Adrienne comes from an adoptive family. She was born in South Korea and came to the U.S. when she was a baby. She and her brother, who was also adopted, grew up showered with love, affection, and support. Her parents educated her early on about her cultural roots and empowered her to have a strong sense of self and belonging in the world. Growing up in a diverse household taught Adrienne empathy, and it fostered her passion for travel and experiencing other cultures.

In addition, Joey has twin adopted cousins. His family always provided them with the same love and acceptance as biological family members. He has had several friends over the years who were also adopted, and understands the special sensitivities and considerations that an adopted child may face.

Joey About Adrienne: Adrienne drew me in with her wit and charm, but what I grew to love most was her thoughtfulness. She always goes the extra mile for her friends and family and never stops thinking about others. She is loving, supportive, and tenacious. Adrienne has a knack for making others feel seen and understood. She is an excellent planner and has an exceptional attention to detail. Her care and dedication are apparent in everything she does.

She is warm and caring, and is always there to provide comfort and understanding. As a mother, she will continue planning perfect birthday parties, day trips, and new activities to try as a family. She has a sharp fashion sense which she picked up from her mother, and she'll take delight in passing that down.

Adrienne About Joey: I admire Joey for his kindness, intelligence, and sense of humor. He has a strong moral compass and leads with integrity and conviction. Joey finds a way of making me laugh every day and tells the best stories – I can see him getting into character one day telling the best children's stories.

He has great taste in music and I can always count on him to play the best song for any given occasion (whether it's Neil Young for a long car ride or The Strokes for some impromptu dancing around the kitchen). He has a creative spirit and is open-minded when it comes to trying and learning new things.

I know Joey will be a warm and dedicated parent. He prioritizes family, cares about the environment and those around him, and is fun-loving and patient. Joey's a great listener, trusted confidant, and my biggest cheerleader.

Adrienne was raised with incredible Italian cooking and a love for French culture. Her parents were brought up in Italian-American and French-Canadian families and passed down their traditions to her. Her family encouraged her to embrace her Korean roots by taking her to events hosted by her international foster agency, and infused Korean dolls and traditional decor into her life. Adrienne enjoys identifying with several cultures as a result.

Joey has a strong appreciation of diversity, as well as curiosity and respect for other cultures. He loves to travel, try new foods, and learn about Adrienne’s heritage. He inherited a love of great food, music, and art from his dad’s New York roots, and strong family values from his Southern upbringing.

We were drawn to the area for its top-ranked schools and close proximity to our families. Our area has a mix of small-town charm and modern suburban living with lots of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and a thriving downtown area.

There are plenty of bike paths, local playgrounds, and parks. Our dog's favorite park is just around the corner from us and we take him there nearly every day.

Our neighborhood is fun and family-oriented . The neighborhood pool & park is the go-to spot for our neighborhood's holiday parties, game nights, and potlucks. We immediately fell in love with our 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home for all of its character and the space it would give us to grow a family.

Our house is filled with natural light, a large kitchen for cooking & gathering, and has a beautifully landscaped and fully fenced backyard, great for running around with our puppy.

We love playing tourist in our own city — discovering new restaurants and coffeeshops, parks, gardens, and museums. We also enjoy hosting dinner parties, playing board games, and playing pickleball.

We're fortunate to live within 20 minutes of Joey's parents and extended family. We share many Sunday bagel brunches, holidays, and competitive (but friendly!) games of cornhole together.

Adrienne's parents live within driving distance in Florida. We enjoy meeting up with Adrienne's brother there for some quality family, pool, and beach time several times a year. Visiting their neighbor's alpaca farm is always a highlight of each trip!

When friends and family are around, we love playing tourist in our own city — discovering new restaurants, parks, gardens, and museums. We also enjoy hosting dinner parties on our patio, playing board games, swimming, and playing pickleball.

Adrienne grew up in a Christian household, and Christmas is still a major yearly festivity. We enjoy baking dozens of cookies, decorating the house, and spending time with family. Joey grew up in a Jewish family, and we celebrate Passover, Hanukkah, and the high holidays with them by sharing special meals and stories. We plan to raise a child in an interfaith home with respect and knowledge of both religions and customs.

Our parents would love nothing more than to embrace and welcome a grandchild. Joey's father is eager to share his love of music, baseball, and trivia with a new generation. Adrienne's father needs a new audience for his dad jokes and will encourage his grandchild to become a master Lego builder. Both of our mothers will shower this child with affection and pass down many treasured recipes.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We'd love to share a bit more to help you make your decision.

We've been together for over 10 years, and can't wait to grow our family. We balance each other out perfectly, between Adrienne's thoughtfulness, planning, and diligence, and Joey's creativity, humor, and resilience. We have an unbreakable bond, built on mutual love and respect, and have helped each other through all of the curveballs life has thrown. We take care of those around us with all of our hearts, and prioritize family above all else.

When we found out that Adrienne had a condition that would make pregnancy risky for both her and the child, we had long talks about what that would mean for our family. We knew that no matter what, we wanted the gift of raising a child together.

Adrienne was adopted into a loving home filled with support and encouragement to explore her identity and culture. We'll provide the same opportunity to this child in our own family.

Adopting a child will be a dream come true for us. When we moved into our first house together, we prioritized a family-friendly community with excellent schools, diversity, and close to our families. We have a yard big enough for a child to run around with our happy-go-lucky dog, Lenny, who would be ecstatic to have a human sibling to play with. We believe in honesty, communication, and empathy as a foundation for our relationship, and we promise to provide your child the best life based on those values.

We'll provide a safe and nurturing home, and we'll raise him or her with a well-rounded upbringing. We can't wait to teach them how to play soccer, use a record player, and make homemade pasta.

We'll plan to share their adoption story positively and transparently, with information about where they come from, where they were born, and any other details that you're willing to share about your own life, background, and interests. Most importantly, we'll let them know your decision came from a place of pure love, selflessness, and compassion. We'll always respect you and cherish the special bond that we'll share.

We're over the moon about becoming first-time parents. Our parents on both sides never miss a chance to share how overjoyed they’ll be to become first-time grandparents. We have a wonderful support network of close friends, family (and a handful of baby cousins and kid friends!) who will surround this child with love, support, wisdom, and strength.

We can only imagine what an emotional and difficult decision this is, and we hope you'll entrust us with the honor of loving and guiding this child forever. We look forward to getting to know you!

Sincerely,

Joey & Adrienne