Mary & Lucas

Our Son

Jude is our thriving, joy filled little boy who just celebrated his second birthday in July. Jude excels in his school, where he has captured the hearts of his teachers and made many friends with whom he enjoys playing. He is extremely charming and curious, always ready to explore a new museum or try playing a new game. Everyone who meets Jude first notices how adorable he is, then remarks on what a sweetheart he is and how he is the first to share a toy or smile.

Our Pet

Our beloved pug, Lucy loves our son and all other children and is eagerly awaiting a new brother or sister to love. Jude and our pug Lucy love and play like brother and sister.

Our Home

Originally built in the late 70’s, our home and backyard have been fully renovated and remodeled to create a cozy and child-friendly layout. The guest house in the back is perfect for our regularly visiting friends and relatives. We have carefully designed our home for a curious and energetic two-year-old and are more than ready to add more children to the mix. We have put our hearts into this house to make it our family home.

Our Hobbies

• Enjoying Asian cuisine with family in Chinatown
• Physical Fitness
• Exploring new restaurants or coffee shops
• Celebrating birthdays or the holidays
• Attending concerts
• Visiting art museums or exhibits
• Fishing
• Horseback riding
• Skiing
• Spending quality time with friends and family
• Hiking
• Planning trips/travel
• Attending charity functions together

Our Extended Family

We are blessed to come from very close-knit families, and we’re fortunate that both of our families live in Texas. From Houston, to Austin, Beaumont and Lubbock.  Our Italian heritage brings us together for many large family gatherings, fostering strong support among siblings and cousins.

Thankfully our Lubbock family regularly visits the Houston area, and we make the trip up north to keep Jude well acquainted with his grandparents and aunt who adore our little boy. There are many things that we appreciate about our families but the most important is the unconditional love we have for one another, and we will show to any children we are blessed with.

How We Met

We met through mutual friends that introduced us. Who knew a chance meeting would lead to a bond that would lead to marriage. After a courtship of three years, we celebrated our love with a wedding that included all our family, some even traveling to Texas from overseas, as well as a multitude of friends.

What Adoption Means to Us

The gratitude and love that we feel for any mother who would place their child for adoption is not something I can put into words. This is the ultimate selfless act that is driven by love and truly puts the best needs of the child first, and we would be eternally grateful to this mother.

We are very excited to be starting our adoption journey and we have faith that a child will be matched to our family. While the process takes considerable time and sacrifice on the birth mother’s part, there is no greater gift for a family than the honor of raising an adopted child.