Hello, we are Shaun & Adam from Los Angeles, California! From beautiful beaches to the thriving food scene, living in Los Angeles can be pretty exciting – but we're happiest when we're together at home with our two pups: Penelope and Dibs.

Over the last 13 years as a couple - and the past two as husbands - we've been so blessed to create magical memories as a little family of four (that's including the dogs, of course!). But now, we're ready to embark on our biggest adventure yet as we look to welcome a baby into our lives. We can't thank you enough for taking the time to get to know us a little better on your journey to finding a loving home for your child.

From the moment we fell in love almost a decade and a half ago (and we fell pretty fast!), there was one thing we knew for sure – we wanted to be parents and share our love with a child.

As you may have noticed, we are both men, which makes conceiving naturally a bit difficult. And while the option of surrogacy was discussed, we ultimately knew in our hearts that adoption was the path for us. We have been so blessed to have lives filled with supportive family, lifelong friends, and careers that have helped us create a happy life of our dreams – and it would be the honor of a lifetime to give those blessings back to our future child.

Picture it. Hollywood, 2010. A young guy named Shaun comes to a bottomless brunch on Sunset Blvd and is served by a waiter named Adam.

Each cocktail that came to the table included a dash of flirting, until Adam’s shift ended and he sat right down with Shaun. Fast forward 13 years and - spoiler alert! - it wasn’t just the cocktails, it was love. (And those guys? That was us.)

While the early days are always exciting, we’ve been delighted to find ourselves actually falling more in love with each passing year. Cut to today, and no matter how hard or crazy a day is, getting to come home to your favorite person each night and collapse on the couch to share stories and snuggle the dogs is heaven. And the only thing that would make it better? Adding a baby to that couch cuddle puddle.

I've often heard my friends say that I bring the party everywhere I go, and who am I to disagree? It's important to me that everyone is having a good time, all the time. Even chores can be fun with the right playlist on the speaker!

I used to work as an entertainment writer and host, so interviewing celebrities on red carpets kept things exciting. But now that I work from home as a marketing director, I make sure to insert a few laughs into every online meeting.

And speaking of laughter, my favorite sound is kids giggling, so I’m happy my office will only be a few steps away from our future child so we can have dance parties on work breaks.

I've had a lot of big dreams in my life, but can genuinely say that being a dad has always been number one, even when I was still a kid myself. I think connecting with the beautiful innocence and hilarious honesty of a child is one of the most beautiful things on the planet, and I was absolutely put on this earth to be a father.

Adam may be my husband, but he is also my best friend and partner in crime. He makes anything and everything fun. The most mundane tasks are a party whenever he is around. He is also the most caring and thoughtful person I have ever met. He always puts himself last and everyone else first. He is creative and so intelligent that at times I have to stop and ask myself, what did I do to deserve such an amazing partner in life? He keeps me balanced, knowing exactly what I need and when I need it.

When it comes to kids, watch out! Guaranteed that if there is a child in the room, nobody else exists - he will be playing dress up, putting on a play, or at the kids table making art. If it’s a baby, in 5 seconds or less, it will be in his arms snuggling away. He was born to be a parent like nobody I have seen before. He is “Uncle Adam” to every child in our life, whether friend or family, and I just can’t wait for him to also gain the title of “Daddy” because that is his destiny.

People would describe me as serious but fun loving. I have a quick wit and a fun, dry sense of humor.

I’m a natural born leader in both my work and home life. I always want what’s best for everyone and will do anything and everything in my power to ensure all around me are safe, secure, and well taken care of.

I have worked my way up the retail and fashion ladder to now run some of the most prestigious fashion businesses on Rodeo Drive. By day I’m at work dressing anyone from Beverly Hills Housewives to celebrities - and even royalty! - but my true passions come alive when I get back home. The kitchen is my happy place and making big meals for our family and friends fills my cup. My latest hobby now has me tending to the little garden I created on our sunny rooftop deck, including herbs that I use in my kitchen creations. The thought of being a parent is so exciting to me. I will stop at nothing to protect our little one and keep them safe – all while teaching them to be a kind and generous human who is authentic to who they are and who they want to be.

I am not exaggerating when I say I’ve never met a better man than my husband. Imagine yourself wrapped up in a giant cozy blanket - that’s how safe and secure he makes me feel. I can’t believe how lucky a child will be to have him for a dad someday. Everyone in his orbit looks up to him because he inspires us all to be the best versions of ourselves, and I can’t wait to watch him do that as a father. I already melt watching him with kids, using his childlike wonder and sense of humor to connect with them on an adorable level.

One of my favorite things about him is the dual sides of his personality. He knows all the hottest restaurants in town and has a taste for the finer things in life. But he’s also not afraid to get down at a Chili’s and order the sampler platter with me. We order three things everywhere we go and share each of them, which is a blessing since I’m so indecisive - and need to try it all! Fun fact: Our first date ended at Del Taco. True love!

We’re happiest on weekends when we get together with our family and friends. We’ll walk to brunch and then head home to our roof deck to play cards or dominoes for hours. The thought of adding a kid into these weekend walks and game fests is so exciting!

Beyond games, nothing brings our family together like food! Shaun is a great cook and Adam is great at eating -- a perfect match! But we also like to head to local restaurants or order in so we can curl up on the couch to watch our favorite shows. If it’s on Bravo, it’s probably on our television at night.

Traveling is super important to us. And not just because it’s a chance to eat in a new place (but also very much that). We recently went to Italy on our honeymoon and had the opportunity to eat pasta and gelato in Rome, and take a boat ride through the Amalfi Coast. But we’re blessed to live in Southern California because it gives us the opportunity to travel constantly within our own state too - from weekend trips to Palm Springs to cozy cabins at Big Bear Lake, we love packing the pups in the car and going on an adventure. We’re so ready for family vacations to include a child, too!

We’re thrilled to have recently moved into a three-bedroom townhouse in a more suburban part of town.

We still get all the perks of living near a big city, but now we live in a residential area that is perfect for growing our family. Walking the dogs on our tree-lined streets full of friendly neighbors who all say hello has been so wonderful. The excitement of Hollywood is only a short drive over the hill, but now we are tucked into a cozy little corner of California that’s filled with families browsing farmers markets and frequenting parks and playgrounds.

Our new home has a great kitchen for cooking family meals and a private rooftop deck where we gather to play games and listen to music while we watch the sunset.

Our 8-year-old French Bulldog, Penelope, rules the roost - demanding belly rubs and letting us all know when it’s time for bed.

4-year-old Dibs is our shadow, wanting to be by our sides at every moment. He is loyal and sweet and will be the best big brother.

Every time the dogs are around kids, we’re blown away at how their demeanor changes. They become calm, loving, and look to protect the kids immediately. We can’t wait for them to have a baby brother or sister!

We have future grandparents waiting in the wings who are very excited about us growing our family- “Gigi and Pap” have picked out their names and are waiting semi-patiently in Florida for the announcement that it’s time to come visit their new grand baby. There’s also another set of grandparents in Pittsburgh, nearby our giant extended family who we’re so close to. We’re the oldest in a group of 10 close-knit cousins, who have now started having babies of their own. We can’t wait to add a new baby into the mix and watch the new generation all grow up together just like we did - complete with visits to our grandmother’s lake house for boat rides and game nights.

As if we weren’t blessed enough to have that giant family as a support system, we’ve built an incredible chosen family here in California. In addition to Adam’s sister who lives five minutes away, our best friend of 25 years is officially family at this point – and she just so happens to be a professional nanny who is ready to use her expertise to teach us everything we need to know about raising a baby. We have two other best friends nearby in Orange County. They each have two children of their own, and while they often want to hang out with us as an escape from parental duties, we always beg them to bring the kids because it’s so much more fun that way!

We go all out on the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses and corn mazes in October, to Christmas tree farms and cocoa with carolers in December, we pack the fall and winter months with every activity we can find. What a relief it will be to have a child to start bringing on these holiday traditions, so that we will have an “excuse” to be there instead of being the only adults without kids at these family-friendly events.

Even with such a full and blessed life, for us, having a child of our own is when our lives can truly begin.

It will be a literal dream come true to bring a baby into our home and get to see the world through their eyes. We have so much passion for life - from holiday traditions with family to building memories on vacation - all we want in this world is be able to share these magical moments with a child. The innocence and passion that children possess is genuinely the most beautiful thing on earth, and it’s the reason why we always knew we were meant to be fathers.

We look forward to teaching them how to communicate openly and that it’s okay to have big feelings.

We look forward to filling them with self esteem, teaching them to be confident, but kind, always.

If you’re open to it, we’d love to keep in contact and fill you in on how your child is thriving. We want them to know who you are, and to grow up as grateful for you as we are, that you made the selfless decision to give them the best life possible.

We can’t thank you enough for taking the time to read our profile and get to know us a little better. It’s hard to imagine how overwhelmed you must be by all the decisions you have to make right now. We hope that knowing there are people out there like us who would love your child unconditionally helps to bring you peace as you navigate this journey.

If you choose to move forward with us, we promise to spend every second of the rest of our lives dedicated to making sure your child knows how loved they are, as we fill each day with laughter and joy. We’d love to include you in whatever ways you feel comfortable, sharing photos and stories of your child as they grow. As we mentioned, we’d love them to grow up as grateful for you as we are, that you made the selfless decision to give them the best life possible.