Mallory & Zachary

We understand that you are facing a very challenging decision. We hope to provide you with the support, comfort, and understanding you deserve through every step of this process and beyond. If you choose us, we would love to get to know you and develop whatever relationship you are most comfortable with. We promise to be there for you in whatever way we can throughout this journey.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

With love and gratitude,

Mal & Zac

About Mallory

Mallory is sweet, kind, funny, loyal, and caring. She brings all of those qualities into our relationship and into her work every single day. She’s been a preschool teacher for over a decade and is now an Assistant Educational Director. I’ve seen firsthand the impact she has on her students year after year. Kids thrive because she creates a warm, safe, and encouraging environment. She shows up with energy, patience, and genuine love for the kids and the work she does so much that I believe her understanding of child development and education will be a great help in parenting your child. Mallory is also very artistic. From craft projects to singing, there will be loads of opportunities for your child to be creative.

I have always said that Mallory is the kindest person I know. She sees the good in people, gives without expecting anything back, and would literally give the coat off her back to someone who needs it. I see that kindness in how she treats me, our families, our friends, and especially the kids in our lives. She has a natural motherly instinct that can’t be taught. Whether she’s with our nephew or our friends’ children, she’s always watching out for them, making sure they’re happy, safe, and smiling. I know she’ll bring that same love and instinct into our family.

In her free time, Mallory loves reading, crafting, watching reality TV, and listening to music, especially Taylor Swift. When we’re not with family or friends, she’s usually curled up on the couch with a book and our dog, Rufus, snuggled next to her.

Mallory is the love of my life, and she inspires me constantly. I know she is going to be the most amazing mom one day.

Our Home

We live in a wonderful and diverse neighborhood filled with young families. Everyone is friendly and neighborly, and it’s the kind of place where people look out for each other. We’re within walking distance of the local elementary school and just a short drive from restaurants, grocery stores, and anything else we need. We’re also only 15 minutes from the beach, which we visit often with family and friends, and the local pool is just a quick five-minute drive away. Our town has so many activities for kids like dance studios, pee-wee football, little league baseball, youth soccer, and more.

We moved into our house five years ago, and it’s become a place that feels truly like home. Our house is an expanded ranch with five bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a living room, kitchen, family room, and basement. It’s comfortable, has plenty of space, and has everything we need now and everything we’ll need as our family grows. When we bought our house, we did all the cosmetic repairs with the help of our family and friends. We have great pride in all the work we put into it to make it our own. Our favorite spot is the living room, where we relax, watch TV, and spend time together. It’s also the main gathering space when family and friends come over.

The room is open and spacious, so everyone can hang out, talk, and feel at home. In the spring and summer, we spend a lot of time in our backyard. It’s big and open, perfect for grilling, hosting family gatherings, or just enjoying the weather. We have a great patio set where everyone can sit and talk, and the large grassy area is ideal for our friends’ kids to run around and for our dog, Rufus, to play.

One thing we are especially excited about is the future children’s room. It’s the size of the whole house, and we’re turning it into a recreation room for our future children. When we were growing up, we spent countless hours in our basements with our siblings and friends playing and hanging out, and just being kids. We want to create that same kind of space and freedom for our own family one day.

Holidays & Traditions

For us, the holidays are a time to get together and be with our families. We’re both Jewish, so we celebrate the holidays with the people closest to us. Usually, that means one night at Mallory’s aunt’s house, where her parents, sister, aunt and uncle, and cousins all gather. We share a big meal, laugh, talk, and enjoy being together. We also make sure to spend time with Zac’s family and the “Beach Crowd” on these holidays. At Zac’s aunt’s house, there’s always plenty of food, lots of laughter, and a few rounds of Taboo or other board games.

Thanksgiving is the biggest holiday in our family. For many years, Zac’s parents hosted three nights of Thanksgiving celebrations, with the whole family coming together. The last night was always our Hanukkah party, since some cousins were away at college during the actual holiday. This past year, Zac’s brother took over hosting so the tradition could continue. We celebrate with classic Thanksgiving foods, exchange presents, and watch Christmas Eve movies.

We also celebrate Christmas Eve at Zac’s brother’s house with a big dinner and presents under the tree. We celebrate Christmas Day with Mallory’s family. It’s a relaxed day where we order Chinese food, go to the movies (or watch one at home) and wear matching pajamas. It’s simple, cozy, and something we look forward to every year.

We also have a few traditions of our own. Mallory’s favorite holiday is Halloween. We love to decorate our house, make our own costumes, and go trick-or-treating with our nephew. We also love looking at Halloween and Christmas lights. Every year, we take Rufus for a drive around the neighborhood to see all the decorations. We usually end the night with burgers, fries, and milkshakes. We also celebrate birthdays with our friends; sometimes at someone’s house or out to dinner. It’s a chance to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.

In the summers, we spend weekends at the beach with the “Beach Crowd” and always end the season with a big pizza party on the sand. Zac’s aunt has a house within walking distance of the beach, and every Sunday in the summer, we all meet there for bagels and breakfast. The “kids” of the Beach Crowd (who are now adults!) have created their own tradition of getting together at each other’s homes to cook, laugh, and play games. No matter where we are, our holidays and traditions are something we look forward to every year. They’re full of love, connection, and memories we can’t wait to share with your child.