[rastachris]

My DH is very mixed race. He has the lightest skin of all of his siblings and he is lighter-skinned than both of his parents. But being from a very ethnically diverse country (Trinidad is a mix of European, Hispanic, Black, Chinese, East Indian and Middle-Eastern cultures, among others), I don't think the differences in skin color between siblings and/or parents was an issue. I am white, but my father was dark-haired and olive complected, and my mom is blonde, fair and blue-eyed. My brother and I look very little like our mother in the way of coloring, but I don't think anyone ever questioned that we were her children.

I often think of The Cosby Show how all of their children were so many different colors. I recall hearing about how that was Cosby's intent to show the world just how many shades of black there are.

Besides, who's to say that if you and DH had a bio child together that he/she wouldn't be a few shades lighter or darker than you. I've often wondered that if Chris and I were to have had bio children what their skin color would have been. Genes are a funny thing.

I do understand your question and I don't think it offensive or anything. I hope you find the answer/comment/feedback you're seeking.

And good luck on your next adoption!