Hi there! Greetings from Pennsylvania. For us, weekends are for spending time with the people who mean the most to us. We look forward to time with family, both immediate and extended, as well as our friends. We both hold in high regard our relationships with our families and hope to instill this value with our daughter and any child we are blessed to bring into our family unit. We hope to get to know you and we'd love to learn about what you want for your child.

About Us

We met through a mutual friend about 20 years ago and have now been married for five years. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to travel overseas for vacations. We have had great experiences living in downtown Philly, Conshohocken, and now in another city in Pennsylvania. We have had a host of memorable moments and experiences with our friends. We LOVE going out to eat and spending time with family. Family time, both immediate and extended, is a mutual shared value between us. We also enjoy watching movies, whether they be rom-coms or the occasional scary movie!

Earlier this year, we had a miscarriage. Being pregnant for a short time made us both realize how much we want another baby. We have so much more love in our hearts to give. We are so looking forward to sharing our traditions and making memories with a new member of our household.

About Heather

Gene says: Heather is a bubbly, fun-loving individual. She always sees the brighter side of life. She is committed to her family and cherishes that above all else. Heather has a charming, care-free attitude but never loses sight of what is truly important.

Heather is currently a stay-at-home parent, and nothing gives her more joy. She also has a passion for engaging with children and just recently took on a new role as a substitute teacher.

Heather is a voracious reader. She also likes to binge watch her favorite shows. She loves chatting with her sisters, and enjoys anything Irish--dancing, food, family, etc.

Heather wants to share all of the things that she enjoys sharing with our daughter, Norah, with our next child:

• Holidays


• Family Occasions


• Swim school


• Library Storytimes


• Going to the park


• Answering their questions

About Gene

Heather says: Gene makes everyone he talks to feel better. He is a safe, strong, loving presence. Gene always puts Norah and I first and makes sure we are taken care of. He makes everyone laugh and jumps in to help friends and family without question. He is very knowledgeable and asks the important questions.

Gene is the Director of Procurement at a major food company. We love that he brings home Goldfish and Milanos. He is a very good leader and guides his team to reach their full potential.

Gene likes tinkering around in his "shop" which is our converted shed. He especially loves fixing things such as old/antique clocks. He usually has a project he is working on in the house, some sort of DIY improvement. He enjoys watching football with his longtime friend. He also watches documentaries and is always learning. I've never seen him so happy as when he is playing with Norah; they are both so silly.

He looks forward to doing anything that makes our next child laugh--silly noises, peek-a-boo, chasing them around. He wants to find something special for them to bond over.

Our Family

We have one daughter, Norah, who is three years old. Norah enjoys singing and storytelling. Outside, she loves running and swimming. She recently started an Irish dancing class as well.

A typical weekend looks like this:

• Saturday morning starts out with breakfast and Saturday morning TV.


• Then we try to spend the day outside, whether out on the patio playing soccer or heading to the park near our house.


• We all look forward to dinner on a Saturday night at one of our regular spots (wherever we go, there needs to be a soft pretzel on the menu for Norah).


• On Sunday we go to church with Nana and then have dinner with Grandmom, Grandpop, and Uncle Denny in the evening.

Adoption is a part of our family as Heather was adopted by the man she considers her dad. He has been in her life since she was one year old, and he adopted Heather when he married her mom. He has loved Heather as his own for as long as she can remember. Gene's father was also adopted by his stepfather when he was 12.

Our family is very supportive and excited for our plans to adopt. After adopting, we look forward to sharing dinners with our families, spending time by the pool, going to the beach, watching movies, attending Phillies games, and sitting by the firepit listening to music and making smores.

Our Home in Pennsylvania

We live in a single-family home in a beautiful suburb of Philadelphia. We have a 4-bedroom house on approximately 1/2 acre of land. It's a quiet and neighborly community with many families. We chose this home and its location based on its proximity to parks, amenities, great schools and most importantly, its near our most cherished family and friends. We have a fully finished basement where our daughter plays for hours on end. We also have a great backyard with plenty of room to run and play. We also just added a large patio with a fireplace which is great for entertaining with family and friends, or a quiet night with just us. We have a bedroom on the second floor that is nursery-ready.

After living in 3 different homes in the last 12 years, we truly feel like we've found our "forever-home". It will be made all the more perfect if we can add another child to our loving home.

Our Promise

We promise to love, respect, nurture, support, and give every opportunity to our children. We promise a diverse and well-rounded education, grounded in faith. We will foster their talents and interests whether they be sports, arts, or science. We will be attentive, listening, and supportive parents. We are happy to keep in contact and share growth and progress with you.

If you are willing to consider us as adoptive parents for your child, please know we will be absolutely committed to the growth, development, and spiritual upbringing of this child as if it was our own biological child.

We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.

In Closing

Our hearts are ready to accept another child into our family. We look forward to sharing our traditions and making new ones. We promise to give every opportunity to this child in order to maximize their potential, while providing a loving and caring environment to thrive, grounded in faith. If you’d like, we’re happy to share future contact.