Bo And Natalie

So… how did we get here?

Honestly, adoption has always been part of our story!

Bo’s family is rooted in adoption: both of his parents were adopted by his grandfathers, and those relationships are still strong and full of love today.

Natalie grew up surrounded by adoption too: cousins who were adopted, a cousin who adopted herself, and a close friend who was adopted more than 35 years ago.

When we found each other, we didn’t realize at first how special it was that adoption was already woven into both of our lives, and so as we faced infertility, it didn’t take long to realize for us, it was never about pregnancy, it was always about becoming parents: loving a child, raising them, laughing with them, and building this life together.

We think it’s pretty amazing that families can be built through choice, just like we chose each other all those years ago, and how we have chosen so many people in our lives that we call ‘family.’

What would life look like for your child with us?

Echos of belly laughter, meaningful connection, and feeling deeply loved all day everyday.

We absolutely love our home about a half hour north of Pittsburgh that has a big and flat backyard (we already imagine a swing set or playhouse out there!), and they’ll have a cozy bedroom where they can look out at it all.

We chose this home very intentionally because it’s within 30 minutes of both of our families and that really matters to us. We host holidays, gather often, and our home is usually filled with family or friends on any given weekend (and even weeknights!)

Our daily life is simple and intentional.

We love love love long conversations: at the dinner table, on walks at the park we can walk to, or out on our deck that overlooks our serene backyard. We balance each other in the best ways, and we’ve built a marriage rooted in honesty, communication, and showing up for each other. Oh, and have we mentioned laughter?

We’ve been shaped by strong, supportive parents – both sets are still married 40+ years later! – who all taught us resilience, love, and how to show up for the people who matter most, all qualities we hope to pass on.

A little more about us:

Natalie grew up in a close-knit family with deep Serbian roots, which gave her a strong sense of identity and belonging. That’s a big part of why she believes in open adoption, so your child can always understand where they come from too. She’s also a proud godmother, and that relationship showed her a kind of love she didn’t even know was possible, reinforcing that it doesn’t take blood to love someone like your own.

Bo grew up in an equally close family and is already a favorite “Uncle Bo” to his niece and nephew, as well as all of their friends’ kids. When they got married, he chose to be baptized in the Eastern Orthodox church so he could share that with a future child. He’s curious, hands-on, and always learning something new, which is why he shares that belief in openness and your child growing up knowing as much of their story as you’re comfortable with.

Our life together?

A mix of everything really! Natalie is usually reading a book while Bo is usually building or fixing something. Together you’ll find us hiking, cooking, traveling, or cheering at a Steelers game.

Our faith is also important to us, because it grounds us and gives us strength.

And through it all…

We keep coming back to the same thought: “When our child gets here…”

Because we aren’t just okay with adoption, we’re grateful for it. We believe this is exactly how we’re meant to become parents. We are open to adopting a Caucasian, or mixed race, child.

There’s a sign in our home that says: “Family isn’t made from blood, it’s made from love.” If you take anything away about us, it’s that we carry that belief into everything.

If you’re considering adoption…

and looking for a waiting family who will love your child unconditionally, who will speak of you with kindness and gratitude, and who will always honor your place in their story, we would be truly honored to connect with you. You can follow us on either Instagram or TikTok @ loveone_loveall or reach out to us via email at boandnatadopt@gmail.com