Patrick & Scott

We met after a close friend made three attempts over six months to set us up – the first two times were a flop but the third time (a St. Patrick’s Day parade in New Orleans) was the lucky charm! Having recently celebrated 15 years together (and 5 years of marriage), we find we have so much love to share and hope to begin to grow our family through adoption. 

We share a passion for the world around us yet we also find so much happiness and joy in our beautiful house and neighborhood, often filled with friends and family.  We are hopeful that you will allow us to open our home and hearts to your child.

Scott is the middle child of a close-knit family; he was born in Louisiana but grew up in a small city in the mountains of Virginia. Scott is passionate about nature and the outdoors – he’s an amateur birdwatcher and loves to hike and bike on the trails around our house! He loves to explore the world around him and has traveled to many different cities and countries. 

Scott is an attorney specializing in safety issues; he loves his job and works hard but knows how to balance work and life. He inherited an irresistible sense of humor from his mother. Scott is a natural caretaker; he exemplifies loyalty and will do anything for the people that he loves. His calm demeanor and endless patience are never rattled; there’s a sense of peacefulness around him that makes you feel safe, secure, and loved – no matter what.

Patrick is the oldest of three siblings; he grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. Patrick loves to try new things and has a lot of hobbies, he loves to spend as much time outside as possible. Patrick loves to cook; he’s an expert at the grill and has an outdoor kitchen where we cook and eat most meals when it’s warm outside. 

Patrick started his career as a special education teacher and has dedicated his career to education; he recently earned his doctorate in education and started his own business supporting schools and school districts. Patrick is constantly learning and exploring new things; his excitement about the world around him is infectious. He’s also a natural teacher – he loves to read to our nephews and to teach them new skills like how to make ice cream.

We live in a beautiful and safe home in a postcard-perfect small town (San Anselmo) just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Our house is on a “quiet” cul-de-sac; there aren’t many cars but just about everyone has young kids. One of the best elementary schools in the state is a five-minute walk from our front door; everyone walks or rides bikes to school. San Anselmo has perfect weather all year round – it never gets too hot or cold!

Our Promises to You

Your child will always know where he or she came from and the sacrifice you made that allowed us to begin our family. We promise that we will provide a life where your child will feel secure and loved by their family every day; he or she will be loved unconditionally. We will raise your child so that he or she will feel secure, confident, and prepared to pursue their dreams. We aspire to instill a sense of passion and respect for the world and all people.

Our Family and Friends

We are both very close to our families. Both of us are one of three siblings; we both have a brother and sister but Scott is the middle child and Patrick is the oldest.  Scott’s family lives nearby and we see them frequently; Patrick’s family is a bit more spread out but we talk and text with each other all the time. Both of our brothers have young boys of their own so we are already expert uncles! We are lucky to spend a lot of time with our nephews as that time together inspired us to begin to grow our own family.