WHO WE ARE

We met and married in France - it was love at first sight for both of us. After more than 10 years of marriage, we are still each other's best friends, make a great team and complement one another's strengths. Our marriage continues to grow stronger every day because of our love and respect for each other and our faith in God.

We are enthusiastic about life and would be thrilled to share our "joie de vivre" and happiness with a child, making our dream of a family come true...

OUR VALUES

Respect is a key word. Honesty and love for each other... We value open communications, sharing, tolerance and faith. We believe that God gives every person a purpose in this life and ours is to cherish and love your baby from the bottom of our hearts.

A connected Family

Mike is the middle child with one brother and one sister (and a total of six nieces and two nephews). They all live a few hours away in upstate New York or Vermont which makes getting together easy. Family gatherings are fun - always a meal in the center and always lots of laughs!

The older of two, Magda has one sister in Paris (and a niece or nephew on the way). While Magda's family lives further away in Europe, we visit often and are able to maintain a close relationship with them.

With families in two countries, speaking French is a key to staying in touch. We plan to continue being a bilingual family.

They can't wait for a new addition to the family!

Magda by Mike

Energetic and passionate, Magda brings joy to everyone she meets. Her vivacious spirit took me by surprise when we first met and continues to surprise me today. Magda's love of life is contagious; her generous nature and love for me are blessings I am thankful for every day.

Born in France of Hungarian roots, but now a US citizen, Magda maintains strong connections to family and friends in France and the US.

Magda built her own successful business, makes her own schedule and enjoys the convenience of working at home. A regular volunteer at a local school and hospital, she devotes much of her time to others. I am lucky to have Magda by my side and know she will make a great Mom.

An avid swimmer and tennis player Magda loves all things related to summer, the water and the outdoors; she also loves music, reading, travel and time with family and friends.

"people are her passion"

Connecting with children and sharing their dreams is one of Magda's many gifts. She is ready to coax a smile or fix a scraped knee, always giving of herself.

"Full of life", "fun loving" and "the energizer bunny" are all ways friends and family describe Magda. Her love of life, her energy, her passion - and her compassion - are truly genuine.

Mike by Magda

One of my greatest blessings is to have found such a wonderful husband! Mike is caring, fun-loving, positive and always ready to go the extra mile. I can always rely on him to find the good in every situation. Mike is not only my loving husband but also my very best friend! He is interested in just about everything. He played the trumpet in school and still enjoys music, collecting sounds from countries he visits. Golf, tennis, boating, exploring and photography are all hobbies. (While he has given up his acting from high school and college, he can still be quite a character. ;)

Mike has a successful career as a senior executive at a global, non-for profit corporation. His work and adventurous spirit has taken him around the globe, but he is equally happy at home, swapping stories with friends or sitting down with a good book. Mike is the cook in the family and enjoys cooking as a creative outlet. Fortunately, it tastes good too!

Mike is great with kids, and has the patience to listen and learn - traits he picked up from his parents, who are both retired teachers.

OUR HOME - NEW YORK CITY!

Our two-bedroom apartment is centrally located in Manhattan, in a luxury doorman building with river views and a great roof deck, (perfect for fireworks on the 4th of July). Sunny and spacious there is room to romp indoors and in nearby parks. Museums, and cultural attractions are a short walk, subway or bus ride away. Mike's 10 minute walk to work gives us lots of family time for projects in the city, but we also enjoy taking the car to visit with friends and family on the weekends.

PARIS OUR 2ND HOME

Magda was born in Paris and Mike lived there for 10 years. It was where we met and married 15 years ago. We stay close to everyone there, visiting Paris twice a year, usually with a big gathering of friends and family, and spending a few weeks each year in the south of France where Magda's family has an apartment.

Time Spent With Friends

Welcoming our friends newborn babies is such a joy. We cant wait for play dates! Spending quality time with friends and their families is important to us. We stay close to friends in France and see our NY friends often.

They all cant wait for us to start a family. Neither can we!

Our promise to you:

to love and respect
to teach and to learn
to listen and to share
to wake each day and give thanks...

THANK YOU... Thank you for visiting us within these few pages.We are ready to open our home, our hearts and our lives to your baby. The challenges we face and the decisions we make each day can be difficult, some beyond imagination, but living with faith and putting our trust in God and in others helps.We have tremendous love to share and hope that you can put your faith and trust in us.

We hope that after seeing a part of our
lives you will want to connect with us.

Magda & Mike