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Hello! FROM
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WE ARE
CARMINE And
RACHEL Plus
NICOLAS TOO!
Hi! W E
W
A R E T H E S T E N G O N E F A M I LY !
e can’t pretend to know what
excited to welcome a second child
promise to nurture your child so he or
you are going through, but we
into our loving family. We have a
she can grow up to fulfill all of his or
appreciate the courage and strength
great relationship with Nicolas’
her dreams. WE WOULD BE TRULY
you have in considering this option.
birthmom and we can’t wait to meet
GRATEFUL IF YOU CONSIDER
Adopting our son Nicolas was an
you and to learn more about your
TAKING THIS JOURNEY WITH US.
incredible experience and we are
hopes and desires for your child. We
» Carmine, Rachel, & Nicolas Stengone
A LITTLE BIT
W
ABOUT
e met in 2001 while working for the same company. When we realized we lived near each other we began carpooling, which turned into dating. We fell in
Us
love and have been happily married since 2005. Rachel is a pediatric pharmacist, which has allowed her the opportunity to work part-time. Carmine works in the biotech field and his position allows
FAMILY PUMPKIN PATCH FUN
him to work from home often. We are thankful that our flexible work schedules give us the opportunity to spend time together as a family. Outside of work we try to maintain active lifestyles. Carmine is an avid runner and has completed two marathons. Rachel leads the entire family on long walks around the neighborhood. WE LOVE TO TRAVEL AND WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE NEW PLACES WITH OUR
THE INCREDIBLES! DRESSED UP FOR HALLOWEEN
GROWING FAMILY.
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT » Hawaii FAVORITE TV SHOW » The Amazing Race
Fun
FACTS
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S MOVIE » Toy Story
ABOUT
RACHEL
FAVORITE HOLIDAY » Halloween
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK » Good Night Construction Site FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR » Summer
I KNEW FROM THE MOMENT WE MET THAT RACHEL WAS EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED IN A PARTNER. She is kind, considerate and goofy all at once. One moment she will be deep in a telephone conversation with her mother and the next moment she will be dancing through our home with Nicolas and
NIC OLA S HAV ING FUN WIT H TEP PO & VEL A
our dogs, Teppo and Vela.
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L E H C A R WRITTEN BY
CARMINE
Rachel is an incredible HAVING FUN AT LEGOLAND!
mom. She is a natural when it comes to caring for others and children absolutely adore her. Nicolas took to Rachel immediately. His second word was “mama”; oddly enough his first word was “fan”. I love walking upstairs in the evening and watching Rachel cuddled with Nicolas while reading him bedtime stories. It’s heartwarming to see that love and I look forward to watching that scene with our second child.
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E N I M R A C WRITTEN BY
RACHEL
CARMINE IS LOVING, RESPONSIBLE AND SILLY. He loves making Nicolas laugh by spinning him around in the air or playing hideand-seek. Carmine also has a soft side. When he travels for work he gives me wake up calls every morning so he can say he loves me. Carmine is a hands-on parent. He comforts and lays beside Nicolas when he wakes up at night,
FAVORITE APP » Spotify
Fun
FACTS ABOUT
CARMIN
E
FAVORITE SNACK » Dark chocolate
FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE A CHILD » Disneyland
FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER » Buzz Lightyear FAVORITE FOOD » Mom's Sunday pasta dinner FAVORITE HOBBY » Running or gardening
cuts up bits of different foods so that Nicolas can try new things, and is very active in potty training.
DADDY & NICOLAS GARDENING
Carmine enjoys playing sports with GO BB LE GO BB LE!
Nicolas and talks enthusiastically about the day when he will coach our children’s soccer teams. Carmine is a wonderful father to Nicolas and will be a great dad for our second child too!
S
Meet N I C O L A S
eptember 2011 marked the arrival
of our adopted son, HAVI NG A BL AS AT A PA RA DE T
Nicolas, and was the most incredible day our lives. Nicolas came to
NICOLAS' LOVELY BIRTHMOTHER, WHITNEY, & BIRTHFAMILY
us through a caring and remarkable birthmother who has also become a beloved part of our family. Words cannot express the gratitude we have and we cherish every single moment we have together as a family. WE HOPE TO WELCOME A NEW ADDITION THROUGH THIS AMAZING PROCESS AGAIN.
DISNEYLAND FUN
Welcome TO OUR
HOME
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ur home is in the quaint beach community of Encinitas; a community in northern San Diego County, CA. Our cul-de-sac is overflowing with kids. In fact, our neighbors have two young
children from open adoptions. Our home is within a couple of miles from the beach and we love spending time as a family. Encinitas and San Diego are lively and offer many activities for kids. We remain kids-at-heart and are annual members of the San Diego Zoo. We know our children will love spending time at the LegoLand water park and visiting Mickey on our annual trips to Disneyland.
RACHEL'S FAMILY
M
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OUR FRIENDS &
ost of Rachel’s closeknit family lives in Los
BAKING COOKIES WITH NONNA
Angeles. We always join her
F A M I LY
family’s annual camping trip where we toast marshmallows with Rachel’s brother and cousins. Carmine’s family lives in North Carolina and
he has one sister. We make regular trips to the Carolina coast to spend time with our nieces. Carmine grew up in a traditional, proud, Italian household. OUR PARENTS ARE EAGERLY AWAITING OUR SECOND CHILD AND WE KNOW THAT NICOLAS WILL LOVE PLAYING WITH HIS SIBLING.
NICOLAS LOVES HIS NONNO
Despite growing up on the East Coast, Carmine has several childhood friends living in southern California. In fact, one of Carmine’s college friends married one of Rachel’s best friends. We frequently get together with our friends for parties and barbeques. Many of our close ANNUAL CAMPING TRIP AND BEACH FUN WITH COUSINS SIENNA AND DAVID!
friends have young children that are excited to have a new playmate. We know that we can always count on our friends for support.
AS PARENTS, WE WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RAISING, TEACHING AND NURTURING
children to honor and respect others. We will always be there to share as a family the joys and pain that life will bring. We value education and will ensure that our children have all the opportunities and support to be whatever they want to be. Our children will learn not only in school, but also through travel, community and exposure to diverse cultures. We hope to develop a strong bond with you that will continue to grow. We would love for you to be part of our family in whatever manner is most comfortable for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
THANK YOU! Carmine, Rachel, & Nicolas Stengone
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OUR
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