Family & Home

Our Home

We live in a three-bedroom apartment on a quiet, tree-lined street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, just steps away from Central Park. Since we’ve been together, we’ve dreamed of a home with character, history and charm – and in 2022, we found it! When we first walked in, we knew the apartment would need lots of work – but Matt also turned to Tommy and said, “This is the first New York apartment I could imagine having a baby in.” Over the next year, we put in lots of love, care and hard work to turn our space into a home that mixes classic design with modern living. From roaring fires in the winter to weekend family brunches — we can’t wait to share it with a child.

Our Life

We’re early risers, waking up every weekday morning for our run through Central Park before work. On evenings and weekends, we take advantage of all New York has to offer – museums, Broadway shows, farmer’s markets and new restaurants (we love all types of cuisines!). We’re passionate about theater, and Tommy volunteers on the board of a non-profit award-winning theater company. Saturday and Sunday mornings are special for us – we make sure to set aside the first few hours right after waking up to peacefully read newspapers and novels. We’re also big fans of travel and prioritize taking trips both big and small every year! Some of our favorite destinations include Palm Beach, Italy and Matt’s family’s country home in Vermont. The Vermont house is a perfect country escape for us on weekends.

Our Family

We’re so fortunate that we have so much family nearby! Matt’s whole family is right here in New York – his parents and sister just two blocks away, as well as his brother, sister-in-law and new baby niece a few minutes by car! Tommy’s brother, sister-in-law and two little nephews are also in New York. His dad and stepdad live just 90 minutes away in Connecticut, and his mom and stepdad are back in Minnesota, but visit often! We try to gather with Matt’s family for dinner every Friday night – it’s a joyous environment with lots of fun conversation and friendly banter.

Our Friends:

We have an amazing group of friends from a diverse range of backgrounds. Many of our friends have their own children, and we love being Uncle Matt and Uncle Tommy to them. During college, Matt spent time living in Italy, and so we also have a wonderful circle of friends in Milan who we travel to see several times a year. We can’t wait to raise our child speaking Italian and to bring them to meet their Italian “cousins.”

Traditions:

While we don’t identify as deeply religious ourselves, our family’s cultural traditions hold a special place in our hearts.

Matt comes from a Jewish family, and it’s important to incorporate the values of that heritage in our lives – the emphasis on family, education, and community. On most Fridays, we gather with Matt’s loved ones to celebrate Shabbat, a cherished moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect. And each spring, the entire extended family reunites to celebrate the high holiday of Passover, filled with laughter, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Tommy was raised in the Catholic faith, and so Christmas has become a beloved annual celebration, with Tommy ensuring our tree grows bigger and fuller with each passing year.

And Thanksgiving has become a time to unite both sides of our blended family!