Mike & Penelope

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Thank you for spending some time with us!

We know you are facing some difficult decisions right now, and we truly admire your strength and determination as you plan for your child’s future. Thank you for including us in your thoughts, and welcome to this short profile of our home and our lives together…

About Us

The first time we met, we knew there was something special between us.

We share a similar sense of humor (we can be pretty silly at times), and a love of the arts, and have formed a relationship based on mutual love and respect. After knowing each other for only a few weeks, we both knew that we wanted to spend our lives together and raise children together.

After many years, we still make each other laugh all the time.

Our house on a nice sunny day.

Saying hello from our doorstep, ready to welcome our new addition to our family!

We hope to share some of our love and laughter with a child someday soon!

Whoever that child may be, we know that we will find each other. When that day comes, we are ready to provide a safe and caring home.

We live in a four bedroom house in a quiet residential neighborhood in New York City. Many of our friends live nearby, and most of them have small children. Our neighborhood also has lots of young families, several schools within walking distance, a nice library, and great parks. We enjoy a walk in the botanic garden in any season! They have lots of kids’ programs there too.

We have a back yard with enough room to play in, or just to sit and enjoy the many different flowers Mike has planted there. Our cat Beanie is a real sweetie and gets along great with kids!

Here we are warming up after a cold day watching wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.

Introducing our really nice cat, Jelly Bean (Beanie). He is our good friend.

Traveling to Newfoundland, we find ourselves cold and wet after a fun ride in river rapids.

Crazy outfits for horseback riding in Iceland.

Having a little fun in Cape Cod, one of our favorite spots.

Once we enjoyed hot air ballooning, a fun adventure in Arizona.

Penelope by Mike

Penelope is my best friend. She is very smart and intelligent. I love the way she makes me laugh and keeps things going. I enjoy her companionship and loving nature.

Listening in on conversations with friends, family or anyone is a lesson in conversation…she always seems to ask the right questions. Penelope enjoys keeping in touch with her friends and is the first to remember everyone’s birthday or anniversary. Of the two of us, Penelope is the one who thinks up and plans the get togethers and vacations. Penelope has collected all sorts of children’s books, and I am sure she can’t wait to read them to someone special.

Penelope was born in England and grew up in Massachusetts with her brother Jeremy. Her half sister and brother, Alexis and Ross, came along much later, so Penelope was old enough to help her Mom when they were little. We enjoy visiting Penelope’s family in Massachusetts, and spending time on Cape Cod with her Dad and stepmother Jeanie.

Penelope and her Mom paddling a canoe while spending a weekend together.

Penelope on the piano

Penelope has always been pretty studious, and now works as a lawyer for New York State. Penelope’s job allows her to work regular hours and take time off when she needs to. She likes to relax with yoga and flower arranging classes.

Penelope took piano lessons for many years and we have a piano in our house. We believe it’s important for every child to have the opportunity to explore a talent for art or music or writing.

In Arizona, Penelope enjoys making friends with cactus.

Penelope putting into the pumpkin on Cape Cod mini golf.

Penelope enjoys making beautiful flower arrangements like this one.

Penelope & Mike visiting Granny in England

Mike showing off one of his colorful paintings in his studio.

Mike by Penelope

Mike is one of the most kind-hearted and generous people I know. He is always willing to give, and that must be why he works so hard. Everyone says he has an easy laugh, and he gets along really well with all the kids we know. He always likes to start up a game or teach the kids something new. I’m sure he’ll be a wonderful, loving father.

Mike was born and grew up on a dairy farm in upstate New York, where his parents and extended family still live. Mike, along with his brother Bill and sister Alice, grew up surrounded by their cousins, who now have children of their own.

Mike likes to keep lots of flowers blooming in the garden – spring, summer and fall!

We see all the aunts, uncles, and cousins at the annual Fourth of July party, where we all camp out for the weekend. We also enjoy visiting for other holidays throughout the year, especially Christmas.

Mike fixing the porch steps for Grandpa Ed, who looks on and supervises.

Mike enjoys playing the
guitar in his spare time.

Mike has always had an eye for design, and now designs clothing for a company in New York City. He also teaches a college class in interior design. Mike’s sister Alice is also a designer and lives nearby. Mike has an art studio where he can go to paint or draw. Our house is full of his artwork. He also enjoys gardening and keeps our backyard looking beautiful.

Mike is so handy around the house that I think he could build or fix just about anything!

This is the farm where Mike grew up, along with his brother
Bill, sister Alice and their many cousins.

Family & Friends

Our nieces Taylor and Paige after a successful harvest.

Mike and cousin Luke goofing around at Aunt Margaret’s house by the lake.

Penelope with college friend Abby and her daughter Sonia, resting after a walk near the beach.

Mike, his parents, grandparents and sister pose for a family photo at Christmas time.

Mike hanging out with cousins Jacob and Luke

Mike, Penelope, her Mom and brother Ross skating on a lake in New Hampshire.

Penelope relaxing and chatting with nieces and cousins.

Mike and our friends’ son Miles, having lunch by the beach.

Penelope and cousin Jayden share a few giggles.

Penelope singing karaoke with Mike’s sister Alice and cousins at the Fourth of July party.

Penelope’s sister Alexis and their Mom in Mike’s painting studio

Mike’s Dad getting some work done on a warm summer day.

Penelope goofing around with our nieces during one of their visits to us.

Mike’s Dad and Mom, Aunts and Uncle on the Fourth of July

These are some of the cousins who come to Aunt Margaret’s annual Fourth of July party and campout.

Hanging out with the kids of Penelope’s good friend from high school.

Beanie gazing out at a snowy winter wonderland on the farm.

Penelope and her sister Alexis dressing alike – just for fun!

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We greatly respect your courage in considering adoption for your child. We know that whatever decision you make comes from the love and concern you have for that child. If you decide to choose adoption, and if your plans include us, we would be honored to make sure your child knows what a special, loving place he or she comes from.

We hope we can be part of your lives

Penelope & Mike

Please call Friends in Adoption anytime at 1-800-982-3678