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 where 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 three months later. We’ve been married since 2014.

Jordan works as a graphic designer, which satisfies her insatiable creativity and problem-solving passion. Shane works as a data analyst, where he enjoys taking collections of numbers and turning them into a story. 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.

At home, you’d probably find Shane playing guitar or video games, or cooking for the whole family, his way of saying ‘I love you’ after growing up with food insecurity. Jordan would be outside doing yardwork or tinkering with a project in the woodshop, both started as ways to spend time with her dad and evolved from there. 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 on the floor.

One of the brightest parts of our lives is our son, Rumi. He is deeply interested in outer space, wears his clothes backwards (on purpose), and will gladly read or listen to books for hours. Being his parents is an immense gift. We try to parent with playfulness, curiosity, and respect. We’re eager to see him grow into the role of big brother. He is also excited to grow our family and really likes the idea of having someone to play with and read to. He has a generous heart and is not one to hesitate to share what he loves, whether it be a bite of a treat, a toy, or a story.

We always hoped to be parents and started our journey by becoming foster parents for several years before choosing to start a family of our own. We faced infertility struggles and decided to pursue fertility treatments, which led to Rumi, as well as adoption with the plan of growing our family through both avenues. We chose open adoption because it aligns with our community-oriented values and we hope that the birth family who chooses us will become engrained in our lives, joining in for BBQ’s, birthdays, and beyond!

With warmth, Jordan & Shane