Leanna and Scott have recently welcomed a new baby into their home and are no longer available to be matched with. To find out if there is another family that is a potential match for you and your baby, view our Waiting Families online or call Adoption Advocates at (512) 477-1122 | (800) 966-HOPE.
We are incredibly thankful that you would consider us as parents for your child. A little sneak peek into our lives: We put a premium on love, laughter and exploring a greater sense of imagination. We see art and books as a gateway to a creative, enriched life. And we’re beyond excited to build a family and share these values with our child.
Who We Are
More About Leanna
When I grew up I wanted to be a teacher.
I am really good at accepting people as they are.
I am terrible at dancing.
My favorite quote is:
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau
I realized I was no longer cool when I started telling my family and friends they needed to eat more vegetables.
More About Scott
When I grew up I wanted to be a cartoonist.
I am really good at thinking outside the box.
I am terrible at singing.
My favorite quote is:
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett
I realized I was no longer cool when I turned down party invites in college to stay home and watch PBS on Saturday nights (which is so lame it circles back around to being cool).
We can’t wait to… | Leanna | Scott |
| Play… | Candy Land | Legos |
| Read… | Winnie the Pooh | Calvin and Hobbes |
| Eat… | Queso | BBQ |
| Travel to… | Beaches | Mountains, national parks |
| Visit… | The Thinkery | Movie theaters once they’re old enough |
| Celebrate… | Christmas | Halloween |
| Teach… | How to read | How to draw |
| Sing… | The Alphabet Song | Off-key at the top of our lungs |
| Watch… | The Fox and the Hound | Home Alone |
| Bake… | Brownies | Lasagna |
| Make… | Arts & crafts | Memories |
More About Our Life
Our Home
We live in a quiet South Austin neighborhood that we absolutely love! Our home is 2200 sq. feet with four bedrooms and a backyard that’s perfect for exploring. We’re only blocks away from parks and a library, so we’ll be walking to lots of fun activities!
Hobbies
We try to find a balance between indoor and outdoor fun. We love exploring the parks around Austin as much as playing board games with friends. Leanna enjoys reading and crafts. Scott is a big movie-buff and will watch (almost) anything.
Parenting Philosophy
Children should be raised with lots of love and positive reinforcement. We want our child to develop a healthy self-image and the confidence to face whatever challenges they encounter in the world. We also want our child to have every opportunity to develop their natural talents and abilities.
Our Extended Family
We both grew up in East Texas, and our families still live there. We trek back to visit them a few times a year, usually around the holidays. We’re always excited to see our adorable nieces and nephews who can’t wait to meet a new cousin.
How We Met
We met way back in high school, when we both participated in Academic Decathlon (which is sorta like the Olympics for extra nerdy kids). We fell in love over our shared taste in music and films, and have been together ever since!
