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Ryan & Xavier
Hello! We are Ryan and Xavier (pronounced like “Javier”). Thanks for taking a moment to view our profile. We have always wanted to become dads through adoption. Our house is in San Antonio, Texas, where we both work as college professors. Ryan is originally from Massachusetts, where his family lives. Xavier was born and raised in San Antonio. Our home is a blend of traditions, drawing on Ryan’s New England background and Xavier’s Mexican American and Ecuadorian heritage. We are blessed with successful careers and a great support network of family and friends. The first rule in our house is unconditional love, and we are looking forward to bringing a child into the center of that home.
Things We Can’t Wait to Do as a Family
Read I’ll Love You Forever by Robert Munsch | Eat tamales | Travel to Disney World | Visit The Freedom Trail in Boston | Celebrate Day of the Dead | Teach him or her how to cook fideo | Cheer on the Red Sox | Watch Ratatouille | Bake chocolate chip cookies | Make an aquarium | Watch him or her play with our dog Beverly
Our Pet
We have one dog, Beverly Crusher who is named after a Star Trek character (both have red hair). She is smart, high energy, and loves kids!
Our Home
We live in a one-story mid-century house with a huge yard near the San Antonio Medical Center. Beverly has lots of room to chase squirrels! We have three bedrooms and are just around the corner from a few elementary schools. Xavier’s dad lives just a couple of minutes down the road.
Our Extended Family
Xavier’s dad lives down the street and he has a whole community of cousins, nieces, and nephews in San Antonio and Laredo. He has an older brother who lives in Washington D.C. and visits often with his daughter. Ryan’s parents live in Massachusetts, and he has two brothers and two close aunts living near them. We own a home up there, so we visit often.
How We Met
We met as graduate students in New York City by connecting online, then moved to Boston together before coming to San Antonio to be college professors.
What Adoption Means to Us
Adoption is how we have always wanted to build our family. It means helping someone to do right by their child, raising a kid to be a compassionate adult, and leaving behind a legacy of love.
Fun Facts About
Ryan
Ryan loves cooking and is always exploring new cuisines (Mexican, Indian, and more!).
He likes trying new beers at San Antonio breweries, enjoys reading (currently on a sci-fi kick), hits the gym a few times a week, and listens to music of all kinds. He is currently in the top 1% of Los Panchos listeners on Spotify!
Fun Facts About
Xavier
Xavier is a bread baker and keeps three freshwater aquariums at home.
He enjoys reading cheesy novels, long talks with his friends, and singing (he used to be in concert choir!).
