Robson & Jennifer
Dear Birthmother, We are Robson Fricks and Jennifer Fricks. We are committed to providing a good home and future for your child. We hope that our profile gives a good understanding of who we are as people and as future parents. Our hearts are set on adoption because we want to provide a home environment that is conducive to a child’s well being, education, and culture. Please know that your child will be very loved and in good care with us. Thank you for taking the time to read through our profile.
About Robson
I was born in Brazil but have lived in the US for most of my life. Most of my extended family still lives there and we visit when we can. However both my parents and my brother live in the US as well. I’ve lived in a few different states, we originally moved to Durham, NC when I was a kid then back to Brazil for a couple of years. When we returned to the US, we lived in Texas where I attended both high school and college. On graduating I moved to Oklahoma where I met Jennifer and it was almost love at first sight. We met, got married, and spent a number of years there before moving to Washington State to be closer to my parents.
Jennifer said My favorite traits that Robson embodies are kindness, patience, and his integrity. I love when he tells his lame Dad jokes, and I can’t help but to laugh at them. Kids will definitely roll their eyes at his Dad jokes too. Robson has this quiet and calm kindness that children seem to respond very well to. We have a lot of children in our family and he has always been patient with them. His knowledge of engineering, math & science will definitely be an asset for our children. Robson will be a great father and will make sure our child is loved.
Work I have been working in software development for around 14 years now. There are always new puzzles for me to solve and new technologies and techniques to learn. It has also given me the opportunity to experience working in various industries throughout my career. It’s also a field with a lot of location and schedule flexibility. For the last three years I have been working remotely which gives me the opportunity to be around for important milestones and to help with caring for a child. There are currently no plans for me to go back to the office outside of around once a month and, especially with a child, I plan to keep it that way at least until they’re old enough to start school.
About Jennifer I was raised in Springdale, Arkansas by my Grandmother. Music was always an integral part of my life since I was a child. I participated in Band, Choir, and enjoyed after school programs like B.E.S.T. Robotics. I graduated with honors at the Springdale Senior High School in 2006, and began community college that summer. After a year at the Northwest Arkansas Community College, I moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I attended the University of Tulsa. I graduated with my Bachelors in Arts for Vocal Performance in 2011. It was soon after graduating college that Robson and I started dating after meeting online. We fell in love quickly and knew we wanted to build a life together. In my freetime, I love to read, play the piano, take walks to enjoy and appreciate nature, cuddle with my pets next to the fireplace, and drive to Seattle to see Seattle Opera performances. I’m also a huge foodie, so I love trying out different food places and cuisine from other cultures. Robson and I have been trying to hike because the views in Washington are so breathtakingly beautiful. I always feel surrounded by nature even though we are in a developed area.
R o b so n sa id
Jennifer is a wonderful person that I think will make a wonderful mother. She is one of the most caring people I know who quickly makes new friends wherever she goes. Her love of music and the arts will be a great educational and cultural asset for our children and her big heart will make sure they feel loved.
Work When we met, I had just started a career in banking as a Teller. After about a decade in banking, I decided it wasn’t where I wanted to be anymore. I’m currently looking at web development; and trying out some free courses to see how I like it. Right now my focus is to be a good Mother. I may wait to return to the workforce as it is not a priority.
About Us
As a couple - We have both always loved traveling. Depending on the year that may be a trip to another country or just a short road trip to a neighboring town to visit friends or family. As a part of it we also love finding new and exciting food. Sometimes it's trying new dishes when traveling and other times it’s just a new taco place that opened down the road. Robson - I try to keep a good balance in my hobbies. I’ve always been a fan of video games but I also enjoy keeping physically active. In the past it was basketball or frisbee with some friends but recently I have been doing regular strength training. You’ll often find me watching a good movie or sitting on the couch with a new book. A joy for reading was something I picked up from my parents starting back in middle school when I borrowed a paperback my dad had taken with us to the beach and it’s something I hope to kindle a passion for in my future child as well. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and while I’m not great, I am also a big fan of karaoke even if it’s sometimes just singing in the car. Jennifer - I love all things art, music, and theater. I make it a point to visit Seattle Opera a few times a year. We visit the Art museum on occasion too. I love soaking up the history and nature of Washington. I take daily walks, stretches, and lite exercise and stay as physically active as possible. My favorite place in the house is on the couch, next to the fireplace with a good sci-fi book.
Family Our household is a Korean-Brazilian American family, so we celebrate a variety of holidays from all three cultures. Our favorite holidays are Christmas and Halloween. On Christmas Eve, we open presents and have a feast with Robson’s parents and stay up late. On Halloween, we love to visit haunted houses, dress up in costumes and hand out candy. Another holiday we plan to celebrate with our children is Brazilian “Children’s Day” where children receive a special gift from their parent(s) every year. We regularly visit with family from coast to coast. We are the godparents to Jennifer’s Cousin’s children. We make great efforts to visit friends and family throughout the year to stay connected. We are making new friends in Washington and love our neighbors. Jennifer has a weekly Girls’ night in the neighborhood where they take turns visiting each other’s homes. One of the many reasons we moved to Washington was to be close to Robson’s parents. We want to ensure our children have family nearby and we are within walking distance of their home. They are in good health and will make excellent grandparents.
Our Home We live in a wonderful, new neighborhood in Lake Stevens, WA. It’s around 33 houses and completed development last year. Far enough from bigger cities to enjoy the peace and quiet but close enough that we can still appreciate the amenities and cultural opportunities such as going to see musicals or orchestras in Seattle. There are families here from various backgrounds and, when it’s warm, you’ll often hear the sounds of children playing outside. The size of our neighborhood also makes it easy to manage children’s needs as home is only a couple of minutes of walking away. Our house in particular is well situated near the end of a road that we share with only two other houses. It provides some space for children to play without much worry about passing cars. While our yard may not be the biggest, it still has a decent amount of space and it’s within walking distance of a number of neighborhood and city parks including a dog park and a skate park. We also have family within a 5 minute drive who have a bigger yard when needed. There is a definite sense of community here, we’re close with some of our neighbors and regularly have cookouts or celebrate holidays together. We love spending time not only with them but with their children, including two toddlers. Our house has plenty of space to grow into. We’re in the process of changing a room into a nursery and future bedroom.
Our Pets We have two wonderful pets, Sam and Marie. Sam is a small terrier weighing in at around 18 pounds. He loves giving and receiving affection, playing with his toys, and napping. Originally a stray, we took him in around 10 years ago during which time he has been a very patient and caring dog, getting along well with our nieces and nephews and even the cat. Marie is a calico cat, the runt of her litter and definitely an indoor cat. She was taken in by Jennifer and while sometimes slow to warm up to new people, she’s ultimately a very sweet cat. Loving to sit just close enough to be petted and purring away when she’s not hiding around the house or sleeping on our bed.
Thank you for looking at our profile. If you would like to know more about us, please contact Everlasting Adoptions 630-364-8361. Thanks!