Sarah & Brian

Dear Birth Mother,

First, we want to thank you for taking the time to read a little about us. We have done our best to give you a window into our life, and we hope you can see how ready we are to become parents. It has always been our dream to start a family, and we are truly honored to be connecting with you here.

Though we are not in your shoes, we definitely appreciate how difficult this decision must be. We think you are so brave to be considering this plan for your baby. If you choose us, we will teach your child that there are many ways to love; the love of a mother willing to make a personal sacrifice for the well-being of her child and the love of adoptive parents in creating a family together. 

If it is your wish, we would be honored to have an open adoption with you and go on this journey together. We will be here for you and your baby every step of the way.

With love and gratitude,

Sarah & Brian

About Sarah

Sarah is the strongest and most wonderful person I know. Going through all the difficulties with infertility and the roadblocks associated with it has been extremely challenging. She has handled all of this with incredible fortitude, never giving up, each step of the way, and always caring more about those around her than she does for herself. I am so proud of her, and cannot think of a better role model for a child.

A typical day for Sarah often starts with a morning workout or gardening session, followed by a healthy dose of caffeine. Lucky for me, she is usually the one who puts dinner together. She is constantly trying new recipes from around the world, like tofu lettuce cups, pork vindaloo, or seafood paella, when not cooking the classic favorites like pasta and meatballs or taco casserole. I’m always willing to try a new dish, as long as there is no broccoli involved! And I make sure to help by handling all the dishes at the end of each meal. In the evenings, after we are well-fed, I’ll usually find Sarah relaxing on the sofa watching TV (she loves most reality/competition shows!), or reading a new fantasy book, with some social media scrolling thrown in, too.

Sarah is very passionate about her relationships. She now works part-time in a marketing position and has worked for the same company since graduating from college. The friendships she has made through work and our social community are ones she cherishes and nurtures with great care.  Whether it’s a family member, friend, co-worker, or passerby, Sarah values every relationship dearly, and it was one of the first things I was attracted to when we were dating. Every time we spend time with our niece and nephew, I see her eyes light up in excitement, and I know she will extend that love and passion to your child.

One of Sarah’s favorite activities is discovering and sharing new adventures with others. Her interests in the outdoors and food (and, of course, gelato!) led her to study abroad in Italy, falling in love with the culture. She took me with her the second time and was so excited to show me all of her favorite spots and to discover new experiences we could share together. I know one of her biggest hopes is to go on many adventures as a family one day!

Sarah will be the best and most dedicated mom. I know she is beyond ready for this next chapter.

Home Sweet Home

We moved from Virginia to New York in the summer of 2021. Our plan was always to live closer to our families, in NY and CT, when starting our family. As soon as we walked into our house, we wanted it to be our home. It has everything we wanted: enough space for the family to visit and kids to run around, a great kitchen for Sarah’s cooking, a fireplace for cold winter nights, and a beautiful yard with lots of trees. 

The town center, schools, and parks are just a few minutes away. We have loved exploring our town, with great shops and restaurants, including many kid-friendly options. Our area has amazing state parks and nature reserves, and we are excited to share our love of the outdoors with a child. As members of a local running/walking club, we have gotten to know great people around town, learning the perfect trick-or-treating neighborhoods and the best walking paths for a stroller!  One of the biggest draws of choosing to live here is that it has one of the best school systems in the entire state. This was a really important factor in finding a place to call home.

We are so excited to welcome a child into our lives and our home.

Holidays & Traditions

Thanksgiving is Brian’s favorite holiday. Food and Football, what’s better than that? The day usually starts with a Turkey Trot, helping to prepare the big meal, watching the games, eating til we’re stuffed, and then filling up again on pie with the pre-ordered special ice cream pints from the creamery down the road. With Brian’s family, the very next day begins with Christmas decorating, which is a big group effort in their household. Last year, his parents won 2nd place around town for their decorations!

Christmas is Sarah’s favorite. We love to deck out the inside of our house, making the fireplace look beautiful, and putting up a fake tree (because we are both allergic to the real one!). We don’t spend the holiday in our house; instead, we travel to one of our families for a few days. But we always have a little date night and open up presents with just the two of us before we go spend the actual holiday with family. Some favorite traditions include secret Santa gift exchanges, singing carols around a firepit on Christmas Eve, and Brian’s siblings waiting on the stairs until it’s time for presents (yes, even as adults, they still wait!)

A favorite birthday tradition is eating whatever you want for breakfast. Sarah always chooses ice cream! The 4th of July is often spent in Montana, at a Dude Ranch, where Brian’s family has been going for over 20 years. Tug of war, 3-legged race, water balloon toss, cook out and fireworks. Classics. Any gathering with Brian’s family includes games of cards, usually Pitch, with plenty of smack talking and bragging by the winners of each round!