About Frank

I grew up in Mesa, Arizona and am the oldest of four kids. We spent most of our holidays with family in Yuma, Arizona. Summers were reserved for me to spend time with my grandparents in Yuma, which was something I looked forward to every year. I grew up loving the performing arts and spent many years singing in choir and performing or being part of the stage crew in school plays and musicals. I always thought I would grow up to be a teacher. Today I work in learning and development, so in a way I really did become a teacher.

I value creating memories and traditions. I love all holidays as a result because of the memories it evokes and the new traditions we get to create. From making Valentine’s Day card boxes for school, thinking back on the time we spent the 4th of July in Cape Cod, celebrating Connor’s birthday in Hawaii every year, getting together with family around the Thanksgiving dinner table, or waking up to the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. It’s these memories and traditions that I live for. And thinking about bringing home a child to share these traditions with and making new memories is what it’s all about for me.

More About Frank, by Connor

One of the first things I noticed when I started dating Frank was the incredible community of people who love him. He has built lifelong friendships filled with genuine affection and unwavering support, which says everything about the kind of person he is. Frank is deeply loyal, caring, and kind, with a warmth that immediately puts people at ease and makes them feel welcomed and valued. It is one of the many reasons I fell in love with him. Every day, he creates a home that feels safe, comforting, and full of love—not just through the beautiful spaces he thoughtfully cares for, but through the way he loves our dogs, the delicious meals he cooks for us, and the countless small acts of kindness that make everyday life feel special. He is the perfect complement to me, bringing a practical, steady perspective that keeps us grounded while always encouraging me to dream bigger. I know those same qualities—his patience, dependability, and generous heart—will make him an incredible father.

About Connor, by Connor

I’m a native of Orange County who loved growing up here so much that I just never left. I went to college locally and have built a career in technology at a large company in the area where I have been for nearly 15 years. Outside of work, I like to say that I am “multi-passionate.” I love to explore new creative outlets, learn new skills, and find projects that challenge me. I’ve found that I am happiest when I’m creating something or bringing friends and family together. I pride myself on being a naturally curious person and definitely a lifelong learner, but also pride myself on being the occasional goof. I’ve always believed that life shouldn’t be taken so seriously; performing a one-man serenade (not very well, I might add), or making up games to play with the dogs to keep them entertained are regular occurrences. Needless to say, I am so excited to become a “fun dad” and have already started imagining adventures and traditions we’ll create together.

More About Connor, by Frank

Connor is one of the greatest people you will ever meet. His positive outlook on life and go-with-the-flow attitude makes him easy to love. Connor is smart and loves learning new things whether it's painting, crochet, baking, or gardening. The thing I know our kids will devour is Connor’s love for baking. Connor makes delicious treats and is especially known for his homemade tres leches cakes, ice cream, and cinnamon rolls. Above all else, Connor exudes kindness and positivity. Just being around him makes me a better person. I know Connor is going to make an excellent father which is going to make me love him even more than I thought was possible.

Home and Community

We live in Newport Beach, California, just minutes away from the sand and most importantly, just 4 minutes away from our close family including “GG”. Our community features a ton of walking trails and parks that we visit daily with our dogs. On weekends, we love popping into our nearby donut shop to get a breakfast burrito before going down to the beach to watch the waves or boats go out to sea from the harbor. We recently moved into our home and love all the windows we have that fill the space with natural light throughout the day. The dogs spend their days chasing the sunbeams around the house, while we enjoy the beautiful scenery outside that shifts throughout the day as the light changes and the marine layer rolls in.

Interest and Hobbies

We enjoy building a life filled with meaningful experiences, connection, and fun. One of our favorite ways to spend time together is hosting friends and family for home cooked meals filled with great conversation and tons of laughter around the table. We love trying new recipes and often pick something new to cook together every week, turning time in the kitchen into one of our favorite shared traditions. We also love going on little “family adventures” with our dogs, whether that means exploring a new beach, park, or outdoor shopping area and letting them take in all the new sights, sounds, smells, and attention from friendly strangers. During the summer, we always look forward to taking a couple of trips, especially spending time in Hawaii where we can relax, recharge, and enjoy being together.

Parenting

As parents, our ultimate goal is to raise children who are kind, resilient, and confident who feel loved and encouraged through all of the highs and lows that come along with life. We want them to feel safe exploring their own interests, taking risks, asking questions, and knowing they will always have us there to support them and help them through any challenges they may face. A big part of that is modeling those values ourselves and surrounding our family with strong, loving role models that they can lean on throughout their life. To us, parenting means being present not only for the big milestones, but also for the small everyday moments that help a child feel secure, supported, and deeply loved. We are excited to be the kind of parents who show up for everything from bedtime stories and school projects to cheering from the sidelines at games, celebrating accomplishments big and small, and sitting beside them through disappointments and difficult teenage moments. We hope to create a home where feelings are talked about openly, laughter is part of everyday life, and our child always knows they are unconditionally loved for exactly who they are.

In Closing

We are grateful you made it this far in our profile. We want you to know that we deeply respect and admire the path you are taking. Our dream of becoming dads is only possible because of the incredible strength and love of people like you. We promise to love this child unconditionally, provide them with a safe and joyful home, and raise them to be a kind, compassionate, and confident person. Thank you for taking the time to consider us. We are more humbled by your consideration than words can express, and we wish you peace and clarity as you make the decision that is right for you.

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