Hello! We are James, Jason & Andy from Toronto, Canada. We are thrilled you have decided to learn more about us and to consider us as adoptive parents to your child. We understand that becoming a parent is a serious decision, and that continuing to build our family through adoption has always been our plan. We know the joys that adoption can bring and would be blessed to welcome your child into our family - it truly takes a village, and we would support whatever level of openness makes you most comfortable.

Adopting in Canada can be more difficult and take a long time, so we are grateful for the opportunity to pursue adoption in the United States.

We hope you will discover what a loving, caring and kind couple we are, and how we are excited to provide a happy and healthy environment full of unconditional love and support to our child.

We met online in 2017. It was on our first date that we discovered our shared loved of travel and adventure which shaped both of our individual career paths; James as a flight attendant and Jason a lawyer who specializes in aviation law. Each date that followed was more fun and exciting than the last. The most crucial date involved James meeting Jason’s dog Doris - lucky for James, Doris quickly gave her seal of approval and the three of us spent lots of time together exploring the city and the beautiful nature surrounding it. Introductions to friends and families followed, and before we knew it, we were living under one roof and setting up our home together.

From there, our relationship became a whirlwind of adventures exploring the world (over 10 countries), road trips, house projects, family gatherings, sporting events – Jason is a long-time season ticket holder to the Toronto Raptors - and creating memories filled with lots of laughs and love. We became engaged on Christmas Day with Doris’ help. James came downstairs and found Doris sitting like the good dog she is, but he noticed a box tied to her collar. At that moment Jason got down on one knee and asked James to marry him!

My childhood was spent surrounded by family and loved ones - playing outdoors, riding bikes, swimming in lakes, fishing, road trips and visiting my grandparents on their farm are some of my fondest memories. We spoke English and French in the home, and I attended French school.

After high school I was recruited to work at Disney World in Florida then transferred to one of their cruise ships - I am still a Disney fan to this day. After my Disney adventure I returned to Canada to complete my degree in Tourism Studies. Wanting to see more of the world I became a flight attendant, which has allowed us to travel the world to visit friends and family regularly.

Family is important to me and becoming a father has been the greatest joy of my life. I lost my father, Andy, over 15 years ago and strive to be as great of a father as he was. My family was so touched when Jason suggested that we name Andy after him. I am thrilled to have more children as we continue to grow the love (and noise!) in our house.

I am very lucky that my work schedule is very flexible, and benefits from work and the government will allow me to take 18 months off after the adoption to be at home with our children.

James is truly the kindest, most caring person I know and is my perfect partner. Whenever we are with friends and family, he checks in on everyone to make sure they are enjoying themselves and can easily go toe-to-toe with my mom in long, funny stories! His kind nature, humor and patience are the perfect balance to my love of organization and structure. Although he always pretends to be shy, he’s the first to start dancing in our kitchen or to grab the mic at karaoke!

His sense of empathy and his devotion to our homelife and family always make me feel safe, secure and supported. He is such a natural around children, it has been a joy to watch him become such a great “Papa” to Andy. He loves to roll around on the floor with her, singing and dancing all of the time - he’s a true kid at heart.

I grew up on the East Coast of Canada in a small community-minded town, the eldest of four kids – two boys and two girls. Every summer, we would travel to Prince Edward Island, where my maternal grandmother was from, and I got to try my hand at farming and fishing. Our family still visits PEI every year, and we look forward to bringing our children there to continue making memories.

After college, I moved to London, England where I began my career as a lawyer working in the aviation field. This allowed me many opportunities to travel (40 countries and counting), as I was bitten by the travel bug.

Today, I am a partner at a large Canadian law firm, and I truly love my job. It has provided me many great opportunities and is both challenging and rewarding at the same time.

Jason is smart, witty, and his talents are spread across many disciplines. His personality shines and lights up any room, and his laugh is infectious. Jason is also the most loving, compassionate and caring person who, without fail, puts the needs of others before his own. He is deeply committed to helping and supporting our friends and families as well as various causes in our community. All the things I love about him are the qualities that have made him the best “Dada” to Andy. He loves watching Andy’s excitement with books and music, and exploring her curiosity with a wide range of foods and flavors. I cannot wait to continue this journey into parenthood with the man who continuously encouraged me to be the best version of myself. Our next child will be lucky to have such an amazing, supportive father.

Our daughter Andy was born into our family through the miracle of adoption in April 2022 in Michigan. She is a kind, curious and adventurous little girl and has brought so much joy and excitement to our house. She loves to visit the zoo and the aquarium, and playing at all of the local playgrounds and splash pads. She is obsessed with dinosaurs and rainbows, and plays very well with all of her cousins and classmates at daycare. We know her kind spirit and happy-go-lucky attitude will make her an awesome big sister!

We live in a lovely neighborhood about 10 minutes outside downtown Toronto, Canada.

Our home is a modern inviting space with an open-concept layout and sits on a tree-lined street. Many of our friends and family are nearby and we enjoy having everyone over to BBQs on the back patio. Our neighborhood is home to many of our favorite restaurants and stores, which are all within walking distance. One of the largest parks in Toronto is at the end of our street, with playgrounds and pools as well skating rinks and hills for sledding in the winter months. When James returned to work after Andy was 18 months old, she started daycare at an amazing center located in the middle of this park. The teachers and staff are all so amazing with Andy, and it is an ideal place for our children to attend while we work.

We are lucky to live in neighborhood that has some strong public schools in both French and English, as it is important to the both of us that our child learns a second language. Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and we are very proud of what this diversity brings to our own lives. Our neighbors are mostly made up of younger families, with a very strong sense of community – we are excited to raise our children in such a welcoming, friendly and safe place, where they will always feel loved and encouraged.

Doris is a sweet and gentle rescue dog from Cozumel, Mexico, who Jason adopted eight years ago. As she is a street dog, it’s no surprise that she is a wonderful mix of different breeds. She loves to go for walks, play fetch and is a pro at taking long naps in the sun. She is a gentle soul who loves nothing more than being treated with pieces of cheese and cuddling on the couch and only barks when the Amazon driver is at the door. She has been so patient and loving with Andy, and will make a great fur friend to our second child!

Our family can’t wait to welcome another child into the family!

James’ family live just over 5 hours north in the same little town where he grew up. His younger sister Crystal and her husband Felix live on a dairy farm with their two girls Gabrielle and Andreanne. James’ mother lives on a quiet and beautiful lake that we enjoy visiting whenever we can, spending time with the nieces out on the water kayaking or walking in the wilderness.

Jason’s originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and his parents continue to live in the home where he grew up. Two of his siblings live in Toronto not far from our home - Ashley, her husband Dave and their sons Liam and Parker live a quick drive away; and Craig, the youngest of the family. Jason’s sister Kathryn lives in Nova Scotia with her husband Matt and their daughter Lucy and son Bennett. The cousins are all aged five and under, so it is lots of fun (and noise!) when they all get together.

Our friends are as near and dear to us as our families and we are fortunate to have loved ones spread across the world. Everyone is excited and eager for us to take this next step to continue on our wonderful adoption journey to grow our family. Our future child will be very lucky to have so many loved ones to help them become the best version of themselves. It truly takes a village!

Our home is frequently the place used for family gatherings, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas or Boxing Day (December 26th). No family gathering is complete without Jason taking care of the meals and James following behind cleaning up. We usually finish the evenings with card games or trivia, and no matter who wins there will be lots of laughing and good-hearted teasing.

We appreciate you taking the time to get to know us a bit better and are truly thankful for your consideration. We hope that this has shown you how thrilled we are to grow our family and to continue our journey as parents (as are all our family and friends).

We deeply respect your decision and courage to consider adoption and would be excited and honored to go on this journey with you.

James & Jason (and Andy, too!)