What does "Family Life" mean to you?
Family life to us means having unconditional love and support. It provides the comfort and security which bonds us closer together. A family will provide you strength when you are down and praise when you do well. It is an amazing bond that we believe last an eternity.
Describe your childhood:
AM: I consider myself very fortunate for the wonderful family I have. I’m in the middle of two brothers and three sisters. My sisters and I attended the same school from 1st to 12th grade. I liked school very much so I never had any problems. My sisters and I also attended ballet school in the afternoons for several years.
I had very loving and supportive parents. Sometimes on the weekends my Dad would take us to the beach or on a trip to spend time as a family. With 6 kids my mom had her hands full as a stay home mother. A simple, but very special time I’ll always remember, was when my family would get together each night of the week to watch “Chavo” a popular family TV program in Mexico for many years.
I had a lot of friends in the neighborhood and we used to play hide and seek, hop scotch, stop, and those kinds of games. We also loved to play in the rain.. I have a lot of memories doing very simple things that made my childhood very special.
AF: My childhood was a great time in my life. I grew up with 3 brothers, 2 older and 1 younger. We were all very athletic, participating in baseball, basketball, football and we all loved to snow ski. We were typical kids that would occasionally fight over stupid things, but we all had love and respect for each other. Our parents were very supportive and loving. Some of my fondest memories were when they would take us camping and fishing each summer. To this day I still camp and fish at the same river and love it. I didn’t realize how patient my parents were until I was older and reflected back on the things we did as kids.
Tell us about your home?
We have lived in our current home for about a year now. It is a two story 5 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, and 3 car garage home located in a large cul –de –sac. Some features we love are the large fully fenced back yard which has a nice play set for kids and a large deck for barbequing and entertaining.
When you have a 3-day weekend, what do you like to do?
In the summer we would typically go camping / fishing. Go hiking or biking. In the winter we will get a day or two of skiing in. Or we might work on home improvement projects. Lorenia likes to spend time scrap booking and working in the garden.
Do you have pets? If so tell us about them?
We don’t currently have a pet. However, my parents have a small dog named KoKo which we all love and consider part of the family.
What is your favorite food?
AF: Tough question. I always love a good steak, blackened salmon and can never turn down a good pizza. Ice cream for desert.
AM: Lasagna, home made soups, steak, chicken, fish, pizza and the list keeps growing!
What do you hope to teach your children?
Believe in God. Love and respect for themselves and others. Teach them good values. We also want to support and encourage them to excel in what ever interest they have. To play fair and to be both a good winner and loser.
Do you play any musical instruments?
AF: Air guitar!
AM: I use to play the organ.
Describe your neighborhood?
We live in a well established neighborhood. It has a lot of wonderful things to offer, such as bike trails, parks and quality schools within walking distance. We live in one of the newer sub-divisions in the area. I would consider it a relatively quiet and safe neighborhood with many children of all ages.
Share something about your spouse that only you know:
AF: When we are getting ready for work in the morning, Scott brings me a cup of coffee to the bedroom with a cute note written on a napkin. Every day is different but always very cute and original.
AM: She loves to read Betty and Veronica comics before bed.
Describe the last romantic thing you did together?
In the winter time in Alaska, we can get some pretty spectacular Aurora Borealis in the sky. The other day we heard the northern lights “Aurora” activity would be high. So we prepared some hot chocolate, took a blanket and drove into the mountains where it is dark and you can see them very well. We spent a few hours just talking, watching the sky and reminiscing about when we were dating.
What will you tell your child about their birthmother?
We will let the child know his/her birthmother made a sacrifice of love. We will tell him/her the respect and gratitude we feel for her and we will try our best to nurture a place for her in the child’s heart. We will respect the wishes of the birthmother and tell the child as much about her as she would like us to.
It's Daddy's day - what activity do you want to share with your child?
I would like to spend quality time with him / her. We could start the day making breakfast together then we could do something fun outside like go skiing, fishing or for a bike ride.
Do you plan on sharing with your child what their birth parents were like?
Yes, if possible. This would be based on information available and the wishes of the birth parents.
What kind of education are you hoping to provide for your child - Private or Public?
Public, we have a great school system in the area we live in.
How did you come to the decision of adoption?
There was no question what so ever that we both wanted to have a family. After trying ourselves unsuccessfully, adoption was an easy decision for us. What a wonderful way to have a family.
What faith will you raise your child?
Catholic.
How will you help your child accomplish their dreams?
We will provide them with all of the support and encouragement we can, so they can realize what ever dreams they may have.
What kind of a relationship do you hope to build with your birthmom through her pregnancy?
We would like to build a bonding friendship that makes her feel supported and understood.
We want her to feel confident that the baby will grow up in a safe and stable environment.
How did you meet?
We met on vacation in Cancun Mexico. I was there with my best friend and she was there with her best friend. Believe it or not we met at a night club.
What was your relationship with your parents like?
AF: My relationship has been and still is very close with my parents. Fortunately they live only 20 miles away so we are able to spend plenty of time with them. My dad is my fishing partner. I enjoy spending time with my mother meeting for lunch or going to movies. We all get together at times for dinner, barbeques or play cards.
AM: Very close and friendly. My father passed away in 1996. Although my mother lives far away in distance, we have each other close in our hearts. We talk on the phone very often and I like to go visit her and my family two or three times in a year. She has also been to Alaska twice to visit us.
What attracted you to each other?
It was love at first sight.
It didn’t take to long to realize we were looking for the same thing in life. We each came from families which had strong values and believed in God. We are best friends and have a lot of fun together.
Please describe your personalities:
Adoptive Mom: Very funny, friendly with a great spontaneous sense of humor. Also loving, affectionate and sentimental. Soft hearted.
Adoptive Dad: Easy going, spontaneous, patient, conservative yet fun to be around, I like to tease and play jokes, but always in a fun loving way.
What are your hobbies (please share those you enjoy as individuals and those you enjoy as a couple):
Adoptive Mom: Scrap booking, cooking, reading, gardening, solving crosswords and soduko.
Adoptive Dad: Golfing, skiing, fishing, camping, boating, stock market.
Together: Bike riding, hiking, fishing, skiing, playing cards.
When you close your eyes and see yourself holding your precious baby in your arms what are your thoughts regarding the birthmother?
An infinite gratitude. She will always have a place in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
How will a child enrich your life?
Making our family complete, having the wonderful opportunity to parent and nurture a child, watching him/her grow, learn and develop as an individual.
Why did you each choose the career path you decided on?
Adoptive Mom: After moving to Alaska, I looked for an easy job to help me improve my English and adjust to the new culture. I enjoy working in a retail store because it has given me the opportunity to meet people from many different parts of the world, improve my English and I get good discounts
Adoptive Dad?
I have chosen the career of a Controls System Engineer. It seemed interesting to me in college and like there would be good job prospects in the future. I’m now enjoying a very rewarding career with one of the worlds largest energy companies
What makes a birthmom special?
The unselfish love that goes beyond any other kind of love by choosing adoption. Taking true responsibility for her baby.
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