About Us:
We’re both born and raised in St. Charles, and our story began back in grade school—we were actually neighbors growing up, meeting as kids and spending our early years side by side before going on to date through high school and college. We both attended Mizzou for undergrad and Blake continued at Mizzou for law school. We have now been happily married for eight years. After years of struggling to start a family, today, we’re soaking up every moment with our two sweet three-year-olds, Leo and Millie. Leo joined our family through adoption in 2023, and Millie was born shortly after. Blake is an attorney, and Kasey, a former child life specialist, now stays home with our kids, which is her greatest joy.
Our days are simple in the best way—spent playing outside, exploring new parks, and soaking in time together as a family. We’re surrounded by so much love from our extended family, and it’s rare for a day to go by without seeing grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins. Our home is full of laughter, with toys scattered across the living room and tiny fingerprints smudged across the windows—little reminders of a season of life we prayed so hard for!
We feel incredibly grateful for this season of life and are genuinely so excited about the possibility of growing our family again through adoption. It’s something we pray for as a family and look forward to with open hearts. Leo and Millie are already full of excitement at the thought of welcoming another baby, and we can’t wait to love another child as they become part of our family.
Our message to you:
Most importantly, thank you—for your strength, your courage, and for the deep love behind every decision you are making for your child. We have so much respect for you, and we don’t take lightly the trust and sacrifice that adoption represents.
Adoption is a very special part of our family. When our son Leo joined our lives through adoption, we were able to witness firsthand the beauty of it—not just in our immediate family, but in the way it touched our extended family, our friendships, and our connection with his birth families. It has shaped our hearts in the most meaningful way, and we trust that God has a plan for every child and every family He brings together.
If chosen, we promise to raise your child in a home filled with love, encouragement, and joy. They will always know their adoption story from the very beginning and grow up understanding the incredible love you have for them. They will be surrounded by parents who adore them, a kind and caring brother and sister, a large extended family who will celebrate them endlessly, and a community that will support them as they grow.
We are so grateful you are taking the time to learn about our family. We are holding you in our hearts and praying for your peace, clarity, and comfort as you make this decision!
To learn more about placing your baby with Blake & Kasey or to talk to an adoption worker, please call our 24/7 adoption hotline at 314-724-8417.
