What does "Family Life" mean to you?
Family life means having a nice secure home that we can all enjoy. Spending quality time together at home or wherever we are doing whatever we are doing. Being able to discuss things with each other openly & honestly. Enjoying each others company and being there for each other during the good & the bad times.
Describe your childhood:
Adoptive Mom? I was the youngest of 4 girls. I was 8 years younger than the sister closest to me in age. We were a tight knit Italian family. I was the last one left at home so I was able to travel with my parents while my sisters were off doing there thing. I was my Dads tom boy. He taught me to fish and play baseball. We were very close. I was also close with my Mom. We did girl things like shopping together. I grew up in Oregon. I had more boys in the neighborhood to play with than girls so I liked to climb trees etc.. Adoptive Dad? I was the middle of 3 children. I had a older and a younger sister. I was only a few years apart from both of them. We were all close but being the only boy I liked to terrorize my sisters. My Mom had her hands full. My Mom was a stay at home Mom. We had a lot of extended family in the area so we used to have a lot of big family get togethers especially at the holidays. I was born & raised in Illinois. My Grandparents moved out to California when I was young so we used to make road trips out to see them. They lived close to Disneyland so we used to spend at least one day in the Park.
Tell us about your home?
Our home is a beautiful large 4 bedroom custom built home on 20 acres in Battleground Washington. We have a huge playset, ATV's, motorcycles, swimming pool, hot tub, home theater room etc. We have 2 dogs, a kitty, and a bunny. We enjoy our home very much. It is like a mini resort.
When you have a 3-day weekend, what do you like to do?
We sometimes go over to see family in Oregon, we go to the beach, we go to Seattle etc. We love to get away.
Do you have pets? If so tell us about them?
We have a 11 year old German Shepard named Max. He loves kids. We have a Shit Zu puppy named Wendell that is a ball of energy. We have a Himalayan kitty named Belle. We have a Netherland dwarf bunny named Bug Girl.
What is your favorite food?
Veal Marsala.
What do you hope to teach your children?
We hope to teach our children about how to make the right choices in life. We hope to guide them in getting a proper education, learning the value of a dollar and working hard to get it.
Do you play any musical instruments?
No.
Describe your neighborhood?
Our neighborhood is a mix of old timers, young couples about our age group, and children. It is very rural. Everyone lives on acreage. We have a lot of people who have lived here a long time.
Share something about your spouse that only you know:
Husband? He snores loudly.
Wife? She is very romantic.
Describe the last romantic thing you did together?
We went to a Japanese spa and did a couples treatment. It was a private Jacuzzi bath while eating fruit and drinking Sake. Then we had side by side massages with 2 therapists.
What will you tell your child about their birthmother?
That she did a very selfless act of giving up her child to provide a better life for her.
It's Daddy's day - what activity do you want to share with your child?
Any activity that will bring joy to her eyes. Maybe going to the zoo or to Chucky Cheese.
Do you plan on sharing with your child what their birth parents were like?
Yes.
What kind of education are you hoping to provide for your child - Private or Public?
Public school, and definitely college.
How did you come to the decision of adoption?
We have been trying to have a second child for a number of years. We decided it was time to look into another option. Adoption seemed like a great way to add to our family while helping someone in need and giving a good home to a well deserving child.
What faith will you raise your child?
Catholic.
How will you help your child accomplish their dreams?
By providing a good stable home both financially & spiritually. Making sure we set aside money for college to give her the proper start to her future career. Taking her places so she can see the world, experience things and have a appreciation for what is out there.
What kind of a relationship do you hope to build with your birthmom through her pregnancy?
A relationship of trust & respect for each other. I want her to know we respect her decision and that she can trust that we will provide a very loving home for her daughter.
How did you meet?
We met while out for drinks with friends.
What was your relationship with your parents like?
We both had close relationships with our parents. We both spent more time with our Mothers because our Dads were providing the family income and working a lot. Marilyn's Dad tried to spend as much time as he could taking Marilyn fishing or playing baseball with the boys down the street.
What attracted you to each other?
There was a immediate physical attraction. Then once w'e started talking we realized we had a lot in common. We were both from big very close knit Italian families and we were both raised Catholic.
Please describe your personalities:
Husband? Very outgoing, warm ,loving, giving, sensitive personality. Loves to please people.
Wife? Very driven to achieve, a doer, a planner, likes to keep everyone happy, very positive.
What are your hobbies (please share those you enjoy as individuals and those you enjoy as a couple):
Husband? I enjoy building scale models. I love to ride ATV’s & motorcycles. I love to spend time with my daughter.
Wife? I enjoy exercising, walking, hiking,
When you close your eyes and see yourself holding your precious baby in your arms what are your thoughts regarding the birthmother?
My thoughts will be that words cannot express how very grateful we are to be given this precious child to have, to hold, to raise, to guide and to love with all our hearts.
How will a child enrich your life?
A child will enrich our life by being a little sister to our daughter, by completing our family, and by being able to bring even more joy & love to our lives.
Why did you each choose the career path you decided on?
Husband? I spent 21 years in IT because I was interested in computers. I am now doing facility maintenance because I enjoy moving around and working outside after spending 21 years` behind a desk.
Wife? I chose to become a recruiter because I like being able to help people make a positive impact on their lives by attaining a better career.
What makes a birthmom special?
A Birthmom is special because she has had to make a very tough decision to give up something that is a part of her. It is a very selfless act of love to want to be able to give your child up to have a better life.
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