We met online and began dating ten years ago. From the start, many of our early conversations centered around our shared dreams for the future—including becoming parents and building a family. Since then, we’ve experienced several major milestones together, from earning advanced degrees (a Doctorate and an MBA) to buying our home and getting married.

We share a love of travel and adventure. Over the past year, our journeys have taken us to England, Japan, Singapore and the Caribbean. We’re excited to continue exploring the world and experiencing new cultures—especially as a family.

Chris sees Zack as a supportive, dependable, and adventurous partner—someone who encourages him to be his best and embraces every journey they take together. From zip-lining in Costa Rica to braving the heat in Kyoto, and even trying sushi at 7 a.m. in Tokyo (despite not being a fan of seafood), Zack’s willingness to step outside his comfort zone reflects how caring, thoughtful, and full of energy he is.

Zack feels like the luckiest guy in the world to have Chris by his side. Chris’s unwavering support, deep empathy, and quiet strength have helped them grow together through life’s challenges and triumphs. Zack knows in his heart that Chris will be an incredible father, and he’s filled with gratitude and excitement for the beautiful moments they’ll continue to share as a family.

We’re fortunate to be surrounded by a close-knit circle of family and friends. Zack’s parents and brothers all live nearby with their families, who are eager to welcome our future child with open arms. Chris’s dad lives on Cape Cod and is already looking forward to beach weekends with his future grandchild.

We look forward to family dinners, evening walks with the dogs, poolside fun, storytime, and quality time with our loved ones. We can’t wait to celebrate our future child’s achievements and cheer them on in whatever passions and activities they choose to pursue.

Holidays are all about family for us, and we’re lucky to celebrate with both sides. Each year, we host a big Thanksgiving dinner at our home, along with pool parties and cookouts throughout the summer. We also love decorating for Halloween and Christmas—it’s one of our favorite ways to make the season feel extra special.

We live in a cozy town just north of Boston, with easy access to parks, hiking trails, and the ocean. Our home is a three-bedroom Colonial-style house, located right across the street from a large park that features a playground and a scenic biking trail.