Birth Parent Letter – Lindsay & Matt Herhal
Oh hi! We’re happy to meet you. We’re Matt, Lindsay, and Everett. We’re hoping to grow our loving, active, creative family.
We’re affectionate, adventurous, and goofy. We love doing stuff together and making memories. We’re close with our wonderful families. We’re committed to raising our kids with enrichment, openness, and compassion. From playtime with kids and friends, being active and creative, to navigating the joys and challenges of everyday life, our family is a team.
Thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We hand-curated the words and photos over dozens and dozens of love-filled hours just for you. We're very grateful for your consideration, as your decisions can't be easy. You are so brave!
About Us
- We’ve been happily married for 10+ years.
- We welcomed our son Everett in 2018, yay! He’ll be an incredible big brother.
- We lived in NYC for 15+ years, then moved to a beautiful, outdoorsy and cultured city where we can really stretch out, inside our house and outside in nature.
- We love friends, family, sports, music and art.
- We take parenting seriously – but not ourselves ;)
“You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more committed to being the best parents they can possibly be than Matt and Lindsay. In my opinion, a child placed in their care has won the lottery.”
— Patrick, family friend
About Matt
- Athletic, thoughtful, easy-going, fun-loving
- Craves: Italian food
- Fave: Playing hockey
- Happy place: Lake house with fam
- Works: Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Excited to: Play like a kid with our kids, indoors and out, all seasons
“Matt is funny, adventurous, loyal, and incredibly thoughtful. He’s an amazing father.”
— Lindsay about Matt
About Lindsay
- Creative, active, empathetic, optimistic
- Craves: Hot chocolate (whipped cream, please!)
- Fave: Getting creative
- Happy place: Running outside
- Works: App Design Manager
- Excited to: Geek-out with kids about science and art projects
“Lindsay is the most positive, energetic, and caring person I have ever met. She is such a great Mom!”
— Matt about Lindsay
About Everett
- Curious goofy, caring, very active
- Craves: Ice cream
- Fave: Playing anything with friends
- Happy place: Playing in the neighborhood
- Activities: Sports, legos, dancing, swimming, reading
- Excited to: Be a big brother!
“Everett leads others and shows sympathy in the classroom... and he’s a very energetic singer!”
— Everett's teacher
We’re lucky, we have the best families and friends.
Our families and friends are fun-loving, caring, and supportive. Between the two of us, we have more than a dozen nieces and nephews ranging from (babies to teenage), siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. And our close group of friends and their kids can't wait for us to expand our family through adoption!
“Matt and Lindsay have great families that they spend quality time with, and that gave them the foundation on which to build their own great family”.
— Dave, family friend
We live in the most gorgeous and fun city! It’s an incredible place to raise a family.
Whether running around the playground, riding bikes in the neighborhood, or building a snowman in a park, we love hanging with friends inside and out. Our neighborhood is within walking distance of wonderful parks, schools, and playgrounds; and is full of young families like ours.
We cherish traditions and making memories with family and friends. We love hanging with our large, fun family. Celebrating the holidays with family and friends is a tradition we look forward to all year. Lindsay's family hosts a delicious Thanksgiving get-together and Matt's hosts a warm, kid-friendly Christmas. And every summer, we spend two weeks on a lake with family jumping off the diving board, fishing, and barbecuing.
Sharing these experiences with kids is what it’s all about! We love to play and watch sports, be creative, and travel. When we're traveling, we love to get outdoors or explore nature. We're always excited to learn more about our world – and nothing brings us more joy than the idea of sharing this love for adventure and creativity with children!
