HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

MATT & TRACI

FROM NEW YORK

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

We have been together for fifteen years, married for ten. During this time we have loved, grown, and experienced so much together, yet there is a very tangible hole in our hearts that is meant to be filled with a child. We want to nurture them and watch them grow, guiding them the best we can along the way. We want to share our love, our beliefs, our knowledge and our passions with them while being a stable and loving pillar of support for them as they discover their own sense of self and understanding in this world.

ABOUT MATT

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JOB

Logistics Coordinator

PLACE OF BIRTH

Glen Cove, NY

FAV HOBBY

Watching Movies

FAV HOLIDAY

Thanksgiving

About Matt, written by Traci:

Matt is a gentle person with a kind heart and strong sense of right and wrong. He has a great mind for trivia, especially about his two passions – sports and movies. He loves for me to ask him trivia questions anytime we have downtime and gets nearly all of them right. He also has amazing recall concerning important days with his loved ones. He can tell me what I was wearing on our first date or what movies we saw together in theaters long after I’ve forgotten. It’s this attention to detail that highlights how deeply he loves and holds dear the important people in his life. Matt wants nothing more than to share all of his passions and time with a child.

ABOUT TRACI

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JOB

Accounts Payable Supervisor

PLACE OF BIRTH

Stony Brook, NY

FAV HOBBY

Puzzles

FAV HOLIDAY

Christmas

About Traci, written by Matt:

Traci is a warm and compassionate person. She has a lot of empathy for people who are hurting and is quick to help however she can. She also has a quick sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh. She loves nature and likes to spend time walking through parks, villages, or our quiet neighborhood. She is a huge dog lover and will often bring one of ours along for her walks when able. Traci is very intelligent and enjoys learning new things. She has been studying Spanish on her own for the past couple of years with the goal of becoming fluent. She also enjoys listening to music, reading and doing puzzles. She very much looks forward to sharing these joys with a child.

OUR PETS

MEET OUR DOGS

We have two adorable pups that love to play and spend time with us. They will often follow us from room to room just to be near us. They also love running and playing together out in the backyard and they both are big fans of chew toys. Pearl is our big goofy girl, she is a little over two years old and she loves stealing socks, kitchen towels, and hearts. Pie is our cuddly girl and would love nothing better then to snuggle up close and nap with her family.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

We live on the north shore of Long Island, about a ten minute drive from a nearby destination town on the water. The town is filled with unique shops, restaurants, parks and the waterfront. Our neighborhood is peaceful and safe, and is walking distance to the local schools and park. Our home is a three bedroom ranch, right in the middle of a quiet street. One of our favorite rooms is our cozy den that has a beautiful bay window on one end that displays our favorite photos, and a cushy reading nook under the opposite window that is perfect for reading or taking a nap in the sun. We have a spacious yard that we can’t wait to see a child grow up enjoying.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Matt
Traci
Food
Shrimp
Pizza
Movie
Jaws
Princess Bride
TV show
The Bear
Brooklyn 99
Candy Bar
Mr. Goodbar
Kit Kat
Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake
Fresh Baked Cookies
Music Artist
The Killers
Lana Del Rey
Family Activity
BBQ
Outdoor Activities
Vacation Spot
Cooperstown, NY
Niagra Falls
Sport
Football
Ice Skating
Team
Giants
Islanders
Color
Blue
Violet
Board Game
Clue
Telestrations
Children’s Book
Heart of a Champion
Harry Potter
Animal
Fox
Dog
Dream Job
Sports Writer
Food Critic

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

We are well positioned to raise a child- we both have stable careers that allow for a balanced work and home life and we have a strong support system in our families and church.

Traci’s immediate family all live on the island so we see them quite often. Traci’s mom coordinates regular family game nights and gatherings. Traci is especially close with her younger sister who lives nearby. We love having our nephews over to play in the backyard or local park or indoors building Legos.

While Matt’s immediate family lives in Virginia, they still maintain a close relationship through phone calls and visits whenever possible. Matt is very close with his dad and they talk on the phone everyday. Our niece and nephew love having video calls to say hi to Uncle Matt and tell us excitedly about their day.

We belong to a wonderful church, led by one of the nicest people we know. He helps us grow in our faith and leads by example in showing kindness and concern to everyone he encounters. The staff follow in his footsteps and foster a wonderful and safe environment for children to learn and grow. Our church will play an important role reinforcing the values we aim to raise our child with – compassion, kindness, forgiveness and love. If you decide to place your child with us, we promise you they will be cherished. Everything we do, we will do with them at the forefront of our heart and mind.

Matt and Traci