1528 Brookhollow Dr. Suite 100
714-693-5437
info@nightlight.org
Brenton & Heather
marriage length
12 Years
State Location
Texas
Church Denomination
Nondenominational
pets
0
About us
We have always felt called to adopt, and passionate that families can be defined by LOVE as well as biology. We are grateful to be considered as you make such a loving decision for your baby.
*Links to our Instagram and Profile Book are in the "Letter" Section* =)
"Adventure is out there!" UP is our favorite movie. It would be awesome to talk more with you and see if you'd like to go on this adventure together!
Children
Letter to you
Instagram @Heather.Brenton.Adopt
Hello!
Each expectant mother walks a unique path, so we don’t want to make the mistake of assuming anything about you or your situation. We will simply say thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us as you navigate all of your options. We appreciate and respect you for considering adoption for the Precious Gift you are carrying. We hope to learn more about your story soon, but nothing changes the fact that we love and want to walk alongside you the rest of your journey.
We are Brenton and Heather, and we have been happily married for 12 years. We are originally from California and we’ve moved several times, but no we are settled in Central Texas. We enjoy the community feel of a smaller city, yet we are able to take advantage of everything Austin has to offer less than an hour away. We love finding new restaurants, playing board games, taking walks through our neighborhood, and spending time with family and friends. Brenton is the grillmaster of our family and loves DIY projects. Heather loves to bake and is learning to speak Spanish.
Since we met at 18 years old we have discussed creating our family through adoption. Both of our families have beautiful examples of “family by choice” where our loving relationships are not defined by biology. We have prayed and prepared for so long, and we are excited for parenthood to become part of our story! Heather is a nurse and Brenton is a home inspector. We both love our jobs, and we have the flexibility to take turns staying home with a baby.
Should you choose us as the family for your child, we would love an open relationship with you at your comfort level. You will be part of our “family by choice,” and you will always have a place in our family and in our child’s life. We promise to always be genuine and honest with you, even when its’ awkward!We pray for the Lord to bless your pregnancy, and to give you clarity and peace in your decision-making.
With love, Brenton & Heather
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Brenton's testimony
Growing up it felt like, if the church doors were open, I was there. My parents were deeply involved in the church and created a culture where the body of Christ was highly valued. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was young, probably around age 6, and my young life was spent attempting to figure out what that meant. My faith was a large part of my life but it wasn't until college that I really felt a challenge to make it more personal. Following Christ had always been a priority, but I then got more interested in theology. Heather and I got married in 2012 and I knew that I needed to be the leader of our household. I am certainly not perfect but I try to make sure that we both are doing our best to follow God's will for our lives and marriage. Our time in Memphis also brought us to an incredible church that further challenged me to grow closer to God and since then I have made it a priority to walk daily with Him.
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Heather's testimony
I accepted Christ at Vacation Bible School when I was in first grade. I knew I had Jesus in my heart, but He became most real to me in ninth grade when my little brother miraculously recovered from a terrible accident. I chose to become a nurse after seeing nurses care for my brother so well with empathy and servants' hearts.
The Lord's power and faithfulness continued to be demonstrated to my family and I throughout the years.
He had His hand in choosing my sweet husband, and in guiding us to get on the same page in our marriage with our finances. We took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in 2014 and it changed our marriage and our ideas of stewardship and giving. When I finished graduate school we began leading a small group for married couples, and the Lord taught us more than we could have imagined! Despite several moves, job changes, health challenges, and family heartbreaks, God has been faithful and shown us grace.
about Brenton
- Brenton loves, grilling, woodworking, DIY projects, and golfing.
- He is a big fan of Giants baseball, and Steelers football.
- He has a degree in music and plays the cello on the church worship team.
- He is self-employed as a Home Inspector.
"Brenton is the sweetest man I have ever met. He is optimistic, easygoing, patient, and always up for fun! It is important to him that everyone he loves is happy. As a father he will take his role as a guide very seriously, and teach our children with kindness, faith, and creativity. I know he can't wait to share his love of music, sports, and dad jokes with a child. He will be an amazing dad!" - Heather
We renovated a house together in 2020-2021, and it was a fun challenge. Brenton is so talented with DIY projects!
B's steaks are better than any restaurant!
Being brave with our nephew, getting close enough to the dinosaur to take a picture
Can't wait to make these for our own little ones! This is when our niece visited us in Texas
At the zoo with our nephew. We go with them anytime we visit!
We met the first day of college in 2006. We were married in 2012 and are a great TEAM!
about Brenton EXTENDED FAMILY
We try to go on vacation with our families every year!
Our favorite places to go are Disney World and Spring Training in Arizona to See the SF Giants play baseball.
Brenton's parents were foster parents for many years, and we have several bonus siblings who are not our blood relatives.
Nana's 80th birthday party
Zoo Lights
Thanksgiving in Fresno
Jenga with our niece and nephew. We love playing games!
about Brenton work & education
Brenton is a professional home inspector. He owns his own business so he has total flexibility in his schedule!
about Brenton HOBBIES & INTERESTS
We spend a lot of time with our best friends and their litte ones.
We have a pool and frequently host swim parties and BBQs with our "family by choice."
We live by the lake and enjoy riding on the boat as well.
about Heather
Heather is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
- She loves coffee, and shopping at Target and Trader Joe's
- She enjoys board games, baking, and is learning how to speak Spanish
- She likes tending to her succulents and house plants.
- She loves trying new restaurants with Brenton!
"Heather is loving, compassionate, loyal, and generous. She devotes her whole self to what she loves. Heather has been caring for pepole professionally for more than a decade and I know that she will care for our child with even greater tenacity. She is a passionate follower of Christ and a truly incredible wife. I fell in love with her quickly and deeply because of her devotion to her family, her sense of humor, and her strong work ethic." - Brenton
Heather's always had a major sweet tooth, and she loves baking. This was a rose gold cupcake at Disney World.
Visiting the American Girl Store in Houston with our best friend and her daughter
Feeding our cousins' sweet little girl with Heather's sister
Practicing baby wrap techniques with our cousins' cutie...she fell asleep!
about Heather EXTENDED FAMILY
Heather's parents and their best friends/neighbors, Bob and Lorie. They are a great example of our "family by choice!"
Heather's dad, mom, and sister Kaylyn. We visit Hawaii almost every year.
about Heather work & education
Heather is a CRNA who administers anesthesia and makes sure patients are safe and comfortable for surgery. She has a compressed schedule where she works 10 or 12-hour shifts and has 3 or 4 days off per week. She will also have four months of maternity leave to spend bonding with the baby!
about Heather HOBBIES & INTERESTS
We spend our free time with our village, which we call our "family by choice." We love being aunt and uncle to our best friends' kids!
Heather is more of an introvert, and she is just as content chilling on the couch and spending quality time as she is going out. She is fiercely protective of her people.
about our home
We live in a safe older neighborhood in a great school district, and we have a playground at the end of our street. Our house is very close to the lake and we are within a hour of the Austin airport.
Smores with the W boys has become a tradition
Our favorite move is UP!
Watching baseball after a swim with the W family
B smoking the turkey at Thanksgiving
Our nursery is UP! themed. We love the idea of unexpected adventures, big dreams, and family not being defined by biology
We spend a ton of time with our village around the pool
about our world
Instagram @Heather.Brenton.Adopt
For a glimpse into our life the past two years, check out our Instagram!
Special Christmas Worship Service at our church: Brenton is playing the cello on the right side of the stage! "The Prayer' song at minute 54 is amazing =)
