HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

MARK & NICOLE

FROM NEW YORK

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

We are Nicole and Mark and it’s so great to meet you. It took a long time for the two of us to find each other but it was well worth the wait. We’ve been married since 2021. We make each other laugh constantly and we help bring out the best in one another. We truly love being together and our marriage has only gotten stronger and deeper over time. Our life has had many wonderful moments as well as unexpected challenges and we’ve learned to navigate through it all together. We always wanted children, and while we are not able to have any biologically, this has not diminished our desire to start a family. We have so much love to give and want to bring a child into our hearts and the wonderful life we have created.

ABOUT MARK

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JOB

Physical Therapist

PLACE OF BIRTH

New York City

FAV HOBBY

Exercise and Salsa Dancing

FAV HOLIDAY

Thanksgiving
Mark is a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist. He also previously had a rewarding career working with teenagers as a Social Worker. He is warm and caring, playful and silly, healthy and full of energy. Mark is fun and loves to make people laugh, especially me! He enjoys being outside in nature and photographing the beauty around him. He enjoys eating healthy, exercising, salsa dancing and watching sports. Being a NY Mets fan has taught him patience, humility and perseverance. There are so many experiences that he is excited to share with a child. I greatly admire Mark’s unselfish and loving nature. He has always been a provider and it is extremely important to him to make sure his family is safe and protected.I cannot wait to begin the journey of parenthood with him and I know he will be an incredible dad.

ABOUT NICOLE

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JOB

Theatre Artist and Educator

PLACE OF BIRTH

North Miami Beach, Florida

FAV HOBBY

Going to live theatre!!

FAV HOLIDAY

Halloween
Nicole is one of the strongest people I have ever met and she inspires me every day. Whether it’s her commitment to educating children, her devotion to family and friends or her work as a theater director, Nicole is dedicated to her passions and to helping others find their own. She loves watching Sci-Fi TV, especially Star Trek and Doctor Who, and listening to music from generations past. We see many live theatre performances together and I always get a kick out of glancing over at her to see how much fun she is having in the seat next to me. She is loving, affectionate, sweet, funny, loyal, honest, gentle and feisty, a great communicator, a fiercely dedicated daughter and someone who is respected and loved by so many amazing friends and colleagues from all walks of life. I could not be prouder to call her my wife. When I think about Nicole becoming a mother I feel so excited for the warm, caring and loving home she will create.

OUR PETS

MEET OUR DOG

We have an adorable and loving Bichon Poodle named Sheldon. We named him after a character in our favorite show to watch together, The Big Bang Theory. He loves other dogs and people, especially children. He is cuddly, smart, well-trained and loves to run in the park for hours. We adore him with all our heart and soul and we pour endless love on him. He truly is our baby and he will be an outstanding, protective and loving companion to our child.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

We live in a beautiful, safe and quaint family-oriented neighborhood in New York. There are so many families with children of all ages, countless dogs, great schools, several outstanding parks, museums, restaurants, food shopping, medical care, child care and transportation. We have so many friends, a thriving community and family members very close to us. We live in a home that has many young families and includes a children’s playroom and gym. Our apartment is spacious, clean and quiet. We love our home and get along very well with our neighbors. We could not be happier with the life we have created for ourselves and can’t wait to bring a child into it.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Mark
Nicole
Food
Mango
Anything with cheese and pesto
Movie
Shawshank Redemption
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
TV show
Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Candy Bar
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Hershey Kisses
Dessert
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Seven layer cake
Music Artist
BillyJoel
Cher
Family Activity
Holiday Meals and Baseball
Eating Together
Vacation Spot
St. Thomas
London
Sport
Baseball
Tennis
Team
New York Mets
The Mets
Color
Blue
Purple
Board Game
Connect Four
Scrabble
Children’s Book
The Lorax
The Paint Box Sea
Animal
Dog
Dog
Dream Job
Physical Therapist (my job)
Teacher and Theatre Artist (my job)

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

We are so happy to have found you. Thank you for reading our profile to see the special times we have shared while also navigating through challenges. Please know you are reading about a couple who will devote themselves to this child and never take them for granted. When we are fortunate enough to adopt, this child will be so loved because we are generous, kind-hearted, responsible and have so much to give. We promise to raise a baby to love others, be compassionate and eager to help others in need. Our home is filled with family and laughter. This child’s well-being, happiness and success will always be our number one priority. We hope you see something in us that makes you want to reach out. We are honored to be considered as adoptive parents and so appreciate you. Mark and Nicole