Cris & Sam

Our Home

We live in a lovely three-story house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s close to many parks, walking and biking trails, and playgrounds. There are plenty of restaurants around that offer all kinds of food. The area is peaceful and has a small-town vibe, even though it’s in the middle of a big city.

We’ve put a lot of love into making our house a true home. We’ve got a special room ready for your child, but we’re waiting to decorate it so we can include something meaningful from their background and we would love your input as well, in any way you would like to. Our neighborhood is full of all kinds and diverse types of families and is very welcoming.

Hobbies

Trying new foods, going to the beach, building Lego sets, traveling

Our Extended Family

Family is central to our lives. We cherish the time spent with loved ones, especially during holidays. We’re grateful for our supportive families who accept us as we are. Sam’s parents and brother live nearby, so we often see them and enjoy activities with Sam’s nephews. Cris’s family is in Mexico, and we visit them four to five times a year. Our family gatherings are always frequent and full of laughter.

Chosen Family

We have a strong support network within our chosen extended family. Our chosen family means that we are there for each other through all the ups and downs of life. We have friends from different stages of our lives, including childhood friends, those who came into our lives when we needed them the most, colleagues who have become like family, and lifelong friends.

Travel

Travel is a passion we both cherish, and we’re thrilled at the thought of sharing it with our future child. Together, we’ve explored over 22 countries on three continents, which has expanded our horizons and deepened our love for the world’s diverse cultures. We can’t wait to create new memories and embark on adventures as a family

How We Met

In the summer of 2016, Sam went to Cancun for her childhood best friend’s birthday weekend celebration and met Cris through the same friend. All it took was a simple “Hola, Sam,” and the connection was instant. Cris unknowingly cooked Sam’s favorite dish that weekend, enchiladas verdes.

In September, Sam flew back to Cancun to see Cris again, and from that moment on, we were inseparable. For the next four years, we navigated a long-distance relationship, seeing each other almost every month, with our first Valentine’s Day celebrated in Paris. In the summer of 2018, Sam proposed. She had hidden the ring in a special box she gave Cris on their one-year anniversary, filled with photos and quotes from their first year together. The last photo was blank, and when Cris opened the box, Sam popped the question, revealing the ring in a hidden compartment.

We had planned to get married in the summer of 2020 in Cancun, but he pandemic changed everything. Still, we adjusted, marrying in court without a reception due to quarantine. Now, we’re excited to grow our family through adoption and make our families even bigger, knowing that we’ve always been meant to be.

What Adoption Means to Us

As a same-sex couple, we can’t have a child on our own, but our hearts are full of love to give. Coming from strong, loving families, we’ve always dreamed of creating our own. We promise to shower this child with love, guidance, and the knowledge of how special they are to have a birth parent like you.

We’ll be positive role models, teaching them the values we were raised with, and embracing diversity and self-expression. We’ll be there for every important moment, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive. We’re excited to grow our family and hope to include you in our journey, in whatever way feels right for you.