Hi!  We are Raul and Isaac, and we first want to thank you for considering us as parents. This is a glimpse into our lives, and we hope something here resonates with you. We met and were married in Boston, and we currently live in Philadelphia.

We are excited to grow our family through adoption. Already proud “Uncle Tios” to little ones of close friends and family, we are eager to raise a curious, joyful, and confident child of our own. “Papa” Raul will ensure a bilingual household full of delicious food. “Dada” Isaac will encourage sports and fun activities while sharing his love for science. We will parent with honesty and compassion, encouraging them to grow their independence while providing safety and comfort at home.

Thank you for taking an interest in our story.

Some Fun Facts About Raul and Isaac:

Favorite Places: Most of Raul’s family still live in Guatemala City, so we visit often. Our favorite place there is Lake Atitlan because we like taking a boat to see the towns surrounding the lake. We recently traveled to Portugal for our honeymoon and want to return when our family has grown.

Favorite Foods: We eat a variety of cuisine, although Isaac is more adventurous than Raul. We have friends of many backgrounds and nationalities, and we cook for one another at our supper clubs. Raul is a fantastic cook, and frequently makes pizza, tacos, soups, salads, and much more – including his fan-favorite Tres leches cake!

Favorite Hobbies: Raul is interested in the arts (attending concerts, walking museums, design planning, drawing, etc.) while Isaac is much more sports-focused; he stays active playing in softball, basketball, and football leagues and rarely misses his Boston sports teams play. But we both share a common love for board games, video games, and reading.

Favorite Holidays: While we make sure to express our love and appreciation year-round, we use our birthdays to celebrate one another. Holidays are spent with family, with Thanksgiving primarily spent with Isaac’s family and Christmas spent with Raul’s family. And our anniversary is a special time for us two to reflect on our time together and how we want to continue to grow.