this is the most important,
rewarding job she will ever have.
Lauren is the most positive
influence in my life. Her sound
advice, encouragement, and warm
personality have made me the
man I am today. She always makes
sure everyone is included, has the
ability to bring people together,
and empowers others to make an
ordinary moment extraordinary.
INTRODUCING Lauren
TINY NEIGHBORHOOD in the big city
Everyone calls our home “The Dollhouse”. We built it 18 years ago
planning for a family, large gatherings, and decorations for every
holiday! We have a large playroom, yet toys in every room of the
house - WE LOVE IT! Our small, safe neighborhood has a pool,
park, and is full of loving families and diversity. It’s within a large
village community with great schools, restaurants, grocery, sports
and rec center, and movies in walking distance. Friday
nights we pull our red wagon for pizza with friends.
A minutes’ drive to Uptown (10), Lauren’s family (20),
Ralph’s family (30), and annual passes (10-30)!
WE ADORE ANIMALS!
We love Santa!
There’s no place like home
1. LOCAL AMUSEMENT & WATERPARK
2. AQUATIC CENTER & MANY YMCA’S
3. DISCOVERY MUSEUMS: KIDS, SCIENCE, & NATURE
4. NC ZOO
5. BOTANICAL GARDENS
We have always been a dog family. We lost
our labradoodle Fozzie Bear (14) in August, then
our maltipoo Krimpet (18) in February. They
were wonderful with Lilla and we’re incredibly
appreciative for our precious years together.
Their pure love, light, and joy will forever warm
our hearts and smiles. We hope to rescue a
dog again when our children are old enough to
understand the process and great responsibility.5 FAMILY ANNUAL PASSES we LOVE
Lilla on our home “race track”
Water table fun!
Summer picnic smiles
FAMILY OUTINGRALPH Panthers Football gameLAUREN WinterfestLILLA Baseball games
and fireworks
FAVORITE DESSERTRALPH Heath BlizzardLAUREN Peanut Butter Brownie
LILLA Birthday Cake
FAVORITE HOLIDAY RALPH ThanksgivingLAUREN Halloween
LILLA Christmas
CREATURE / ANIMALRALPH Jackalope / KangarooLAUREN Unicorn / Dolphin
LILLA Dragon / Bunny
FAVORITE VACATION RALPH AlaskaLAUREN Australia
LILLA Dr. Seuss Cruise
SCHOOL EXPERIENCERALPH 4.4 GPA in High SchoolLAUREN Love learning / hate tests!
LILLA I can count to 20!
our favorite things
FUTURE BIG SISTER Lilla
Excited for Thanksgiving dinner
We’re eternally
grateful and
privileged our daughter’s birthmother chose and believed in
us. Now almost 3, Lilla is funny, smart, beautiful, determined,
giving, and loves animals. She’s an adventurous eater, yet
cautious when trying new activities. Holding her newborn
cousin’s hand, singing him to sleep, and reading to him is very
important to her. She loves to engage and chat up new people,
always opening with her pink/ sparkle/ Minnie Mouse Crocs!
Lilla is biracial of African-American and
Caucasian decent. It’s important to us
and her birthmother that we live in a
large city encompassing many cultures,
ethnicities, and opportunities. Lilla
loves her variety of classes including
mini-chefs, art, science, clay, and
swimming...she can’t wait to begin
pre-school in the fall! This will allow
lots of one-on-one time for Lauren
and the baby.
We have a close circle of family and friends which have
spent countless holidays, birthdays, and cruises together
(14 of us went on a birthday cruise in September). Lilla
is happiest with her grandparents, cousins, loving friends,
and everyone in between...especially when Birthday Cake
is involved!!!
Lauren’s parents and sister live in NJ, so we Facetime
daily and see them every 2-3 months. Her niece attends
Veterinary School just a short drive away. Ralph’s parents
are nearby and over often to spoil their grandchild in
every way. Lauren’s 3 cousins’ families (1 newborn) and
OUR Life LineFA M I LY & F R I E N D S T H AT W E L O V E A N D C H E R I S H !
Thanksgiving Gingerbread Turkey Annual friends beach trip
Grandparents at Lilla’s birthday party
Newborn cousin love
Easter Egg Hunt with cousins
Birthday with cousins
Favorite Aunt
and Uncle live
close by at the
lake for countless
gatherings,
boating, and fun.
Our friends have
been with us for
decades having BBQ’s, celebrations, and even
traveling the world together. Ralph’s best friend
lives on our street and Lauren’s 3 closest friends
have toddlers too. Our network is a huge and
everlasting family full of love and joy. Your child
will absolutely light everyone’s life and melt their
hearts.
OUR TO YOUPromise
Bahamas Beach Day The pitcher handed Lilla the ball!
We both have loving,
nurturing, and supportive
families. They believe in
positive reinforcement and
guiding toward achievement
rather than stopping with
consequences.
Emphasizing fun and
exciting life experiences,
maintaining a solid
partnership, and being
strong role models is our
promise as parents. Our
goal is to encourage our
children to pursue their
education, talents, interests,
and aspirations so that
they may establish a life of
happiness and uniqueness.
We promise to provide
admiration, support, and
mutual-respect throughout
our children’s lives with
laughter, love, and joy to
their hearts. While giving
them a childhood filled with
creativity, imagination, and
wonder, we will strive daily
to ensure they have the
choices and opportunities
in life to control their own
destiny.
Championship game
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF
OUR HEARTS. It is an honor for you to have
read our profile. The love we have for our
daughter spans from here to eternity and to
share that love with another child would be a
blessing and truly humbling. Our lives would
be forever changed beyond that which we
have ever wished or dreamed.
If you have additional questions for us or would like to speak to us, please contact The Adoption Alliance by calling 1-800-626-4324.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
ONE LAST Thank You
We can’t imagine how emotional and difficult
this must be for you, and we wish you the love,
support, and peace that you deserve. If you were
to choose us as your child’s adoptive parents, we
will devote our lives to providing them with love,
stability, and happiness. Everyday your child will
know they are loved and cherished by us all.
Sincerely, Ralph, Lauren & future big sister, Lilla