Jordan and Shane

Hi there! We’re Jordan and Shane (& Rumi). We live in Oregon, where we met at a summer camp in 2013, volunteering as counselors. Shane, originally from the Midwest, was only supposed to come for the week, but all of his friends (which quickly grew to include Jordan after they met) convinced him the Pacific Northwest was the place he needed to be. At the end of camp, Jordan flew out to help him take a three-day road trip to move his whole life. After that, we started dating and got married a few months later. We’ve been married since 2014.

Jordan works as a graphic designer, and her creativity shows in everything she does. Shane works as a data analyst, perfect for his logical and justice-focused brain. But before that, we were both Montessori teachers! Friends often describe Shane as supportive, smart, and a clear communicator, while Jordan is known for being resourceful, compassionate, and hardworking. Our relationship is built on laughter, respect, and a shared desire to make our community and world a better place. We strive to find ways to serve our community with our skills and time.
 
At home, you’d probably find Shane noodling on his guitar, playing video games, or cooking, while Jordan would be outside doing yardwork among the alpacas, chickens, and dogs, or tinkering with a project in the woodshop. We love cuddling up to watch anime and piling the whole family onto the paddleboard for a chill day on the river. We are lucky enough to live with Jordan’s parents. Having family close, always surrounded by love and support, is so important to us and how we hope to raise our children. At our house, Friday is movie night, Sundays are game night, and there is never a day without Legos scattered all over the floor.

One of the brightest parts of our lives is our son, Rumi. He is independent and creative, deeply interested in outer space, and always wears his clothes backwards (on purpose). He spends most of his time outside, rain or shine, exploring, and grazing for snacks in the garden like a big bunny. Being his parents is an immense gift. We try to parent with playfulness, curiosity, and respect. We’re eager to see him blossom into the role of big brother. He is just as excited as we are to grow our family and is never hesitant to share what he loves, whether it be a bite of a treat, a toy, or his knowledge.

We’ve always dreamed of becoming parents through both adoption and birth. We spent time as a foster care family, providing a safe home to children whose families were facing difficulties. But, saying goodbye to the kids who came into our lives was heartbreaking. We chose to pursue adoption, while also beginning fertility treatments, which eventually led to Rumi’s arrival. We believe every child’s story is important, and we want them to know where they come from and who they are connected to. We are committed to openness and to building a relationship that feels right for everyone involved. We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know that our home is ready for more love, and we’re looking forward to the journey ahead.

With warmth,
Jordan & Shane