Warm Greetings from Southern California

Hi! We're Matt Carroll and Kristin Wiberg. We created this website especially for anyone with an unintended pregnancy who is considering the option of adoption.

Kristin had a blast as Imanae's volunteer Big Sister. Together, they went to museums, the beach, hiking, etc. Pirate Kristin thought trick-or-treating was especially fun. Arrrgh!

Life takes wildly unexpected twists and turns, doesn't it? We know you have important choices ahead and that whatever you decide to do, it will be the best path for your child, and for you. Thank you for considering the compassionate and courageous choice of open adoption. We feel so grateful we may be able to build our family with the honesty and love that every child deserves.

Today, families take all different shapes and sizes, and they come together in different ways. Our child will always have a deep connection with his or her family of origin, and we would encourage as much contact as you would like.

Matt's patience and creativity make him a great teacher. His nephew is "stoked" to learn to surf.

We are open-minded, curious, adventurous, and responsible people who really want to share all the love we have with a child, and to encourage a little one in learning and growing along life's winding path.

A Bit About Us:

Even though we lived just about a mile apart, we found each other on the web in 2001 and were married in 2004. It didn't take us long to realize that we had many shared values and interests, such as watching films, debating politics, and eating good, healthy food. Mostly, we really just enjoy being with each other.

We were charmed by the history and beauty of Istanbul, Turkey

We also share a love for the ocean. Matt is a surfer, and Kristin likes to build sand castles and watch for dolphins. Matt uses his great eye for finding beauty in unexpected places as a photographer and gardener. And Kristin is very social and spends most of her free time connecting with friends.

Fortunately, we both have good jobs that we enjoy. Kristin works as a senior administrator at a small college and gets a lot out of being in an environment with many smart, interesting people. Matt runs his own internet marketing business from home and loves working in both analytical and creative modes.

We both enjoy activities that help us learn about new people or places, such as reading, going to museums, or volunteering in the community. We especially like to travel; recently, we've had adventures in Guatemala, Ireland, Korea, and Turkey. We hike, bike, do yoga, and swim together regularly, and we love having a good meal with a few friends. Doing all of these things as a family will not just be fun, they will also contribute to our daughter or son's healthy development.

Strolling together on a beautiful evening during our honeymoon in Spain.

Fun Facts:

• We like to make our own pizza.
• We have so many books, we always seem to need another bookshelf. Matt reads mostly non-fiction, and Kristin reads mostly fiction.
• We love to watch the sunset from our front porch.
• Matt has an incredible sense of direction; Kristin always gets lost.
• Kristin usually beats Matt at Scrabble; Matt usually beats Kristin at cribbage.
• We like to read to each other in bed.
• One of our most memorable meals was a simple picnic on top of a castle.
• We love watching the Amazing Race (and wish we could compete)!

Download our Dear Birthmother Letter in PDF format (10 Megabytes)