Hello! We are Pat and Joe, and we want to thank you for taking the time to read our profile. We absolutely understand what an undertaking it must be to consider such a difficult decision. We can assure you that we do not take the decision lightly and know that whichever path you choose will be the right one for you and the child. We are honored just to be considered.

We met in May of 2010 through mutual friends. When we first met, Pat got nervous and ended up leaving quickly. After getting over the initial hurdle, we began hanging out frequently and traveling together on cruises and other trips. We attended concerts and began spending holidays with each other and each other's families. We bonded over shared hobbies like baking and exercise. As time passed, we became closer and started officially dating in October 2020.  We got married in October 2024!!

Through the pandemic and beyond we have grown as a couple, supporting each other's goals and aspirations. Our family has grown from the two of us and our two dogs (Teddy, a bulldog Shar-Pei mix, and Hugo, a cocker spaniel) to including our son, Evan. Joe adopted Evan when he was born in September 2018. We want to expand our family further as we both come from families with multiple children and want our family to have a similar structure.