Stephanie & Michael

We find the greatest joy in simply being together, whether we're sharing everyday moments or creating new adventures. We are a loving, caring, down-to-earth couple who laugh often and truly enjoy life together. Steph is kind, thoughtful, and loves making every birthday, holiday, and family gathering feel extra special. Mike is patient, creative, and endlessly optimistic, always encouraging those around him to dream big.

Creativity fills our home. Mike enjoys drawing and oil painting, while Steph loves baking cakes and sweet treats that bring smiles to family and friends. We can't wait to share those traditions with a child—painting, baking, laughing, and making memories side by side.

We also love exploring the outdoors, hiking our property, discovering new places, cheering on the Yankees, and ending the day with Disney or Harry Potter movie nights. Above all, we hope to raise a child in a home where they always feel safe, celebrated, and deeply loved—a place filled with encouragement, laughter, family traditions, and endless opportunities to become exactly who they were meant to be!

Although we were both raised in Connecticut, we chose to build our family in a peaceful, small NH town that's perfect for raising children. Our safe, welcoming community is filled with kids riding bikes, playing outside, and neighbors who truly care. We also love being part of a top-rated school district where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our cozy home is surrounded by nature, with plenty of space for family adventures, yet we're close enough to nearby cities for fun day trips. Life here offers the best of both worlds.

Our four-legged family keeps life full of laughter! Winchester and Charlie, our lovable Black Mouth Cur mixes, Luna, our playful silver Labrador, and Binx, our tuxedo cat, are always nearby. Their names come from some of our favorite TV shows and movies!

Family is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the meaning behind one of our favorite Disney movies, Lilo & Stitch: “Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” To us, family is built through love, commitment, and always showing up for one another.

We chose to build our life in New Hampshire because it provides a peaceful, welcoming community where we can raise our family while staying connected to those we love most. Although our family is spread across different states, we stay close through daily calls, FaceTimes, visits, and traditions that bring us together.

Steph grew up surrounded by a large, loving family. After being an only child for ten years, she was excited to welcome her younger brother and sister, and those bonds remain incredibly special. Her many cousins are more like lifelong friends, and along with Mike, they make memories through vacations, Disney trips, seasonal traditions, and family celebrations.

Today, we love watching EJ grow alongside his cousin, our adopted nephew “The Bub.” We look forward to growing our Ohana and surrounding another child with endless love, laughter, support, and a place where they will always belong.