Welcome! Meet:

Michael + Bobby

Marketing / Advertising

New York

Multi-Ethnic

All About Michael & Bobby
Why Adoption?
Gallery
Family and Home
How We Met
Advice to Future Child
Perspectives on Open Adoption
Favorites

All About Michael & Bobby

Hi! We’re Michael and Bobby. Thank you so much for taking a moment to get to know us.

We’ve been together for ten years and married for one, and we live in a sunny duplex in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. We both work from home, which gives us plenty of flexibility and time together. Our life is full of love, laughter, and good food, and we’re so excited to grow our family through adoption.

We love exploring the city—checking out new restaurants and museums, catching a Broadway show, or just walking through the park with coffee on a Saturday morning. We also love to travel and have been lucky to see a lot of the world together. When we’re home, you’ll usually find us cooking dinner, reading, or spending time with friends. Our two British Shorthair kittens, Hugo and Mijo, are our constant companions and already part of the family—they’re sweet, cuddly, and endlessly curious.

Why Adoption?

We’ve always known that we wanted to be dads. From early in our relationship, we talked about building a family and sharing our lives with a child. Now that we’re settled and ready, adoption feels like the right path for us.

We have so much love to give, and we can’t wait to create a home filled with warmth, encouragement, and joy. We know adoption comes from a place of deep courage and care, and we would be honored to be trusted with that responsibility.

Family & Home

We live in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a beautiful and historic neighborhood in Brooklyn full of tree-lined streets, brownstones, and community life. It’s a diverse, family-friendly area with parks, playgrounds, and lots of small local spots—coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and block parties that make it feel like a real neighborhood.

Our duplex apartment has two floors, lots of sunlight, and plenty of space for a growing family. We love spending quiet mornings on the back deck with breakfast and coffee, and movie nights in our cozy living room with the cats curled up beside us.

Our families are a big part of our lives. Michael’s family lives in Atlanta, and Bobby’s family is in Tucson, but we talk often and visit regularly. Both of our families are thrilled that we’re adopting and can’t wait to welcome a new little one with open arms.

How others describe me

Bobby about Michael: Michael is the kind of person everyone goes to for advice. He’s thoughtful, creative, and has a great sense of humor that can make anyone feel comfortable. He loves books and art, and he brings that curiosity and warmth into every part of his life. I know he’ll be the kind of dad who listens closely, encourages learning, and always makes our child feel loved and understood.

Michael about Bobby: Bobby is warm, funny, and endlessly kind. He has a big heart and an easy way with people—kids and animals especially love him. He’s adventurous and open-minded but also deeply grounded. I know he’ll be a wonderful dad because he’s patient, caring, and knows how to make every day fun and full of laughter.

How We Met

We met in 2015 on a dating app, back when that still felt like a bit of an adventure. Our first date was at a cozy bar in Brooklyn—we sat in the backyard and talked for hours. It just felt easy, like we’d known each other forever.

From that night on, we were inseparable. Over the past decade we’ve built a life together that’s full of love, support, and laughter. We’ve been through ups and downs, moved apartments, adopted pets, traveled, and grown together in ways that make us even more certain we’ll be great parents as a team.

Advice to Future Child

Our advice to our future child is simple: be kind, be curious, and be yourself. The world is big and beautiful and sometimes confusing, but you’ll always have two dads who love you unconditionally and believe in you completely. We’ll be here to help you explore, make mistakes, dream big, and know that you are loved exactly as you are.

Perspectives on Open Adoption

We believe that openness is a gift—for everyone. We want our child to grow up knowing where they come from, and knowing that their story began with love and courage. If you’re open to it, we’d love to build a connection with you and find a way to stay in touch that feels right for everyone involved.

We’ll always speak about you with respect and gratitude, and make sure your child knows the love and strength that led to their adoption.

Favorites

Bobby

Favorite Movie: Before Sunrise
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: Christmas in New York—decorating our Christmas cactus, cooking dinner, and watching the city light up
Hobbies/Interests: reading, traveling, running, museums, cooking, exploring new neighborhoods
Dream Vacation: a long trip through Japan or Italy
If I Could Choose a Superpower: time travel—to see different eras of art and culture firsthand

Michael

Favorite Movie: Get Out
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: making homemade tamales with family during the holidays
Hobbies/Interests: cooking, yoga, biking, movies, spending time with friends
Dream Vacation: a beachside getaway in Mexico or a safari in Africa
If I Could Choose a Superpower: teleportation—to skip airports and explore the world instantly