Stephanie & Sergey met in 2003. We lived on opposites sides of the country at the time but were destined to be together. During the summer of 2003, both Stephanie and Sergey joined a student ambassador program during high school that sent them to Europe for three weeks and they were in the same group of 40 kids. We quickly became best friends and once we returned home to our respective states, we would speak on the phone every day. Eight months later we could not deny our connection and decided to make it official. For two years we had a long distance relationship, seeing each other every couple months, until Stephanie moved across the country to be with Sergey during college. Then we were inseparable. It was two years later that Sergey proposed to Stephanie during Christmas break. Another two years later, Stephanie & Sergey moved back to Stephanie’s home state of New York and got married. We had a beautiful wedding at an aquarium surrounded by family and friends and have been living happily ever since.

We can't leave out our furbaby! Kiki is a new addition to our family and we couldn’t have asked for a sweeter puppy! Kiki is a 3 year old Husky/Shepard mix. She loves everyone she meets (and everyone loves her!) and gets along wonderfully with kids. She is such a gentle dog and is a pure lovebug!

Family is important to us. We always make time to see our families both local and out of state. The baby that joins our family will have grandparents to spoil them, aunts and uncles to look up to, and cousins to play with. This baby will never feel alone and will have plenty of joy and happiness in their life.

(A note from Sergey) As soon as I met Stephanie, her family welcomed me whole-heartedly, and has given me a greater understanding of what it means to be a family (especially a large family). Not just with living together (which we did for many years), but with the unrelenting willingness to help anyone struggling or in need.

Whether we're building new furniture for the house, sitting at home playing Super Mario, or even taking our dog Kiki out for a trip to the park, we are always doing something together and always have something to occupy our time. We can't wait to share our lives, our families, and our passions with a baby in need of a loving home.

I grew up on Long Island, NY surrounded by my big family. I am an only child, but was always with my cousins that felt more like siblings. I have known my best friend since we were two years old and she is as much a sister to me as any biological sibling would have been. When I was young, I would spend my days playing at the school playground or at my grandparent’s house down the street. I loved having my grandparents so close. I look back on those times with big smiles and great memories.
Now as an adult, I am still very close to my family, spending as much time as possible with them. I try to see my Grandma weekly and we have a monthly “grandkid game day” where all my cousins get together at my Grandma’s house to play games. Her face lights up every time.
I currently work full time as an administrative assistant while building a home-based jewelry business on the side. I intend to be a stay at home mom once we are blessed with our baby.

I was originally born in Ukraine, and moved to America when I was almost 4 years old. We moved to Utah with the help of a family who sponsored our emigration from the Soviet Union. As the youngest of 4 siblings, I truly got the "big family" experience and it has definitely taught me the importance of sharing, patience, and communication. My days growing up were typically spent outside, exploring the world with family and friends. Camping was a near weekly experience during the summer, and has fostered a love of nature that I would love to instill in our future children. When I wasn't playing outside, I was typically learning the ins and outs of computers, which ultimately lead to a career in software development. My current passions are in retro gaming and home improvement, although my hobbies know no bounds.

We live in a quiet town on the south shore of Long Island. We bought our house in the spring of 2015 and absolutely love it. It’s the perfect house for us and our growing family with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open living room, kitchen & dining room, and a finished basement. We have an oversized, fully fenced backyard with an above ground pool. Our area has so much to offer. We’re surrounded by parks and playgrounds, the beach is only a few minutes away, and we’re a short train ride or drive into NYC.