HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

MICHAEL & ANNA

FROM NEW YORK

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

We haven’t been able to have another child biologically and we know we have so much more love to give. We are blessed to have an amazingly supportive and diverse group of family and friends around us. They are excited we are adopting and are ready to share their love and acceptance.

Being parents is the most important thing in the world to us. We want you to know how seriously we take this, and that we would love this child, keep them safe from harm, and give them every advantage in life that we possibly can.

ABOUT MICHAEL

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JOB

Shoe Store Owner

PLACE OF BIRTH

Flushing, NY

FAV HOBBY

Watching Sports

FAV HOLIDAY

Thanksgiving
Michael always puts others in front of himself. His family is a priority and will always make sure they have what they need or want before himself. He deals with children of all ages and fitting them for shoes is not always an easy task. He is patient with everyone, all the time. He has a big heart and always volunteers to coach a team or help at a fundraiser. Michael is the best nurse without a nursing degree. When we are sick he makes sure he does everything to take care of us even when he is tired after a long day. In 2009, he started his own shoe line which is sold at his shoe store in Manhattan.

ABOUT ANNA

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JOB

Teacher

PLACE OF BIRTH

Port Jefferson, NY

FAV HOBBY

Working Out

FAV HOLIDAY

Christmas

Anna is a hands-on mom who was always at her child’s school. She is a passionate teacher who is dedicated to her students. While she is not teaching, she enjoys helping with fundraisers, trips, and parties. At school she is a leader and coaches new teachers. Anna loves to explore new things and areas. She is always on the hunt for a new foodie place. Her favorite meal of the day is breakfast and enjoys going on breakfast outings. She loves the beach and being outdoors. Her coworkers call her Ms. Sunshine because she literally spreads Sunshine throughout the building with her smile and warm gestures. She is dedicated to her family and her work. She supports Nick in his school activities and makes sure her staff and scholars are happy. She is always taking care of others. If it’s not Nicholas, then it’s her students who always call her for advice or support.

ABOUT NICHOLAS

MEET OUR SON

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AGE

18

FAV CARTOON

Batman

FAV BOOK

Harry Potter

FAV COLOR

Red
Nicholas (Nick) is an outgoing and cheerful young man. Nicholas is an athlete and enjoys helping around the house. He loves to play with and entertain his cousins. Nicholas has always wanted to be a big brother. He talks about teaching them how to read, play sports and ride a bike. Nicholas is currently in college learning sports media. He hopes to be a sports broadcaster one day.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

Our home is very cozy. We have a play area where we can play with toys and color. We can sit and read in the reading corner. Our living room has larger than life couches which are perfect to snuggle up in and watch our favorite Disney movies with popcorn. Our large dining room table is perfect for family dinners and competitive games of monopoly.

Our home sits on a quiet street in Queens, NY. Within a 5 minute walk of our house is the beautiful NYC skyline. New York City is a twenty minute train ride where we enjoy Broadway plays and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Our house is in an excellent school district. We can walk to three parks, with playgrounds and sports fields. A nearby preserve has a lake with hiking and biking trails.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Michael
Anna
Food
Italian
Anything with bread and cheese
Movie
Home Alone
Beauty and the Beast
TV show
Law and Order SVU
Beverly Hills 90210
Candy Bar
Kit Kat
Twix
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Blueberry Pie
Music Artist
Jay Z
Taylor Swift
Family Activity
Baseball Games
Beach Days
Vacation Spot
Bahamas
Disney / Aruba
Sport
Baseball
Baseball
Team
Yankees
Yankees
Color
Red
Blue
Board Game
Monopoly
Monopoly
Children’s Book
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Goodnight Moon
Animal
Dolphin
Elephant
Dream Job
Pilot
Disney Tour Guide

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

Education
Education is very important to our family. I became a teacher to help young people learn and become successful. We provided Nicholas the best education possible. We paid his way through private schools. His hard work in school, with our support, has given him the ability to be accepted at a great private college, where he will be playing track and field. We want to provide the same for our future child.

We Look Forward to…
1. We cannot wait to go to the library and book-store to get new books for our reading corner.
2. We LOVE the Bronx Zoo and can’t wait to take them there and to other zoos.
3. We love all types of sports and can’t wait to introduce sports to them and find which ones they like. Michael would love to be their coach!
4. We can’t wait to go painting together and display our works of art at home.
5. We look forward to going to games and cheering on our favorite sports teams.

Our Promises to you
If you were to choose us as the parents of your precious child, we promise…
1. Your child will always know you made this choice with love and care.
2. We will always support our future child in any activity they want to do and make their dreams come true.
3. We will love this baby with every bone in our bodies.
4. We will teach your child to find joy and encourage them to seek happiness.
5. We will be patient and cheer them on as they discover their passions and talents.
6. They will know that you are the first chapter of their amazing story.

Michael, Anna, and Nick