Adoption has been part of our family story from the very beginning. We talked about adoption early in our relationship, and welcoming our daughter, Iris, through adoption has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. She has brought more love, laughter, and meaning to our family than we could have ever imagined, and we are excited about the opportunity to grow our family again through adoption.

We've known for a while that we wanted to have at least two children. Both of us are very close with our own siblings and value the lifelong support and connection those relationships provide. We hope our children will be able to build a meaningful relationship with each other as they grow.

Open adoption has been a wonderful experience for our family. We feel extremely lucky to have a positive relationship with Iris's birth mom and appreciate every opportunity we have to connect with her. Our experience has shown us how valuable openness can be for adoptive parents, birth parents, and their children. We recognize that everyone's hopes and preferences regarding open adoption are different and may change over time, so we are committed to honoring whatever level of openness feels right for everyone involved.

Above all, our goal is to raise our children knowing they are cherished, supported, and loved by all of their parents (us and you!). We would be honored to learn more about you and your hopes for your child.

In our free time, we enjoy being active, traveling, and spending time with our daughter. We both love nature, and we enjoy sharing that with her through the local hikes. There are so many spectacular trails in Arizona – it's hard to choose a favorite between the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona, the forests of Flagstaff, and the unique biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert.

We also love to travel and experience new cultures. We have visited many places across the United States and abroad, including Japan, Costa Rica, and Canada. One of our favorite parts of traveling is trying new foods and experiencing everyday life in different places. We have already been fortunate to take our daughter on several trips, including visits to California and annual trips to Hawaii, where she has experienced new places like beaches and children's museums.

Most days, though, are spent close to home enjoying simple family moments. We read together, play with toys, sing songs, go on walks, and watch her discover new skills and her own unique personality. Seeing her grow and learn has been one of the greatest joys of our lives, and we look forward to experiencing those same milestones again with another child!

As an interracial couple raising a daughter of a different race, helping our children develop a strong sense of cultural identity is very important to us. We believe every child deserves to feel proud of who they are and connected to people, traditions, and experiences that reflect their heritage.

Our family loves learning about the world around us through travel, food, language, and friendships with people from many different backgrounds. We are fortunate to live in a diverse metropolitan area where we can participate in cultural festivals, community events, and most importantly, build meaningful relationships with people from a wide range of cultures and experiences.

With our Mexican daughter, we intentionally support her connection to her heritage. She will attend a bilingual English-Spanish preschool, we are learning Spanish ourselves, and we regularly read Spanish-language books together. These choices reflect our belief that honoring a child's culture should be part of everyday life.

If we are fortunate enough to welcome another child into our family, we will be equally committed to helping them build strong connections to their cultural and ethnic background. Through friendships, mentors, schools, community organizations, and cultural activities, we will seek opportunities for them to see themselves reflected in the people and communities around them.

We live in a suburb near the metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona. Our five-bedroom house has an elementary school in the backyard, so naturally, there are a lot of families with children who live nearby. We'll often see kids playing in the playground located 2 houses away and in the local playgrounds and greenspaces. Our neighborhood has wide sidewalks and several trees and grassy areas, so there's plenty of room for families walking their pets, going on jogs, playing catch, or just letting their kids run around. It's an incredibly safe neighborhood, as we often see kids walking themselves to and from the nearby schools with crossing guards at the major crosswalks and intersections.

We are lucky to live in a very diverse area, with nearby restaurants serving cuisines from around the world, several Asian/Middle Eastern grocery stores within a 10-minute drive, and the community hosting large multicultural events year round. Living in a big city comes with other nice perks, such as access to LEGOLAND, several children's museums, butterfly exhibits, ice skating, zoos, botanical gardens, Broadway musicals/plays, aquariums, farms, water parks and more.

Brandon A grew up in Hawaii with his 2 siblings, parents, and grandma who all still live there. We visit them at least once a year and get to do all sorts of fun activities such as surfing/boogie boarding at the beach or hiking in the rainforest. On more relaxed days, we work on puzzles together or play board games. Brandon A's extended family and friends were all very excited to see Iris on her first Christmas there and are excited to welcome another child to the family! Spending the holidays in Hawaii is especially magical with parties hosting dozens of extended family members and friends, traditional homemade Japanese New Year foods (like Ozoni, Nishime, and Mochi), and watching the spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky at midnight.

Brandon D has 2 siblings and parents that live throughout the United States in California, Illinois and North Carolina, although his family is originally from Michigan where he grew up. We drive to California several times a year to visit parts of both of our families that live there. Usually anytime we get together we will either play board games or go to escape rooms, and of course, eat lots of good food. Both of us also enjoy just catching up with our families, and often chat over video calls if we haven't seen them in a while.

Hello! We are Brandon A and Brandon D, but most of our friends and family just call us "the Brandons." We have an amazing daughter, Iris, who joined our family through adoption in 2025. Thank you so much for visiting our profile!

We know that adoption is a deeply personal and meaningful decision, and we're grateful that you're considering us as part of your journey. While we don't know your story or specific circumstances, we want you to know that we deeply respect you and the care you are putting into this decision. We hope that as you explore our profile, you get a sense of how much love, stability, and support we would provide for a child, and how grateful we would be for the opportunity to grow our family again through adoption.

As a couple, we've been together for over 7 years and met through work. We grew closer through our many adventures together, from hiking and camping to travelling and exploring new places. Over time, we've learned to navigate challenges through open communication and compassion, which we believe has built a strong foundation for our marriage and parenting.

After talking about adoption for many years, we were fortunate enough to welcome Iris into our family in 2025. She has brought so much joy into our lives! We love reading her stories, playing together, and watching her grow every day. We are excited about the possibility of growing our family again and hope to raise children who share a meaningful bond as siblings.

As parents, our priority is to provide a home filled with unconditional love, stability, and encouragement. We want our children to feel safe and supported just being themselves. Brandon A has a very nurturing personality and loves to play with Iris and the kids in his extended family. He values emotional openness and firmly believes that helping children understand and express their feelings is an essential part of parenting. Brandon D is kind, dependable, and can be as silly as he is hard-working. He's always finding creative ways to make Iris laugh! We both hope to raise children who are kind, considerate, and willing to do the right thing.

Open adoption has been a meaningful and important part of our experience with Iris and her birth mom. We feel incredibly fortunate to have a positive relationship with her and deeply value the role she continues to play in Iris's life. We believe openness, in whatever form is right for everyone, can be a powerful source of connection and understanding for both children and parents. With Iris's birth mom, we have shared letters, digital photo albums, Zoom calls, and in-person meet-ups, and have worked together to maintain a relationship that feels supportive and comfortable for everyone. We would hope to approach openness in a similar spirit of flexibility, respect, and care, always guided by what feels right for you and your child.

If you choose us, we will respect the level of openness that feels right for you, as we've done with Iris's mom. We will share updates over letters and photos and are open to maintaining contact in whatever way feels comfortable and sustainable over time, whether that is annual visits, calls, or messages. Our goal is to ensure that our children grow up with a clear understanding of how loved they are by everyone involved in their story.

Thank you again for reading our profile! If there's anything more you'd like to know, feel free to reach out! We'd love the opportunity to get to know you and learn what matters most to you.

Brandon A & Brandon D