It's Daddies. Plural.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

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let the journey begin...

As we move through this process, we often talk about how we'll handle challenges that may be presented to us as parents. At the end of these talks we circle back to the same basic philosophy: our job isn't to create a person, but to support a person as they create themselves.

We appreciate the love and support of all of our friends and family as they travel down this road along side us. We can not wait to share this portion of our lives with you.


~ Paul & Chris

adoption portfolio / profile designer (and Guru)

adoption portfolio / profile designer (and Guru)
Creative & Sons owner, Adam Fortner

watch me grow...

  • 12/31/2011 - 26lbs, 00oz - 36 inches
  • 01/04/2010 - 20lbs, 02oz - 29 inches
  • 10/26/2009 - 18lbs, 02oz - 28 inches
  • 08/24/2009 - 16lbs, 07oz
  • 07/28/2009 - 15lbs, 15oz - 26 inches
  • 06/24/2009 - 15lbs, 03oz
  • 06/17/2009 - 15lbs, 02oz
  • 05/30/2009 - 14lbs, 00oz
  • 05/22/2009 - 13lbs, 09oz
  • 04/25/2009 - 12lbs, 12oz - 24 inches
  • 03/02/2009 - 10lbs, 12oz - 22 inches
  • 01/22/2009 - 08lbs, 04oz - 21 inches
  • 12/25/2008 - 06lbs, 06oz - 19.5 inches

friends in adoption...

friends in adoption...
Friends In Adoption
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timeline...

  • 01/05/2010 - Sixth tooth appears.
  • 01/04/2010 - Another set of vaccinations.
  • 01/04/2010 - Fifth tooth appears.
  • 01/04/2010 - Kensi 'visits' Toddler One class.
  • 12/27/2009 - Kensi's fourth tooth pops out.
  • 12/27/2009 - Kensi takes FOUR steps and a leap.
  • 12/26/2007 - Kensi's third tooth comes in.
  • 12/25/2009 - Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
  • 12/20/2009 - Birthday hoedown in Texas.
  • 12/12/2009 - Kensi goes back to Texas.
  • 12/06/2009 - Birthday party at home.
  • 12/05/2009 - Birthday party with bio-family.
  • 11/25/2009 - Takes her first steps.
  • 11/14/2009 - Stands on her own.
  • 09/18/2009 - Takes her first plane ride.
  • 08/23/2009 - Plays peek-a-boo on her own.
  • 08/22/2009 - Claps in excitement.
  • 08/14/2009 - Adoption Finalized.
  • 08/04/2008 - Second tooth comes in.
  • 07/25/2009 - Started "Stage 2" foods.
  • 07/21/2009 - First tooth finally popped out.
  • 07/13/2009 - Kensington sat up on her own.
  • 07/11/2009 - Kensington surprises Fazha in Rhode Island.
  • 06/20/2009 - Fathers' Day weekend - Kensi crawls!
  • 06/17/2009 - More vaccinations.
  • 04/26/2007 - Last post-adoption homestudy agency meeting.
  • 05/15/2009 - Kensington attends her first Relay For Life event.
  • 04/25/2009 - Second Vaccination shots.
  • 04/19/2009 - Kensington rolls completely over and back again.
  • 04/01/2009 - Kensington rolls on her side.
  • 04/01/2009 - Kensington starts school.
  • 03/02/2009 - Kensington's first vaccination shots.
  • 01/25/2009 - First post-adoption homestudy agency meeting.
  • 01/22/2009 - Kensington's second doctors appointment.
  • 01/20/2009 - Kensington watched in awe as President Barack Obama was sworn in.
  • 01/07/2009 - Kensington's first doctors appointment.
  • 01/06/2009 - Kensington allowed in Pennsylvania.
  • 12/29/2008 - Kensington is releasable from New York state.
  • 12/27/2008 - Kensington is released from the hospital.
  • 12/26/2008 - Sign custody papers.
  • 12/25/2008 - Kensington Grace arrives.
  • 12/12/2008 - Meeting #4 with birth parents.
  • 12/02/2008 - Saw first sonogram picture. adorable.
  • 12/02/2008 - Meeting #3 with birth parents
  • 11/25/2008 - Painted Nursery.
  • 11/19/2008 - Meeting #2 with birth parents.
  • 11/13/2008 - WE HAVE A MATCH!!! It's a girl! Due December 23rd.
  • 11/10/2008 - Meeting #1 with birth parents.
  • 11/09/2008 - Agency holiday party in Albany.
  • 11/07/2008 - Call from agency. Possible match.
  • 10/22/2008 - Received 1st portfolio postcard.
  • 09/06/2008 - Received infant CPR certification.
  • 08/18/2008 - Became "Active" with adoption agency.
  • 08/13/2008 - Home Study Agency updated paperwork. Certified and sent to Adoption Agency.
  • 08/08/2008 - Got Married in California
  • 08/06/2008 - Obtained Marriage License.
  • 07/12/2008 - Sent "Active" payment to Adoption Agency.
  • 07/10/2008 - Received approval from Homestudy Agency, but had to send paperwork back due to typo's :(
  • 07/07/2008 - Portfolio is finalized.
  • 06/19/2008 - Decided to get married.
  • 05/20/2008 - Completed 3 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
  • 05/07/2008 - Get fingerprinted and applied for State clearances.
  • 05/04/2008 - Completed 2 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
  • 04/17/2008 - TB test come back negative.
  • 04/17/2008 - HIV test come back negative.
  • 04/14/2008 - Chris's physical & bloodwork.
  • 04/11/2008 - Paul's physical & bloodwork.
  • 04/08/2008 - Agency approves pictures and text for profile.
  • 04/04/2008 - Contracted with a portfolio designer.
  • 04/03/2008 - Agency approves text for portfolio.
  • 03/21/2008 - Got affidavits notarized.
  • 03/17/2008 - Employment and Benefits verifications arrive.
  • 03/01/2008 - Completed 1 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
  • 02/22/2008 - Scheduled first Homestudy review session.
  • 02/18/2008 - Ordered our portfolio postcards.
  • 02/14/2008 - Happy Velentines Day. Homestudy contract signed and check is in the mail.
  • 02/09/2008 - Homestudy Agency contracts arrive in mail.
  • 02/06/2008 - Contracted with PA Homestudy Agency. Initial paperwork is on its way.
  • 01/31/2008 - Called a recommended Homestudy Agency. Waiting for local referral.
  • 01/30/2008 - Signed the papers to start our adoption process

statistics on gay adoption...

  • Same-sex couples raising adopted children are older, more educated, and have more economic resources than other adoptive parents.
  • More than 16,000 adopted children are living with lesbian and gay parents in California, the highest number among the states.
  • Gay and lesbian parents are raising four percent of all adopted children in the United States.
  • An estimated 65,500 adopted children are living with a lesbian or gay parent.
  • An estimated two million GLB people are interested in adopting.

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name bank...

The following is being used as a 'place holder' of names that we have come across that have caught our attention. Some are creative, while others are out there with Gwenyth's 'Apple'. I feel like I need to place a disclaimer for some of you (and you know who you are) saying that just because the names are listed here, doesn't mean these are names we are serious about. Instead of collecting these from you all in emails, napkins, post-it notes, bill envelopes, etc., I've decided this was the best place for it... I mean, this is a baby blog, right?

Boy –

Harrington, Bowen, Rodham, Tucker, Baxton / Baxter, Leavy, Bose, Denton, Conard, Dane, Grayson, Dole, Patterson, Urban, Cord, Kornel / Cornell, Bogdan, Tarbor, Brion, Archer, Stone, Leadger , Wyler, Tate, Kaid / Kade, Tristan, Tade / Taid, Finch, Gavin, Scout, Slate, Admiral, Belton, Harden, Knox, Houston, Jennings, Dallas, Weston, Beck, Preston, Kane, Cane, Klein, Austin, Coquille, Stanton, Staughton, Braxton, Trooper, Ammes (Aames), Thijs, Logan, Chase, Cole, Colton, Xavier, Gage, Kelvin, Miles, Clinton, Jarrett, Tucker, Keller, Geller, Tanner, Pryor, Austen, Brice, Princeton, Slate, Coit, Reed, Layton, Clayton, Cayden, Trac, Bale, Beck, Herring, Colby, Colt, Preston, Chase, Garrett, Tristen, Denson, Blaine, Corbin, Kelso, Riley, Bryant, Damon, Jude, Ranger, Piven, Hayes, Dayton, Paxton, Bauer, Ansley, Rodeo, Hurley, Creed, Cooper, Sawyer, Kolton, Jensne, Jetson

Girl –
Windsor, Haslie (or Hassley), Avery, Ryder, Campbell, Proper, Rhome/Rohm, Alesky, Basil, Kepler, Ascher, Kale, Mecca, Berkley, Versa, Koy, Kelby, Keegan, Kayden, Callister, London, Ames, Vienna, Lauer, Rori, Baylor. Aurum, Mercer, Ansley / Ainsley, Derring, Propser, Gavyn, Kaylor, Ireland, Aubry, Kail, Parson, Sloane, Delaney, Tenor, Beech, Lennox, Gray, Cadet, Brighton, Stockton, Trooper, Laudrie, Epic, Justine-Parker, Aryn, Rylei,

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We are Paul & Chris... and we became Daddies (yes, plural) of Kensington Grace on 12/25/2008. This blog is about two dads, gay adoption and life with our princess. You can also find great resources on adoption portfolios / profiles, gay fatherhood, gay marriage, Friends In Adoption, and other items that cross our paths.
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