Waiting Family Profiles

Home Location: Twin Cities Metro

Family Status: Couple without children

Children in Home: None

Child Ethnicity: African American, Asian, Caucasian, East Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American

Hello!

We’re Brian and Matthew from Minneapolis. We both come from strong, loving, and large extended families and have always dreamed of being parents. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about us.

Our Story

Our relationship began with a chance encounter in 2011 when we happened to sit next to one another at a mutual friend’s play. We started dating shortly after and have been together ever since. We were married July of 2016 by our dear friends, Beth and Abby, on the same steps of Minneapolis City Hall where the very first historic same-sex wedding took place in Minnesota. Along the way we’ve completed our education, found fulfilling careers, traveled, bought a cozy home, and now can’t wait to be parents. We have wide open hearts ready to love your child.

About Brian

Brian was born and raised in Madison, WI. (Yes, of course he loves cheese and the Packers!) Both of Brian’s parents come from large Bohemian (Czech) and Irish families in small southwestern Wisconsin farming towns – instilling a strong work ethic and dedication to family. His one younger brother and sister-in-law have two boys (1 and 3 years old)  that the whole family adores. Brian’s parents enjoy watching the boys two days a week and can’t wait to welcome more grandchildren into the family.

Matthew describes Brian as dependable, fun, patient, passionate, and intelligent: “He loves being silly, having fun, and being creative.” Brian is a third grade teacher at a Spanish Immersion School in St. Paul. He also loves performing and teaching improv comedy. When he’s not teaching or performing, Brian can usually be found outside with friends and family – biking, working in the yard, going for walks around the lakes, or just relaxing. Brian is a true midwesterner through and through – one of his favorite things about owning a home is shoveling the snow (no joke!).

About Matthew

Matthew was born on the coast of North Carolina, but grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He also comes from large extended families and is proud of his Scotch-Irish heritage. Matthew’s one younger brother and sister-in-law live in Charlotte, NC. His extended family of 35+ people love getting together for a week-long family beach trip each year – a tradition started by his grandmother. The whole family is excited to welcome a new little family member to the group.

Brian describes Matthew as engaging, kind, caring, hardworking, creative, and fun: “Matthew brings a light and energy to a room! He’s a big kid at heart. Our nephews run to him knowing that he’s a human jungle gym, down for any silly game.” Matthew is a master Pilates instructor at a local Pilates and physical therapy studio. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys gardening, biking, skiing, theater, and spending time with friends and family.

Our Dream of Being Parents

We have dreamt about being parents long before we knew it was even possible for us as a same-sex couple. It seems like all things in our life have happened for a reason and led us here to this moment. With the support of our close-knit circle of friends and family, we are so excited and ready to be parents.

We will do our best to raise kids that are kind, adventurous, respectful, and considerate. We will teach them to garden and cook as our grandmothers shared with us. We will take them to the library, zoo, sporting events, concerts, and walks around our diverse neighborhood, as our parents shared with us. We will share the love of being bilingual (English/Spanish), travel the world, and watch them discover all the wonder and beauty they possess, as we have done with one another.

Our Promises to You

We would love to have an ongoing relationship with you and your family and are open to the many ways that might look. We promise you:

• Open communication; we commit to sharing, listening, and developing strong communication with you through the years.
• Honesty; a value we hold dear and vow to uphold.
• Love and care for your child; they will be cherished by our whole family and friends, for all that they are.
• Gratitude; you will have made us parents and for that we will be forever grateful.
• Understanding and compassion; we respect, admire, and cherish your decision to entrust us with your child.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We can’t wait to hear all about you!

Brian and Matthew

 

Contact Us

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