Hello! 

Thank you for taking the time to get to know our family! We are so thankful for this opportunity to add another child to our home through adoption, and are hopeful that we will have success with the help of our family and friends. 


After trying for over three years on our own, and no successful options of fertility treatments, we knew that adoption was the answer we had been looking for. We are so excited to go through this process and expand our family! We have so much love to give, and know that the only way for us to do this, is through the miracle of adoption, and the selfless women who make this a possibility. 


Thank you again for reading our blog! Feel free to scroll down to get to know us a little better! We would love to answer any questions you may have for us!


You can contact us at: 

shanteelyse@gmail.com or dblackinton@gmail.com



With Love, 


Danny, Shante, Beckham, and Parx 



Get to Know Us.....


Danny is a producer at a health insurance firm based out of Salt Lake City. He graduated from Westminster College, where he played as the point guard on the basketball team. Danny is known for his sense of humor, kindness, and determination. He is a child trapped in a mans body, and is the best playmate for our boys. He is very easy going and always sees the positive in things. He is always up for a late night treat, and makes the best French Toast you've ever had. 

Parx is 4 years old and full of attitude. He is best friends with our puppy Willis, and loves playing any type of game. He survives on carbohydrates and apple juice, and is the fastest soccer player around. His favorite things are puzzles, coloring, and teasing his older brother. He is a cuddle bug, gives the best hugs and kisses, and loves to help mom in the kitchen. 


Danny and Shante met in highschool when he was a Senior, and she was a Sophomore. They started dating shortly after meeting, fell madly in love, and were married 6 weeks after Shante graduated, in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. They will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary in July. They love being active together, binge watching shows on Netflix after the kids are in bed, traveling, date nights, pizza, Ben & Jerry's, and taking care of the two crazies. 


Beckham is 6 years old, and is friends with EVERYONE! He has the kindest heart and is always thinking of other people. He has no fear and is up for anything! He loves hip-hop dancing, playing basketball, science, and being with friends 24/7. He is a great big brother and watches out for his little brother. Beckham wants to be a Rockstar/Dad/Paleontologist when he grows up. 




Our family LOVES to be outside and go on adventures! We like hiking in the mountains, going swimming, having pizza/movie nights, getting treats at the gas station, traveling, playing games, and working out together. 



Shante is a stay at home mom, and also works part time as a Sales Consultant at a medical spa. She is dedicated in everything she does, and loves to serve others. She enjoys DIY projects, cooking, anything active, summertime, Diet Mountain Dew, and vacations. She loves being busy, but is also a homebody at heart. Holidays are her favorite, and she thinks birthdays, especially hers, are the best thing ever. 




We appreciate the time you've taken to get to know our family a little bit more! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have!