Medical Device Sales Representatives / Director of Math for a Public School District
New York
Caucasian
Catholic
In March 2017, we heard a woman speak about how she grew her family through adoption. Later that day, we sat down at dinner and immediately started talking about how inspired we were by the story and how adoption would be part of our plan. We are excited to be on this journey and hope this profile helps give you an inside look into who we are as a couple and a family. We are Kim and Steve from New York. A little bit of magic brought us together in July 2015 and today we share a happy, loving marriage. We are hoping for another bit of magic in adopting your child and becoming parents. We have been ready for quite some time to bring a child into our home and provide a loving, supportive life for them. Our road to parenthood has not been easy and while we have navigated through the struggles of infertility for several years we are grateful for the opportunity to grow our family through adoption. We have a beautiful life together with wonderful family and friends surrounding us and we cannot wait to share all of this with your child. They are the missing piece to our puzzle. We recognize the challenging decision you are making and greatly respect your choice. We are grateful you are considering us and hope that throughout these pages you will see who we are as both individuals and as a couple. More importantly, we hope you can see that we will be loving, caring and supportive parents to your child.
Adoption was always going to be a part of how we built our family. We have close family members and friends who are adopted as well as know several people who have adopted. We are blessed that it is part of our story and journey. After years of hoping, trying, and enduring the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, adoption offers a beautiful opportunity to experience the profound joy of parenthood in a different, yet equally fulfilling way. It allows us to give boundless love, care, and devotion to a child in need of a forever family and we have so much love to give. We have opened our hearts to a path where love is chosen, and where we can share our lives with your child who will complete our family.
Our village has a great sense of community where every March there is a renowned St. Patrick's Day parade and every summer there is a beautiful fireworks display. The train from here is a quick 40-minute hop into NYC, and our beach club is just 20 minutes by car. We are surrounded by State Parks, a Children’s Museum, ballparks and fields. We often take road trips with family and friends to fun places including the family beach house, the Poconos and the Catskills. We can't wait for your child to join in on all the fun.
Kim's immediate family consists of her Mom, Barbara, her husband Bob, who is adopted from an orphanage in Ireland, brother, Matthew, his wife Antonia, their two children Adalena and Antonio, Kim's Dad Richard and wife Lorraine. She also has two stepsisters, Meghan and Samantha and a stepbrother Nick. Kim's beautifully blended family is ready to share their love with your child.
Kim has a large extended family with 13 first cousins and many of them are married with kids. We are fortunate to live close by and see each other often. One of Kim's cousins, Brendan, is adopted. His adoption was domestic and he has recently reconnected with his half brothers. Kim's family is looking forward to having your child in their lives.
Steve's immediate family consists of his parents Celeste and Steve, his sister Kristine, her husband Anthony and their three girls, Ava, Giuliana, Ella and Steve's brother Matthew. Steve's family often goes on weekend getaways together and they are looking forward to future trips with your child creating loving and lasting memories.
Steve's family is smaller with his mom and two brothers and they are incredibly close knit. He has five cousins, some of which are married with children. His family has a home in the Poconos which they have been going to for many years. The people there have become part of our extended family too. All these cousins are waiting to play with your child.
Steve’s thoughts about Kim
When I made the decision to propose to Kim, my immediate thoughts were "Yes! This is who I want to be around and spend the rest of my life with!" Everyone feels this way about her - she walks into a room of people she knows (or doesn't) and the room immediately relaxes and becomes calmer. Everyone wants to be her friend. She makes our lives and the world a better place with her presence. Kim is the secret ingredient of my happiness. She knows exactly if I need comfort or care, and I know this would be the same for your child. Her thoughtfulness is off the charts; for example each year my birthday presents are a collection of our memories from the past year. She knows how critical love and affection are in a marriage, and how important it is to show and display it. Goodbye and good night kisses and "I Love Yous" help us achieve this every day. Watching Kim interact with my nieces is incredibly special. They look to her as their loving and fun Aunt, and Kim always has a special story to share with them. I can see in their eyes how much of a role model she is for them. I've joked that Kim and her family have a "Climb Every Mountain" attitude - they are motivated, energetic and always up for a challenge. I know that she will instill these qualities in your child. Kim's "get moving - eat healthy" lifestyle is infectious. 5 am cycling workouts with friends, runs through the mountains of Switzerland and weekly trips to her brother's gym keep her and the others in her life motivated and fit. She prepares nutritious meals throughout the week, and nothing is better than a handwritten note packed away in my lunch bag.
Kim’s thoughts about Steve
Steve is a wonderful husband and I am lucky to have him by my side every day. We view marriage as a partnership and include each other in every important decision we make for our family. Steve is intelligent, driven, loving and lots of fun. Through all the ups and downs life has thrown our way he always manages to help me stay strong. Knowing he is by my side makes everything a little easier. He is supportive of my career and my interests, never holding me back. He encourages me every step of the way. We try not to take life too seriously and can often be found dancing around to one of Steve's Spotify playlists. He loves music! Long car rides result in epic sing alongs to a wide variety of music. Steve is the life of any party and can always be found on the dance floor at weddings. Since I love to dance, this is an added bonus to all the other wonderful qualities he possesses. Steve is amazing with our four nieces and our newest nephew. He is known as the baby whisperer, babies are always so calm and comfortable with him. When he is with older kids, he is one of them, kicking the ball, shooting hoops and swinging bats. I know he will make an incredible dad to your child and I can't wait to see him take on the role.
We were set up by a mutual friend but we didn't actually meet until we matched on a dating app years later. At the time, Kim was teaching middle school math and working on her Doctorate in Instructional Leadership while Steve was working in medical device sales. After a short time, we realized this was it, we had found what we were looking for. Fifteen months and going to fifteen weddings of both close friends and family later, we got engaged and committed to continuing our lives together. We married in 2017 and moved into our forever home. We are ready now more than ever to give our unconditional love to your child and expand our family through the miracle of adoption.
We want you to know that you are so deeply loved, not just because of where you came from, but because of who you are and who you will become. Life may not always feel simple, and there may be times when you have questions about your story or your past. Know that it’s okay to feel all of the emotions that come with that, and we are here to listen, support and love you through every part of your journey. Never doubt how much you are valued and cherished because of the incredible person you are. Always remember that family is built through love, understanding, and trust. We will always be by your side, guiding you, encouraging you, and loving you unconditionally. We are here for you always and want you to be who you are unapologetically.
Through our preparation to becoming approved adoptive parents we did many hours of parent training. One of our favorite and most eye-opening sessions we attended was how important an open adoption can be. We would consider any level of openness that is right for everyone involved, including your child. The decision that birth parents have to make is difficult and selfless, we want to be supportive of what they need to feel comfortable with us being their child’s parents.