About Us
• We’re Crystal Lane and Jordan Lane, partners in life and love.
• We met at college while working together, became friends, and five years later, after two years of dating, got married.
• We both hold graduate degrees in communication and share a passion for interpersonal and intercultural dialogue.
Our favorite times include:
• Playing card and board games
• Cooking new recipes and exploring new foods
• Traveling and watching movies
• Taking our dog and our daughter to the park
• Growing together through adoption and pedagogy classes
• We’re active in Gateway Community Church, where we find joy and belonging.
Family Life
• Evelyn (turning 6 in August) joined our family via adoption, and Jordan has been her loving father figure since she was two.
• She’s imaginative, loves Hot Wheels, make-believe, swim & gymnastics.
• She’s an early reader and great counter — thrilled to be a big sister!
• Lina, our mixed-breed pup adopted from a rescue, is playful, loving, and an inseparable part of our family.
Our Adoption Story & Promise
• Adoption has always been in our hearts:
– Crystal and her sister were adopted at birth.
– Crystal’s cousin also adopted from Uganda.
– On her 23rd birthday, Crystal’s birth mother reached out, and now they share a loving, supportive relationship.
• We promise to raise your child with:
– Unconditional love and encouragement
– Appreciation for diversity, creativity, and education
– A safe, nurturing environment where they can fully be themselves
Words from Loved Ones
From Crystal’s Mother, Patricia:
Crystal has always been loving, creative, and deeply thoughtful. From a young age, she dreamed of being a big sister—and has been an incredible mother to Evelyn. Jordan is calm, tender, and instinctively parental. Together, they promise love, patience, and a supportive home. We’re overjoyed to welcome another child into their lives.
From Crystal’s Birth Mother, Helen:
I know how hard this decision is. My experience has been beautiful—Crystal is an accomplished, caring woman, and Jordan supports her with joy and depth. Their stable, loving household makes me confident that they will nurture your child wholeheartedly.
About Crystal
• Organized, thoughtful, genuine — Crystal is a communication professor with a PhD.
• She’s tenured and able to take a full paid year off for parenting, plus flexible part-time hours.
• Creative at heart: writes poetry, makes short films, performs, and shares in Evelyn’s early language development.
• Has volunteered with children in Mexico and communicates in Spanish and sign language.
About Jordan
• Earned his master’s in communication while working, and was a recognized competitive speaker.
• Now tutors and teaches at a community college, offering flexible and meaningful presence at home.
• A kind, artistic listener—Jordan helps Evelyn navigate emotions and supports Crystal through her busy academic life.
Our Home & Community
• We live in a safe, welcoming neighborhood in Los Angeles County, served by top schools, parks, YMCA, and close to community attractions like the children’s museum and Disneyland.
• Family is never far:
– Crystal’s mother and birth mother live nearby.
– Jordan’s immediate family is within 20 minutes; extended relatives are in Arizona and Oklahoma.
– We cherish a diverse group of friends who enrich our lives.
Celebrating Together
• Holidays like Christmas and Easter are full of warmth, tradition, and fun—like pajama-lit car rides to see lights, hot cocoa, and cozy breakfasts.
• We create joy in everyday life with simple traditions like bed picnics for Mother’s and Father’s Day delivering love through quality time.
