Who We Are
Hello, nice to meet you - we’re Ryan and Tammie. We’re a North Carolina couple who desires to grow our family with a child through adoption.
We met in college, and while we both had zero fashion sense at the time, genuinely clicked and became fast friends, bonding over our mutual interest in art and design, and ultimately our shared love for Christ. Throughout the years we became closer and closer until God opened our eyes and we realized that the Lord had more than friendship in store for us.
We enjoy movie nights, spending time with our extended family and friends, playing games, and a little bit of shopping (our fashion sense has had a bit of a glow-up from tie-dye t-shirts and anime polyester button-ups). We have cultivated a safe culture founded on openness and honesty that we would love to share with our little one(s).
How We First Met
We first met at a cookout at our college campus. Ryan wore a nerdy anime shirt, shorts, and socks pulled up way too high. Tammie wore a long, denim skirt and tie-dye t-shirt. Needless to say, our fashion sense was not the thing that caught the other’s eye...but we were fast friends and over the years became so much more. 🤍
Why We’re Adopting
From the beginning of our marriage, adoption has always been on our hearts. The Bible says that we’ve been given the “Spirit of Adoption” when we joined God’s family through Jesus. We’ve always wanted adoption to be a part of our story and we’ve decided now is the right time!
Where we live
We live in central North Carolina (best BBQ)
Our beliefs
We are Christians who worship Jesus as the center of our lives
Other kids?
We currently have no other children (yet!)
Ryan is a design manager for apps while Tammie works on websites
What we do
We have been married for over a decade (and have known each even longer!)
Our marriage
Tammie
Tammie's superpower is finding ways to make people feel loved and special. By combining her creativity, pride in detail and care, and passion for hospitality she crafts experiences for people that are second-to-none. This passion translates to her full-time job as a User Experience Designer, working on websites and digital experiences that impact millions of customers.
Enjoying a caesar salad, one of her favorite foods.
Girls night out to enjoy some live music locally.
Doing one of the things she does best (decor and design).
Tammie’s Hobbies + Interests
Tammie spends her time on interior decor and design projects. She loves exploring new cultures by trying foreign foods, movies/shows, and languages. And while she is an incredibly deep-thinker who enjoys journaling, she also loves to laugh, a sound that can be heard throughout the house as she talks on the phone with family, rewatches an episode of her favorite sitcom, or the occasional reality TV show.
Decorating
Fashion
Movies
Gymnastics
Walking
Painting
Ryan
Ryan is intensely curious. Whether it is exploring science/nature, history or other cultures, he is always learning something new, often being quick to share whatever random thing he's learned that week as a fun conversation starter. He is a people person who thrives on connection, making sure people feel seen and understood. He brings those skills to work as a Product Design Director where he manages a team of designers at a top digital product agency.
Prepping some BBQ chicken for the grill/smoker.
Teaching niece and nephews to swim in community pool.
Learning about clouds at the science museum in DC.
Ryan’s Hobbies + Interests
He is also a self-described nerd who can effortlessly go from gaming and marvel comics, to 90s hip-hop or politics. Ryan also loves to cook and can often be found trying a new recipe or throwing something else on the grill/smoker. The problem is that he often makes too much of whatever it is, which means that we have to find people to share it with (which we love to do!).
Gaming
Cooking
Comics
Football
Swimming
Drawing
Our Family Trees
Meet the family that will be the support system your baby (and the new parents!)
Tammie’s Branch
Tammie’s family tree is enormous - her grandma had 10 children! Much of her family is nearby, and despite it’s size, there is plenty of love to go around!
Tammie with her mom & dad. She is the baby of her family.
Auntie Tam (Tammie) on a trip with her niece and nephews.
The annual family reunion gets bigger and better each year.
Ryan’s Branch
Both of Ryan’s parents are childcare/education professionals. His family is close-knit and nearby, providing a great support system for our new baby (and the new parents!).
Ryan pictured with Mom, Dad, Sis and Niece on a trip to DC.
Uncle Bear (Ryan) is drawing with his niece, little Zoë.
Family beach trips are always incredibly memorable.
Living life to the fullest
We believe life is about the relationships you build, the experiences you have, and the purpose you pursue. We strive to make the most of our time here on this planet focusing on those things and we are excited to share this with our future baby!
Looking to find loving, Christ-devoted, and family-oriented adoptive parents? Consider us!
