What does "Family Life" mean to you?
A home filled with a child or children, attending dance recitals and football games, doing homework together, and having dinner together at the dining room table every night.
Describe your childhood:
Adoptive Mom- A loving household with two wonderful parents who have been married for over forty years. Parents who instilled in me a great work ethic and morals, and provided me with private schooling, dance classes, trips to Disneyland, nice clothes, and family nights together watching TV with a fire in the fireplace. Endless support and unconditional love. Such a happy life.
Adoptive Dad- A nice, quiet and loving household with great parents and a fun and caring older brother. We are a close family who bonded over many long family vacations and road trips.
Tell us about your home?
We have a three bedroom and two bathroom one-story ranch house with a fenced-in backyard. We remodeled it with great care by ourselves.
When you have a 3-day weekend, what do you like to do?
We like to barbeque and have family and friends over.
Do you have pets? If so tell us about them?
We have a little Yorkshire Terrier named Linus. He has a cute personality and makes us smile. Linus loves babies and will love having a little one in the house to play with.
What is your favorite food?
We both love seafood and Italian food.
What do you hope to teach your children?
Love, respect, the importance of family, to be kind and loving, to treat others like you want to be treated, to love and worship God. To reach for the stars as you can do anything if you put your mind and heart to it. We are your support system and will love you unconditionally.
Do you play any musical instruments?
No, we don’t.
Describe your neighborhood?
It’s a mix of families and grandparents. It’s quiet yet friendly. It’s a fun neighborhood for taking family walks and bike rides.
Share something about your spouse that only you know:
Adoptive Mom: My husband is the most ethical man I know. He has such a generous and giving heart. He was heartbroken over our lost pregnancies and his strength to get us through it amazes me to this day.
Adoptive Dad: My wife is stronger and more capable of great things than she knows.
Describe the last romantic thing you did together?
We saw a play in San Francisco and had a romantic dinner at Mortons Steakhouse. After dinner, we walked the streets of Union Square, holding hands.
What will you tell your child about their birthmother?
She is a very loving and strong woman who wanted the best for you.
It's Daddy's day - what activity do you want to share with your child?
Dad and child would do whatever activity they like to do together whether it be a tea party or a soccer game, Dad is up for anything!
Do you plan on sharing with your child what their birth parents were like?
Yes, very much so. We think this is important to the child.
What kind of education are you hoping to provide for your child - Private or Public?
We both attended private schools and will send our child to a private catholic school.
How did you come to the decision of adoption?
It was God’s path for us and we are just delighted and excited to be parents.
What faith will you raise your child?
Catholic
How will you help your child accomplish their dreams?
Stand behind him/her and support him/her in whatever they want to achieve. Teach him/her that anything is possible through hard work and dedication.
What kind of a relationship do you hope to build with your birthmom through her pregnancy?
A strong and healthy friendship and bond.
How did you meet?
We met at a place called McGoverns. We were both out with different groups, celebrating a birthday and a college graduation. We ran into each other and started talking. It was a great first impression and great conversation. We exchanged phone numbers and decided to go on a date. We have been together ever since.
What was your relationship with your parents like?
Brian was and still is very close to his family and can talk to them about anything. I am an only child and my relationship with my parents has always been wonderful. I can talk to them about anything. We both feel so fortunate for the love, support, and healthy relationships we have with our families.
What attracted you to each other?
Brian loves Dana’s self-confidence, sense of humor, and beauty. Dana loves Brian’s values, how sweet and gentle he is, and how strong he is. She feels safe with him. She also thinks he is very handsome. We both have open communication and are best friends.
Please describe your personalities:
Adoptive Mom: Outgoing, loyal, friendly, nurturing, loving, good sense of humor, and caring.
Adoptive Dad: Funny, responsible, loyal, loving, and caring.
What are your hobbies (please share those you enjoy as individuals and those you enjoy as a couple):
Adoptive Mom: I like working out, cooking, reading, bike riding, watching sports, and dancing.
Adoptive Dad: Playing and watching sports, working on the house.
Together: We like watching and going to games, musicals, museums, going out to dinners, working on the house, playing sports, traveling, and playing games.
When you close your eyes and see yourself holding your precious baby in your arms what are your thoughts regarding the birthmother?
A heartfelt emotion of gratitude. Thank you for giving me my dream that will bring us a lifetime of happiness and love.
How will a child enrich your life?
We have both had lives filled with love and have learned some great lessons and traditions that we would like to pass onto our child. We have traveled and done so much adult stuff that we are at a point in our lives where we want to sit through recitals, bake cupcakes, be the coach of our child’s team, be involved parents, take him/her to Disneyland, and in older years, see the Nation’s capital, and learn but have fun as a family. We have so much love to give and enjoy children so much.
Why did you each choose the career path you decided on?
Adoptive Mom: I am outgoing and like to interact with people on a daily basis.
Adoptive Dad: I have known the family that owns the company I work for my whole life and was happy to be welcomed to their business family. I fully enjoy a place of employment that believes business is important but family is more important.
What makes a birthmom special?
She is giving the greatest gift of love to us and the baby. She is a strong and caring woman.
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