Zoé, Edoardo & Olivia

Dear Birth Mother,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to get to know us. We know that you’re walking through a path filled with uncertainty, courage, and love, and we hope that in reading these words, you feel our deepest respect for you and your decision. 

We admire your strength and the love you hold for your child – choosing adoption is a profoundly selfless act, and we are honored to even be considered.

We hope that through these pages, you will gain a genuine sense of who we are, what kind of life we live, and the love we have to give – not only to our daughter Olivia, but to your child, who we hope to welcome into our family.

No matter what you decide, please know we are holding you in our hearts. We are here to answer any questions you have for us, so please don’t be shy. We hope more than anything that we can go down this path, side by side with you.

With all our love,

Zoe, Edoardo & Olivia

About Zoé

Written with love by Edoardo

Zoé is a force of nature in the best possible way. She is half American/half Swiss and grew up between the United States and Europe. She speaks four languages (English, French, German, and Italian)! She is incredibly driven and has built a career she loves while balancing being an involved and present mother. After spending 13 years in the real estate world, she is now a managing partner for a top team in NY, but works entirely from home and has an incredibly flexible schedule. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t acknowledge how fortunate we are for this.

Zoé’s favorite days are when she is out riding with Olivia or tending to something on the farm. Her love for horses began in childhood and has remained a cornerstone of who she is. She trains, rides, and bonds deeply with each of our horses.

Mostly, though, Zoé is an amazing mother. She is endlessly creative, turning everyday moments into adventures. She sets firm boundaries with warmth and always makes Olivia feel safe, loved, and heard. I know how much room is in her heart for your baby and how ready she is to welcome another bundle of joy.

Sweet Olivia

Olivia is our 10-year-old daughter, and she is truly the heart of our home. She is artistic, warm, observant, and deeply empathetic. She loves animals (especially the baby goats!), crafting, drawing, riding horses, and playing games with her friends. She is happiest when she is outside – whether it’s helping in the garden, collecting eggs, or racing around the field with the dogs.

She is also a very nurturing soul. When she is around younger children, she naturally takes their hands and shows them things. She has always asked to be an older sibling. When she found out we were planning to grow our family through adoption, her eyes lit up. “I’m going to teach them how to ride and how to draw,” she said. She is already preparing books to read to your baby and knitting a blanket for them. 

We are so excited to watch Olivia grow into the role of the older sister. We know she is ready, and your child will always have the unconditional love, not just from us, but from a big sister.

Our Animals

Animals are an essential part of our lives and of our family. We have five cats and two dogs who share our home and are especially cuddly on chilly nights. Outside, we have four horses (Margot, Kingsley, Ziggy, and Solei), two goats, a flock of chickens, two geese, and a couple of ducks.

Margot is our first and oldest mare. She is gentle, steady, and always patient with Olivia’s friends. She taught Olivia how to ride and adores children.

Kingsley, who came next, is an amazing horse – strong and elegant with a funny personality. 

Ziggy is our giant-in-the-making, sweet-natured goofball with the kindest eyes. 

Solei, our newest addition, is a little Arabian mare who we hope will become Olivia’s partner in riding.

Zoé wakes up early, rain or snow, to tend to them, and she brings Olivia along, teaching her responsibility and compassion. Both of them sing and discuss life together while taking care of the many personalities on the farm. 

Caring for the animals is a family affair – feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, collecting eggs, and even naming baby chicks. We believe these experiences teach responsibility and the importance of every living thing.

Holiday & Traditions

We celebrate a blend of American, Swiss, and Italian traditions. Christmas is a big deal in our home, with handmade decorations, music, and baking galore. We love Halloween and always go all out with costumes and pumpkin carving. Each birthday is an event, with big parties for all our friends.

We also love creating our own traditions, including Sunday Morning Eggs and Bread Breakfast. It is our dream to continue making new traditions as a family of four.