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Prospective Parent No. 1:
Full Name: Samuel "Sam" Wesley Phipps
Age: 32
Career: Licensed Professional Counselor
Brief Bio: I grew up in the Midwestern United States. I am the middle child of three boys and was raised by my father and step-mother after the death of my mother when I was two. Family is the most important part of my life, but I am also dedicated to my work as a counselor where I primarily assist families going through divorce. I met my wife in undergrad and we got married the weekend after our graduation. We moved to the Northwest to attend graduate school and ended up remaining there to get jobs and start a family. We have struggled with infertility and feel that now is the time to adopt.
Three Hobbies: Cycling, reading (mysteries and thrillers), writing (poetry)
Three Character Traits: Calm, sensible, shy

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Prospective Parent No. 2:
Full Name: Susanna "Annie" Lynne Phipps
Age: 32
Career: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brief Bio: One of six children, I left my small childhood home in New England as soon as I could to attend college in the Midwest. I studied classical french horn in my undergrad, and I met my husband after he attended one of my concerts to see his roommate play. We hit it off and got married immediately following graduation. We moved to the Northwest so Sam could get a master's in Psychology, and I decided to pursue a master's in Social Work the next year. In addition to my work as a social worker in private practice, I play in the local orchestra and teach a few private french horn students. I have always wanted children, and after trying for several years we have decided that adoption is the right choice for us!
Three Hobbies: French horn, cycling, gardening
Three Character Traits: Energetic, witty, thoughtful

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Location: Seattle, Washington
Housing: 4 bedroom/2 bathroom 2-story home in the suburbs
Language(s): English
Religion(s): Methodist
Pet(s): Sansa, long-haired cat, 6 years old
Other Relevant Family Information: Sam and Annie frequently host family. They have nine nieces and nephews, and all of the family on both sides comes to their home for Thanksgiving and Christmas most years.

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Audrey Catherine (Shields) Frost 39
Career: High school humanities teacher
Audrey grew up in a college town in rural USA, and she was sheltered from the hardships plaguing her area for many years of a happy childhood. The younger of two siblings with little extended family in the picture, Audrey always felt like the odd one out due to her age, especially during early childhood. However, her exposure to more mature adults shaped her own maturity and, due to the influence of older friends and relatives, she grew up to be strong willed and passionate in her views. She went to a local college where she participated actively in debate and studied abroad Junior year to meet Oliver. Bonded immediately by their shared love for debate and political activism, the two became fast friends and dated for six years before eventually marrying. Now Audrey is a proud mother of two beautiful children and she enjoys her day job, as a high school Humanities teacher, immensely as well. She can’t wait to start a new chapter in her life by adopting a little child in need of a home.
Three Hobbies: Debate and political activism, artistic pursuits, cooking and experimental baking
Three Character Traits: Strong-willed, stress-free, creative

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Oliver Idris Frost 39
Career: Economist
When Oliver was a newborn he was put up for adoption by young, college-student parents (Indian and Arabic respectively) who couldn’t keep him due to cultural standards. His Welsh adoptive parents, Arthur and Teresa Frost, raised him an only child with so much love he never felt any less than a biological child. Always a mischievous little fellow, Oliver frequently got in trouble in school despite his excelling in all his courses and his misdeeds almost cost him a place in his dream college. Luckily his grades saved him and he went to college a little less keen on his pranks. On study abroad in Ireland his Junior year he met Audrey, the most breathtakingly beautiful girl he had ever seen (and smart funny and, well, perfect to boot).

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SO:
Name: Oliver "Oli" James Walsh
Age: 42
Career: Tattoo Artist
Bio: Originally from the UK, Oli moved to Maryland with his single mother when he was a teenager. Knowing what it's like not having a father figure around, he makes sure to spend as much time as he can with his family. His laid-back and silly personality makes him an ideal play buddy for the younger kids and also someone the older ones can really relate to and want to hangout with.
Hobbies: Drawing, playing guitar, and watching movies with the family
Traits: Laid-back, humorous, and creative

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SO:
Name: Elizabeth Nicole (Gerard) Walsh
Age: 39
Career: Pharmacist
Bio: Elizabeth always wanted a big family, and though many would argue she already has that, she wants to continue to grow and spread the love. She believed in the value of hardwork and determination, and does her best to inspire her children to be passionate in whatever they do. She enjoys the simple things like spending the day watching movies with her family or going for walks with Oli on the trail behind their Victorian home. Elizabeth can't be more excited to grow her family!
Hobbies: Reading, playing board games, and cooking
Traits: Cheerful, family-oriented, and kind

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Children:

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Name: Henry Alexander Walsh
Age: 16
Bio: Henry has always taken pride in being the oldest, and great responsibility in taking care of his younger siblings. He enjoys playing videogames and practicing baseball with Julian, as well as spending time with his father, Oli. Henry's taken a great interest in history and plans to base his career off of this interest in the future.

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Prospective Parent No. 1:
Full Name: Rachel Alberta Goldstein
Age: 50
Career: Veterinarian
Brief Bio: Rachel Goldstein has been a veterinarian for many years and has already adopted three children (including her niece and nephew). She also has recently married to a wealthy engineer/inventor who has a daughter of his own.
Three Hobbies: Bird watching, cooking, horseback riding
Three Character Traits: Forgiving, optimistic, careful

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Prospective Parent No. 2:
Full Name: Davis Peterson
Age: 50
Career: Engineer, inventor
Brief Bio: He is a well-educated man who has made quite a living off of the many careers he has held over his life. Currently, he is into making mobility equipment, suh as wheelchairs. His hobbies are remnants of jobs he held in the past.He was been single for most of his life up until his marriage to Rachel, however he does have a daughter named Jessica.

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Three Hobbies: Computer programming, interior design, party planning
Three Character Traits: Creative, generous, resourceful

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Current Children: (optional)
Full Name(s): Nova Adele Jensen, Alter “Al” Noah Goldstein, Shayna Rachel Goldstein, Jessica Isabelle Peterson
Age(s): 20 (Nova), 13 (Al and Shayna), 30 (Jessica)
Brief Bio: Nova was born in Birmingham, England and adopted by Rachel at age 7. Rachel also adopted her twin niece and nephew, who are now 13 and in ninth grade. The three had grown up in a townhouse, have a belief in God, and attend church many times a year.

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Parent 1: Joshua (Jock) Alasdair MCInnes
Age: 25
Career: Musician.
Brief bio: Jock is a Scotishman who has lived on the Skye isle since birth. Music is the second love of his life. The first is his young wife. Jock loves all kinds of music, except for techno, but his main interest is in folk music of his native country. He is a guitarist in a band, he also likes to sing and can play a bit fiddle. He is tall, looks a bit older than he really is, is medium-weight, has short, but very thick, blonde hair and blue eyes, he has a beard and sharp features, he may seem a little stand-offish at times, but there's nothing more wrong! You'll know it when you'll see his smile and know him a little beter. He is rather an introvert, but not shy. He's very communicative, optimistic, creative, has a little sarcastic sense of humour, is highly sensitive and very expressive. He gets on well with everyone and is very spontaneous. Jock holds a degree in archaeology as well as in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon studies, but he doesn't work in any of these fields. He's sporty, loves hiking, swimming and football. He had an abusive father and was through a lot in his childhood, but his relationship with his mum strengthened in his adulthood. He's very caring and empathetic for his wife. Recently he has thought a lot about being a father. He would really love that. always thought that he would be good at it, could be a friend, but also an authority for his kids. He gets on with his sisters' kids and genrally is a big kid at heart himself, in the meaning that he has a child-like, wild imagination, creativity and ability to laugh, despite all that he has come through. Jock's family lives all around the UK and he is able to speak a little in all the Gaelic languages, he speaks Scottish fluently.

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Prospective Parent No. 1:
Full Name: Maxine Darcy {nee: McLoughlin} Patel
Age: 35
Career: Full time mum / part time author
Brief Bio: Max is fun and hardworking, from a young age she loved playing/working with children and knew she wanted to be a mummy when she was older. Max trained as a primary school teacher but became a full time mum when her daughter was born; she used this extra time to pursue her passion for writing. Max loves sharing new experiences with Octavia, from cooking together to building pillow dens and going on outdoor adventures to making up silly dance routines. She's a hands-on, warm but firm parent and can't wait to expand her family.
Three Hobbies: cooking, writing, walks
Three Character Traits: maternal, fun-loving, stubborn

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Prospective Parent No. 2:
Full Name: Kyren Patel
Age: 39
Career: Small-business owner
Brief Bio: Ky is the class clown but with a heart of gold, he's like a big kid but works hard during the week to have fun on the weekends. He enjoys making model cars and planes to race competitively and walking outdoors, but is also happy to curl up with Max and Octavia for a movie night. He loved Octavia from the moment he met her and has enjoyed his journey into parenthood so far, he can't wait for it to continue!
Three Hobbies: model car/plane making, walks, movies
Three Character Traits: patient, funny, competitive

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Current Children: 1
Full Name: Octavia Mary Eleanore (McLoughlin) Patel
Age: 3
Brief Bio: Octavia is a bubbly, warm little girl who loves cuddles and playing with her parents though she is happy to quietly entertain herself too. She is prone to emotional outbursts but these are becoming more infrequent. She is sociable and excited at the prospect of having older and/or younger siblings. When asked what she is most excited about, Octavia says, "someone to dance with".
Three Hobbies: baking, collage, dancing
Three Character Traits: loving, quiet, emotional

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Location: England, UK
Housing: 4-bed detached house

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Prospective Parent No. 1:
Full Name: Henry Stellan Philip Montgomery
Age: 35
Career: IT consultant
Brief Bio: Henry was born in London, UK as the oldest child of a British father and Swedish mother. He has two younger sisters with whom he is very close with. He found his love for computers in his early teens and decided to make his living out of it. He moved to USA during his university studies and is now an owner on his own IT consulting firm in San Francisco, CA.
Three Hobbies: computers, hiking, cooking
Three Character Traits: calm, focused, friendly

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Prospective Parent No. 2: (optional)
Full Name: Kenzie Elizabeth (Ludlow) Montgomery
Age: 34
Career: stay at home mom
Brief Bio: Kenzie is an only child and since being very little she wished to one day have her own big family. She was a social butterfly ever she could walk and talk. She has always been very artsy and loves to paint whenever she has any time for it, she always says it's her alone time in the chaos that comes with a husband and four children in the house. She has a degree in psychology, but decided to put her career on hold when Thea was born. She is a stay at home mom and homeschools her two older daughters.
Three Hobbies: painting, baking, reading
Three Character Traits: nurturing, patient, outgoing

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Current Children:
Full Name(s): Theodora Elizabeth Mary Montgomery, Persephone Diana Victoria Montgomery, Albert Philip Charles Montgomery & Henrietta Louise Camilla Montgomery aka Thea, Posey, Bertie & Etta
Age(s): 7, 6, 4 & 19 mo.
Brief Bio: Thea is the oldest one of the brood and reminds her mum in many ways. She is warm and nurturing and adores her younger siblings, but is also very curious and studious. Despite being very different she and Posey are very close and complement each other. Posey is the wild child of the family, she is always on the go and up to all kinds of mischief. Bertie is the artsy one, he loves "painting" especially on the walls of his room. Etta is the baby of the family. She is a placid toddler and adores her parents and older siblings, especially Thea.

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Prospective Parent No. 1:
Full Name: Manon Germaine Belmont-Pierce
Age: 29
Career: Confectioner/Baker/Caterer
Brief Bio: Mrs. Belmont-Pierce was born in Paris, France, however moved to Northern California at age 3. After her parents died in a freak accident at age 10, she was sent to live with her maternal uncle and his family. After high school, she was accepted into Boston University where she studied in the Culinary Arts program. BU is where she met Nate, and after marrying him, she started her own catering business.
Three Hobbies: Tea and Wine Tasting, Letterboxing, Collecting Vinyl Records
Three Character Traits: Steadfast, Adaptable, Phlegmatic

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Prospective Parent No. 2: (optional)
Full Name: Nathaniel Francis 'Nate' Pierce
Age: 30
Career: 17th Century English Literature Professor
Brief Bio: Mr. Pierce grew up in a fairly affluent family in Boston. He's an heir to his late grandfather's peanut company. Having no interest in running the family business, Jim wanted to pursue in his passion for literature. He later attends Boston University, where he met Manon. After earning his Master's, Manon and he tied the knot.
Three Hobbies: Origami, Archery, Motorcycles
Three Character Traits: Warm, Upright, Mawkish

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Preferred Number of Children: 2 (three max)
Gender Preference: Female
Age Preference: 5 to 13 (newborn min, 17 max)
Nationality Preference: American
Language Preference: English
Religion Preference: Not specific
Would the family accept/prefer
-siblings? no
-multiples? no
-children with disabilities? yes; low to medium severity
-children with diseases? no
-children with prior disciplinary records? yes
-pregnant teens? no
-teen parents? no
Would the family prefer an open (contact with birth parents) or closed (no contact) adoption? closed
Other Relevant Requests: (optional)