Kellee & Alex

Kellee is truly one of the worlds amazing people. She is driven, loving, empathetic and tough. One needs to look no further than her chosen profession as a pediatric oncologist, a job that only very special people are meant for. A job that demands compassion, strength, intelligence, thoughtfulness, and the natural ability to provide a sense of comfort and ease. Kellee is tough. This last year she overcame breast cancer and all the chemo treatments, medicines, and surgeries that entails, all without complaint and saw her diagnosis as a way to better relate to her patients. She did this all while maintaining her job as an oncologist and continuing to be a loving and attentive mother. As important as her career is, it pales in comparison to the undeniable love and excitement she has as a mother to Sander. Get to know Kellee and you will see why everyone she meets loves her. It is too easy to shower Kellee with superlatives, but her pure kindness, empathy and thoughtfulness are the reasons I love her so much and what makes her at her best as a mother.

Alex is the most supportive and loving spouse, father, son and friend. We have been together and best friends since we were in high school and he has only grown and continue to impress me. I have gone through multiple health issues in life and the fact that he has not only stuck around, but has just been incredible and nurturing through it all shows everything that is amazing about him. He can be quiet but also talkative and funny. He is sensitive and not afraid to show emotion. He would do anything for me, Sander, our pets, our families and our friends. He does everything he can to make life easier for me. He is the best father and it has been so fun getting to see him blossom as a parent to a child that adores him. He is incredibly smart. We share many passions in life, but he also has his unique goals and aspirations. It has been so fun to see him cultivate his talent in photography into a successful small business. He was born to be a father and I cannot wait to see him with two kiddos!

Sander is a bright and energetic, just turned 2 year old boy. He is bright eyed with a happy disposition and has the cutest giggle. He lights up in new places and experiences and we get to see his brain developing and the wheels turning every day. He is so fun but still very much a toddler and constantly has us on our toes and adapting our parenting practices. He is very social and thrives around other kids. He attends a Japanese daycare that he absolutely loves and learns so much there. Raising him and witnessing his development daily has been our greatest joy in life.

We believe we are a product of our family and the people around us. Kellee’s comes from a very tight knit and close family in nearby Colorado. Her parents come from humble beginnings and became successful lawyers and are the most supportive, eager and proud parents/grandparents one could ask for. Alex lost his mother suddenly in 2015 and his father lives just up the hill in Park City as a retired writer and loves to spend as much time as possible with his grandson. Our extended family stretches across the country and many have direct experience with adoption, giving us our first window into the adoption path and have been a great resource as we start this journey. While our extended family may not be here with us, our chosen family in Utah is made up of the best, most supportive people. They have gotten us through some of the hardest moments in our lives and comprise an amazing support system and we couldn't be more proud to call them family.

We live in the wonderful state of Utah. We are just minutes away from breathtaking landscape, hiking trails, camping and a world of exploration. We are centrally located in the West with numerous national parks and other natural destinations within a weekends grasp. Our home is situated centrally to the Salt Lake Valley and falls within a great school district. We have been fortunate and lucky to have moved into a neighborhood that has parks within walking distance and that is full of supportive people and kids of all ages. We have a community of the best friends anyone could ask for and are so proud of our chosen family. We couldn’t be happier to call this place home and are so excited to watch our family explore this giant playground we call home.