About Chris by Mike

Chris is the best human I know. He has a calm, caring and wise persona that always makes me feel safe. Armed with the biggest smile, he’s also the friendliest, empathetic, and positive person I have encountered. When Chris sets his mind on something, there’s no stopping him and it’s exciting to be around him! For example, during the pandemic, locked up at home, Chris used his time to design and create a fashion collection that he vended online. His talent amazes me and it was so impressive to watch him go from sketching a garment to actually creating it. My family adores him and are as grateful to have him in their lives as I am. I know he will be a wonderful father and I can’t wait to see him in this role.

About Mike by Chris

Mike is the smartest, sweetest and most deeply compassionate person I know. He’s also a responsible and nurturing man who is an amazing son, sibling and uncle.  Whether he knows them or not, he treats those around him with respect and understanding. Mike also has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh. When we are together, I feel like anything is possible. I know Mike is going to be a fantastic father. Mike loves to read and has an impressive library. I can’t wait for him to share all of his knowledge with our future child as well as reading them great bedtime stories.

Family Support

Mike is the eldest of 4 siblings, all of whom live within forty minutes of his parents’ house. At least once a month, we all get together at his parents’ place for dinners, movie or game nights or to just hangout. It’s especially fun when Mike’s youngest nephews Matthew and Ethan are on the scene. During get-togethers, we’ll usually start the afternoon in the backyard, playing volleyball or kickball with the boys until we go inside to enjoy a delicious meal and then watch a movie. After his years on the East Coast, it’s very meaningful for Mike to be so near to his parents and siblings.

Chris is the 3rd child of 6. His family lives in Northern California and we go up to visit every several months. Time with Chris’s family is warm, loving affair and always filled with positive energy. When we’re together, we enjoy watching movies, making big meals, and sharing the details of our lives. Every Christmas we have our annual gingerbread house contest (one year we’ll win!) The family grew this year with the birth of the first grandchild who is so beloved already. It makes us so happy to think of baby Enzo playing with his future cousin.

We are both incredibly lucky to have loving and supportive families. We both grew up in tight-knit units that helped form who we are today. Our child will be surrounded by love.

Career

Chris has been working in the fashion industry for the last 12 years. He has worked with some of the top companies in the business and currently works as a Visual Merchandising Manager overseeing the West Coast. He never feels like he is working because he’s doing what he loves. For the last ten years, Mike has led a career as a valued Senior Paralegal for a firm based in Los Angeles.  He has worked on many prominent cases that have provided a bird’s eye view of the workings of the law.  We are so fortunate that both our positions allow us the flexibility to work from home up to four days a week.  That flexibility will allow us to work but still make the time for an afternoon stroll with our child. And it will allow an easy segue from finishing up the work day to enjoying the night together as a family.

Home/Community

We live in a leafy, tranquil area of Los Angeles in a neighborhood we love! We feel so fortunate to have found such a spacious and bright home only a half-mile away from a number of museums, restaurants and shopping.  On weekends, it’s fun to take Rosé for long walks, stopping to pick up a meal to share, or ingredients from a farmers market to make dinner at home.  In our cozy living room, we have a big window overlooking the street and can imagine rocking our baby to sleep while we watch our neighbors stroll by.

Interests and Hobbies

We both have varied interests and hobbies which always makes for fun conversation. Chris has become an expert home baker and cook. He’s always exploring new recipes, and living in a place like Southern California, he can find all sorts of ingredients. Baking with his mother as a child remains one of Chris’s cherished memories and he looks forward to the day where he will do the same with our child! When not baking, Chris plays tennis, exercises, and he continues to design clothes.

In Mike’s spare time, he loves to pick up a good book and read. Reading has been an activity Mike has enjoyed since childhood and that he finds fulfilling. It was in those early years when he also when he picked up his jigsaw puzzles hobby.  As a child, Mike bonded with his dad, putting together puzzles and it continues today. He can’t wait to work on a puzzle with our child. Mike also has strong interests in traveling, running, and teaching Rosé new tricks!

Parenting

It is our desire to love and support any children of ours unconditionally. We intend to provide an environment of respect, communication, open-mindedness and a great deal of love and affection. We feel it’s important that we provide the kind of guidance and attention to education that our child will need to become the best version of themselves. We understand the road won’t always be smooth. There may be road trips to campground at a national park or teenage tantrums that may test us, but we will face the challenges united, and with patience, understanding, and humor.

We have a lot of love to give and can’t wait to begin making our dream of a warm, happy, lasting family a reality.

In Closing

It’s a promise that your baby will be surrounded with love, comfort and constant support. We are prepared and excited to devote our lives to making a happy home for your child. We would love to get to know you and are both elated and humbled to be considered as you make your adoption plan for your child. All we will ever want is to make your child’s life a happy one. We hope to be able to form a relationship with you that works best for everyone, most especially your baby’s. We wish you the best in your adoption journey.

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