Hello! We are Chris, Jenn, Zoe, and Louis, coming to you from the coast of Massachusetts! We want you to know our absolute goal is to give the world to your child as a part of our family. Thank you for your courage and strength in considering adoption for your baby. We are an active family of 4 (plus dog!), who love to play, learn, travel and grow together. Our first adoption journey led us to our son Louis in the spring of 2023. Our hearts exploded with happiness and our love for him was instant. We cannot wait to add another little one to our family adventures of eating donuts on the beach and dance parties before bedtime. We look forward to getting to know you, and thank you so much for taking the time to consider our life, love, and home for your baby.
Dear Birth Mother...
About Us
We met in May of 2011 with the help of our mutual friends. Despite Chris deciding a bright blue shirt with a giraffe logo was a good fashion choice, somehow I didn't run away! Seven years later Chris proposed on the top of Cadillac Mountain, and a year later we were married surrounded by 200 of our closest family and friends. In our thirteen years together, we have supported each other during many milestones and have traveled to twenty states together. Our goal is to someday RV across the country and visit every state!
Our Story
- 2011 - When mutual friends said “oh we know the perfect person for you to meet” and dragged Jenn over to Chris. Turns out they were right!
- 2013 - We moved to Philadelphia where Chris attended medical school
- 2017 - Back to Boston for Chris' residency!
- 2018 - Chris proposed on the top of Cadillac Mountain at sunrise (where the sun first hits the US, for the first sunlight proposal in the US that day!)
- 2019 - Finally married!
- 2020 - Chris starts his job, and Zoe is born just 3 short days later
- 2022 - Moving into the new house!
- 2023 - Louis joins our family (and shortly after puppy Zeke arrives)!
About Chris, by Jenn
One of the things I admire most about Chris is his dedication. As a husband, he has never missed a birthday or an anniversary and always gifts me a thoughtful handmade card. As a father, he truly enjoys every moment he spends with Zoe and Louis. As an ER physician, he dives into work ready to help complete strangers no matter what else he has going on. As a son, brother, and friend, I don’t know anyone who would give him less than a (near) perfect review :) When he puts his mind to something, he must do it – and I’m lucky enough to have witnessed many of Chris’ life accomplishments, such as graduation from medical school. He works so incredibly hard to give our family the best life and is one of the most selfless people I know. We are very lucky to call him ours!
Chris' Hobbies
- Taking pictures and flying his drone
- Hiking and camping
- Mowing the lawn
- Golfing with his dad and friends
About Jenn, by Chris
There are so many ways I could describe Jenn: caring, kind, smart, humble, selfless, organized, and always spontaneously hilarious. I’ve seen her exemplify all of these (including helping me improve the organized trait a little bit as well), as she finds a way to put a smile on my face every day. However, her real beauty has only come to light over the past four years. Her heartfelt dedication to our family impresses me every single day. She puts her heart into continually helping us learn, love, and grow. But as I look back at her past, I’m not surprised by that in the least. She grew up as the older sister of four younger brothers. She started working as a babysitter when she turned 12. She’s been a nanny for 6 families, and is now even a loving godmother to one of the girls. And now that I’ve seen her heart blossom as our family grows, I know how lucky I am to have her by my side during this journey.
Jenn's Hobbies
- Searching for sea glass and other beach treasures
- Organizing
- Collecting succulents
- Watching football and basketball with family
List of Favorites!
Favorite Snack
Jenn: Coffee and M&Ms
Chris: Cape Cod Mesquite BBQ Chips
Favorite Hobby
Jenn: Organizing
Chris: Hiking
Favorite Ice Cream
Jenn: 1/2 Mint and 1/2 Cookie Dough with rainbow sprinkles
Chris: Black Raspberry Oreo
Meet Zoe
Zoe is our bubbly, energetic, and very independent almost 4 year old. Zoe loves playing outside and exploring the world around her, wherever we are! She is a very curious and determined little girl who plays hard all day, yet still loves to cuddle and read with us in her rocking chair before bed. Her current hobbies include princess dress up and dancing, breakfast at the beach, and playing hide and seek. She loves her role as big sister, and is an amazing entertainer to Louis all day long!
Meet Louis
Louis is our happy, easy going, and super smiley one year old! Louis has the ability to light up every room he enters. His superpower is his special ability to put a smile on everyone’s face, especially with his big belly laugh! He enjoys going to music class, going on family walks, and playing with Zoe. We are so excited for him to be a big brother!
Our Family
Zoe and Louis are very lucky to be loved by three sets of grandparents who all live just a short drive away. Jenn has four younger brothers and Chris has one younger sister. As all the younger siblings get older and bring significant others into the tribe, birthday parties, beach days, and family trips are nothing but constant laughter. Most of our extended family and friends all live within a few hours, so we are very fortunate to see everyone and make memories throughout the year!
We are incredibly blessed to have a very large friend circle from all different stages of both of our lives. Our wedding party had 19 people in it!
Family Traditions
- Boston Orchestra at Christmas time
- Newport Rhode Island family summer vacation
- July 4th and fireworks at the beach!
- Christmas morning family breakfast
- Jenn and Chris make each other homemade cards for every anniversary and holiday
Our Home
Our house is our happy place full of light and children’s books, where endless laughter and good vibes flow! Our yard is filled with a colorful New England landscape and lots of green grass to roam and play. We live in a quaint coastal town, where we’re just a short drive from the beach and are lucky enough to experience all four seasons. In the summer we have an “OSV” Jeep (over-sand vehicle) where we drive right on the beach and spend hours collecting beach treasures and watching the sunset. One thing we love about our community is the amazing garden in our town center – it has an amazing children’s section full of hands on activities where we spend countless hours playing in nature!
Meet Zeke
The most recent addition to our family joined us in December of 2023 after we rescued him from Alabama. Although he's fun and full of life, he's a southern gentleman at heart. His favorite activities include trips to the dog park, hikes in the woods, sitting by the fire, and even more so, sitting by the high chair.
In Closing
Thank you for taking the time to get to know a bit about our family. We are honored that you would consider our home for your baby. Honesty with our children will forever be our number one priority, and we are happy to have an open adoption with Louis' birth parents. However, we will always respect your wishes and comfort, as our ultimate goal is to ensure that your baby knows that our lives are connected by love for them. We pledge to provide your baby with all the encouragement and support they need to reach their dreams, while reinforcing their background and being proud of where they came from. We promise to keep our home filled with love, happiness, and laughter. We absolutely love being parents, and we can’t wait for our hearts to grow even bigger than we ever thought possible.