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HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

MATT & TOMMY

FROM NEW YORK

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

We can’t wait to share our life and loving home with a child. Through our cherished friendships, we’ve come to understand that family extends far beyond biological ties.

As we began envisioning the next chapter of our lives, we knew with certainty that adoption was the path we wanted to take to grow our family. We are open to and welcome a child of any race or background and an open adoption, believing it can create an even richer experience for everyone involved.

We have the utmost respect and appreciation for the incredible gift of life, and we would be deeply honored to provide a loving, nurturing home for a child.

ABOUT MATT

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JOB

Communications Executive

PLACE OF BIRTH

New York City

FAV HOBBY

Studying Italian

FAV HOLIDAY

December Holidays!

Matt is the best friend you could ever ask for. A born and raised New Yorker, he is fiercely loyal and devoted to his friends and family. He has a passion for learning and discovering, especially when it comes to history and literature. Every trip we take involves visits to old houses, and he’s always up to watch an old black and white movie or one that takes place in a different time period. I can’t wait for him to share his interests with a child. Matt has a deep love for Italy (he’s fluent in Italian!) and is an avid traveler, always planning our next adventure. He’s a planner through and through, whether it’s a vacation, a renovation, or a date night out, ensuring every detail is just right.

Matt with his Italian “niece” Giulia in Milan

Matt celebrates with our Godson Leo

Chef Matt in Vermont

ABOUT TOMMY

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JOB

Chief Marketing Officer

PLACE OF BIRTH

Edina, Minnesota

FAV HOBBY

Running in Central Park

FAV HOLIDAY

Thanksgiving

Tommy is a magnetic personality! He grew up in Minnesota but moved to New York for college and has been here ever since. Everyone who meets Tommy is drawn to his charismatic energy and humor. Always the life of the party, he is empathetic and always thinking of how to make others feel comfortable and at home. He uses jokes and relatable stories to connect with new people and relate to them. He is outgoing, curious and makes new friends wherever he goes – we get stopped on the street all the time to chat with people he’s met in the neighborhood. Tommy loves to run and has gotten us both into a routine of morning jogs through Central Park before work; he recently ran the New York City marathon!

Tommy with his niece Naomi

Tommy relaxing in Capri

Tommy and his dad after the New York City Marathon

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

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.

Outside our home on Park Avenue

Our living room at Christmas

Our kitchen

Going for a run in Central Park

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Matt
Tommy
Food
Seafood
Italian
Movie
All About Eve
You've Got Mail
TV show
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mad Men
Candy Bar
Kit Kat
Reese's
Dessert
Ice Cream
Chocolate Cake
Music Artist
Madonna
Frank Sinatra
Family Activity
Going to the Theater
Walks in Central Park
Vacation Spot
Italy
Italy
Sport
Skiiing
Running
Team
Yankees
USA Olympics
Color
Green
Blue
Board Game
Clue
Monopoly
Children’s Book
Madeline
The Giving Tree
Animal
Lion
Dog
Dream Job
Restaurant critic
Magazine Editor

OUR FAMILY PHOTOS

CAPTURING MOMENTS

On a trip to Paris

Matt and Tommy in Capri

Celebrating Passover with cousin Beth

Relaxing in the Maldives

Matt and Tommy in Sicily

In Central Park with Tommy's Mom

Matt and Tommy in Venice

Matt and Tommy with Giulia in Milan

Our family home in Vermont

Seeing a show with our friends on Broadway

Our family at our wedding

A night out with the family

Our families came together to celebrate Tommy’s brother Ryan’s engagement to his wife, Mae

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

Matt and Tommy's Wedding
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and for considering us as adoptive parents. We cannot imagine the weight of the decision you are making, but we want you to know how deeply we respect your courage and your love for your child.

What excites us most about becoming parents is the chance to give a child a life filled with love, laughter, and security. We want them to grow up in a home where they feel safe to be themselves, encouraged to explore the world with curiosity, and always supported by unconditional love. We promise to be present, patient, and devoted; to celebrate their milestones, comfort them in hard moments, and guide them with compassion and honesty.

Our everyday life blends the energy of New York City with the warmth of family traditions. We start most mornings with a run in Central Park, and we love weekends exploring museums, Broadway shows, and new restaurants. At the same time, some of our favorite moments are simple: quiet mornings reading the paper, or gathering with Matt’s family for dinners just a few blocks away. We also love to travel, from weekends at Matt’s family’s home in Vermont to trips abroad, and we look forward to sharing those experiences with a child.

We are surrounded by family and friends who are eager to welcome a little one. Matt’s parents, siblings, and baby niece live nearby, while Tommy’s brother and nephews are also in New York. Many of our close friends have children of their own and already think of us as “Uncle Matt and Uncle Tommy.” Together, they will surround a child with love, laughter, and a strong sense of belonging.

We are ready to give our hearts fully to a child, and we would be honored if you chose us to share this journey with you.

Matt and Tommy