Hello. We are Kris and Samantha. Though we haven't met you yet, we already know you are making a courageous and selfless decision. We can’t imagine what you are experiencing as you weigh all your options, but we are thankful you have found your way thus far and came across us! We would be honored to come alongside you, support you and show all the love we have to you and your baby. Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile. We look forward to meeting you.

Our story begins at our church, where we first met. After Kris had been attending for a few months, we started collaborating on a mission trip to Panama. Kris then joined the worship team as a guitarist while Samantha was already a vocalist, causing us to spend more time together. In getting to know each other we quickly realized our interests and dreams were compatible. We dated for a year and were married in November 2016. We then joyfully welcomed our daughter, Sasha, in 2023 through open adoption. Neither Kris nor I remember our childhood without siblings, so it is our dream to let Sasha have that same story. We are so excited to welcome another little one into our family!

“What I love about Kris is his patience. No matter what is going on in our life, or how chaotic things are around us, he is our foundation. Kris is also an extreme goofball. There’s not a day that goes by where he doesn’t make me laugh! I have loved seeing Kris become the great Dad I knew he would be. Immediately after work, he is on the floor playing with Sasha, showering her with kisses and making her giggle. He reads her stories and teaches her all the time whether we're driving in the car or cooking in the kitchen. He is so excited to become a family of four and see our family grow.” - Samantha

More About Kris: 

Occupation: Kris is a mail courier. He enjoys being outside and the exercise the job requires.

Favorite Hobby: Cooking! Kris is an incredible cook, who often pretends to be competing in a cooking show--commentary and all.

Favorite Sport: Hockey. He’s played since he was two-years-old and LOVES the Colorado Avalanche.

Favorite Band: The Cure. His lifetime goal is to collect all their albums on vinyl.

Favorite Local Spot: Strawberry Hot Springs in Steamboat, CO! He is a fish out of water!

“What I love about Samantha is her lively spirit. She makes any and everything fun! Seriously, no matter how mundane the task or how ordinary the excursion may seem, Samantha is able to make it an adventure. She is also sincerely caring and loving towards every person she meets. She’s the go-to person for helping move a friend out of their house, and the best gift-giver I know. Watching Samantha love Sasha is my greatest joy. She always comforts Sasha, makes her belly laugh, and knows her needs inside and out. I know her heart will only grow more welcoming another baby into our home. As she says, she was made to mother and she's right!” - Kris

More about Samantha: 

Occupation: Radiology Technologist. Samantha has the ability to stay home with Sasha and only works 2-3 shifts per month in the hospital.

Favorite Hobby: Hiking! She loves being in the mountains.

Favorite Sport: Equestrian. Samantha grew up on a farm, riding horses, and still enjoys riding as much as possible. We own a horse and board him nearby. His name is Harley and he’s 15 years old.

Favorite Music Genre: Country. She loves singing it at the top of her lungs; cleaning the house, working in the yard, or on the way to the barn.

Favorite Local Spot: Twin Lakes near Buena Vista, CO. The scenery has everything she loves about Colorado; towering mountain peaks, beautiful lakes, and serene valleys. 

Sasha joined our family in October 2023. She has been a bundle of joy since the day she was born. We have extreme love and respect for her birth mom and are delighted to have an open relationship with her. We honor Sasha's heritage by celebrating new holidays and incorporating new foods as a family. Sasha is energetic, silly and adored by all! She gets a big smile when Mommy pretends her stuffed animals are babies, taking a bottle in her arms. We know she'll be a great big sister.

We purchased our home in December 2019 in a quiet, suburban neighborhood of Denver. It has a big yard and is one block from a park and community swimming pool. 

The neighborhood is full of young, diverse families whom we’ve gotten to meet while enjoying summer nights outdoors. The neighborhood kids ride their bikes, play football, and listen to music while the adults visit in the front yards. We enjoy hosting BBQs and movie nights for family and friends.

Kris is a Denver native and all his family lives nearby. His parents and three brothers are married. There are now five cousins all close in age. We regularly see one another and love to watch them grow and learn together. 

Samantha comes from a large and close-knit Midwest family. She has seven siblings and 25 (and counting) nieces and nephews. Her parents are the cornerstone of the family and all her siblings but one are married with children. We see each other as often as possible and enjoy the country life we call home away from home. They are beyond thrilled to welcome the next baby into the family!

Our interests include camping, exercising, cooking and music. We camp in the mountains at least once a summer. We either hike fourteeners or seek out alpine waterfalls to take a dip. We also exercise together in our home gym so that we can enjoy eating and cooking together. Day-to-day activities with Sasha include going for walks, pushing her in the swing, and visiting Babcia's (Grandma) house. We're so excited to double the fun when Sasha's sibling arrives!

Christmas is our favorite time of year. We decorate the house together and always take a drive to admire Christmas lights while listening to KOSI 101.1. Kris’ mother cooks a traditional Ukrainian feast on Christmas Eve and the whole family watches holiday movies together. Samantha’s family does a gift exchange and the house is full of new toys, great food, and endless board games.

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn a little about us. 

If chosen as adoptive parents, we promise to give your child all of the love our hearts have to offer. It is important to us that this child understands and appreciates their adoption story. We hope to continue a relationship with you throughout the child’s life. We will be forever grateful you blessed our family beyond measure.

We pray the Lord will give you strength and peace as you make decisions.