A Hello and Intro

Hope and resilience are found not in the moments of happiness but in those dark times that we never expected. It is our hope that we can be a bright light for each other at this time. Through adoption, we hope to share the blessings of our lives with new family members.  If you wish, we are open to an ongoing relationship with you. Above all, we want this child to know that your adoption plan was made out of love!

About Us:

We were middle school sweethearts and have been together for 27 years, married for 17.  We went to separate colleges and loved one another through med school for Danielle and law school for Benjy. Our journey to having a family took us through many rounds of IVF, losses, and donor eggs to finally be gifted with our son, Jude. We hope to complete our circle of a loving family with your help! We live on a lake just outside of the Twin Cities and both work nearby. We cherish family get-togethers close by in the cities and with our large extended family around the globe. We grew up in Minnesota and have planted roots here at our forever home. 

More specifically:

Benjy tends to be a smidge silly and dramatic but brings the fun and giggles out in any kiddos he comes across. He is super popular at daycare, disrupting breakfast and activities as a “minor celebrity.” He is an award-winning actor, singer, dancer, and director. He still sings and performs for Jude (mostly not appreciated😊).  He works in the local courthouse as a Public Defender helping those who cannot afford an attorney. As a youngest sibling himself, he is excited to have a fellow conspirator against the elders (Dani and Jude) in the family. He is excited to coach, teach, cheer, and fill the future with laughter as a dad of two. 

Danielle is the best mom a child could ask for and it will be wonderful to see her love another child. Her smile and kindness would melt a yeti’s heart. Thoughtful, committed, and intentional, she is always shooting to be her best self for her family and others. She loves to travel with her family, take care of plants, hike, bike, and camp. She makes our life exciting and adventurous. She is a champion mud obstacle course runner and a triathlete. As an OBGYN physician, she helps pregnant people, delivers babies, and performs surgeries. She is the Director of Women’s Health for her hospital. Above all else, being a mom is her favorite adventure and most important role.

Jude is super smart, the best giggler, kind, helpful, and gets along great with everyone in his preschool class. He loves his dinos, going to the zoo, trains and pirates. He loves his Grandma and Grandpa and his Nana and Bompa. Through family travels, Jude has more stamps on his passport than years of age. His favorite people are his cousins, Ayden and Rowie, and his Tatas (Aunties). He has been asking for and is excited to become a big brother!

Contact etc:

Our hearts and minds are with you. We’d love to hear from you and become a part of your journey. Check us out more at: 

@benjyanddaniadopt on Facebook and Instagram

Text or call us at: ‪(612) 424-1952‬

Email us at benjyanddaniadopt@gmail.com