Adrian & Robert

We love how our personalities complement and inspire one another daily. Adrian admires Rob’s incredible sense of humor and his unwavering commitment. When Rob sets his mind to something, he pursues it with determination and focus, overcoming any challenge along the way. His drive and reliability create a strong foundation in both our relationship and our shared dreams of parenthood.

Rob loves Adrian’s outgoing and charismatic nature, his ability to connect with others, and his strong advocate mentality. Adrian’s passion for standing up for what is right and supporting others inspires Rob every day.

Together, we share a love of travel, food, music, and culture, which leads to endless opportunities for new experiences and adventures. These shared passions fuel our curiosity, joy, and sense of wonder, qualities we hope to share with a future child. Our relationship is built on mutual respect, laughter, and a deep partnership, and we can’t wait to bring those values into our family.

Our home is a bright, open split-level with the kitchen, dining area, and living room flowing together – perfect for cooking, homework, movie nights, and family time. Outside, our one-acre backyard gives our dogs space to run, and Adrian enjoys gardening and caring for our chickens. We look forward to adding a swingset, playing sports, and spending time outdoors as a family.

We live in a family-friendly community with a neighborhood elementary school, parks, and walking trails just a short walk away. A nearby recreation center offers activities for all ages, and the city center - only a short drive away - features attractions like a large aquarium. Together, our home and community provide a safe, fun, and nurturing place for a child to grow and explore.

Family and friends are at the heart of our lives, and a future child will be surrounded by a loving, supportive community. Rob’s parents and brother live just minutes away, and we see them often for dinners, celebrations, and everyday moments. Adrian’s family, about ninety minutes south, joins us several times a year for family dinners, baseball games, or vacations to Disney World, the beach, or the mountains.

We are already proud uncles to two nephews, one five years old and one just a few months old, and we cherish every moment spent with them. Your child will grow up alongside cousins, playmates, and friends, forming bonds that will last a lifetime.

We treasure family traditions, especially around the holidays. One favorite tradition is the Saran Wrap ball game, where everyone struggles to unwrap layers of plastic wrap using oven mitts to uncover treats and candies, always ending in a home full of laughter.

Adrian’s family brings Southern roots from Georgia and Kentucky, while Rob’s Italian and Filipino family adds a large, loving extended network. Combined with our circle of friends, your child will grow up in a joyful, welcoming community filled with love, fun, and connection.

We share core values that guide our lives and how we will raise a family: fairness, justice, kindness, and respect. Treating others as we wish to be treated is central to us, and daily kindnesses go a long way.

Adrian is Southern, while Rob is from New Jersey with Italian and Filipino roots. Food is central to our family, and shared meals are filled with conversation, laughter, and connection. Family dinners, holidays, and traditions keep us close and grounded. If a child that joins our family comes from a different culture, we will embrace it, learning and integrating their culture into our family life. We want them to feel proud, seen, and respected, with space to honor their heritage in a loving, inclusive home.