Roderick and Bridget

Hello, we are Bridget and Roderick,

We are a fun, affectionate couple who have been together for more than a decade! We have made so many incredible memories together and look forward to growing our family. We live with our feisty cat, Izzy, north of Seattle, Washington.

Bridget grew up singing along to musicals (mostly Disney) when not reading a book. Roderick grew up working with his hands: farming, drawing, and revving engines. We were both raised on the same values of honesty, respect, and the importance of education.

We met in college and our first date was at a Greek restaurant, which led to us watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding. This was the start of us watching and critiquing movies together. Our favorite date night still involves dinner and a movie. Bridget is known to cry during emotional parts and Roderick will look over to see if the waterworks are starting, which causes both of us to laugh.

We love hard— we prioritize family time together and enjoy backyard BBQs with friends. We are supportive— going through life’s ups and downs such as a medical scare and losing relatives has brought us closer together. We are active— we enjoy taking bike rides and exploring new trails. We are goofy— there is plenty of laughter and we love to make each other smile.

On a typical weeknight, we make dinner, play with Izzy, and snuggle in front of a show (Severance is our current favorite). Bridget reads to relax, while Roderick plays video games and table-top RPG’s to unwind. We also enjoy board-gaming together and with friends. We cannot wait to be first-time parents and read a goodnight story before bed or play a quick family game.

Early on in our relationship, we knew adoption would be the way we would grow our family. Unfortunately, miscarriages and difficult pregnancies run in Bridget’s family. Conceiving would be unsafe for us so, without hesitation, we quickly turned to adoption.

Open adoption appeals to us because knowing our personal story is vital to forming our identity as we grow up. A relationship with our child’s birth family will enable our child, and us, to know their history firsthand. We recognize that the open adoption relationship is ever-changing and look forward to connecting at whatever level our child’s birth family is comfortable. We will always do what is best for our child as their needs will always come before our own. 

Thank you for taking the time to get to know us!
Warmly,
Bridget and Roderick