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Our Story
Where would a Persian girl meet a half Irish / half Scottish boy? Online, of course! Mick had posted a photo of his puppy – Rooney – lounging on the couch and the rest is history.

Even though we come from completely different worlds, we share the same values and passions in life. On our first date we talked for hours about our lives, our childhoods, hobbies, travels and of course Rooney. Sometimes fate intervenes when the time is right and after spending years building our careers and becoming financially secure, we were both ready to find the right person to spend our lives with. It all concluded with a beautiful Persian-Celtic wedding, held on a roof-top in Hollywood.

We knew we wanted to adopt before we ever learned we were unable to have children. We knew our path, and we can’t wait for a baby to join us in all our life adventures.

We both grew up in the suburbs of big cities – Deb was born in New York but has lived in Tehran and Miami and came to Los Angeles to attend the college. Mick grew up in Oregon and moved to Los Angeles several years ago. Living in Los Angeles has allowed us the opportunity to be exposed to many different cultures. We live in a quiet neighborhood, where kids are always playing basketball and there is a park located within short walking distance from our house. Our neighbors and friends are like family. We love to entertain and our home is often filled with the sound of music and laughter.

We look forward to offering our child: exposure to art, music, languages, architecture, food, film, and outdoor activities. We feel lucky to live in a wonderful, culturally diverse neighborhood in Los Angeles.

Why Adoption?
Like so many married couples, we have wanted children of our own for some time. We have been married ten years and have been excited about the opportunity to raise a child. Children not only bring their parents a new perspective on life, but they also make the world more beautiful, more innocent and make life more fulfilling.

We are extremely excited about adoption, as we feel that we can bring opportunity and hope to a child’s life. We look forward to being able to provide a loving and caring home for your baby. We want nothing more than to raise, have fun with, love and care for an adopted child as if it were our own.

MICK ON DEB
Just when I had become used to the idea that I’d be single, I met Deb. Within weeks, we were inseparable: Deb welcomed me into her world without pretense or expectations, and at that point I knew that I had met the woman I’d marry. And after watching my Rooney bond with Deb, I knew that marriage was the only way I’d be able to keep my dog. I did what any man would do, I proposed in the middle of a baseball game in front of 56,000 rowdy Dodger fans. Luckily, she said yes. Dodger fans are brutal!

Deb is the bravest person I know, and is the answer to my prayers for a wife and best friend. Any child will benefit from Deb’s parenting – she’s a patient, positive, spiritual force.

DEB ON MICK
He gets me. From the very moment I met Mick, he understood me and within weeks, I came to realize that he was my other half. He is the best person I know; wicked smart, compassionate, caring and incredibly funny. He is absolutely fearless and relentless when he wants to make you laugh and has an incredible curiosity towards every aspect of life.

Mick has the most genuine heart and is a man of his word. He is loved for his easy going nature and his incredible wit. As cliché as it sounds, he makes me a better person. Most importantly, Mick is going to be the most amazing and loving father while providing structure, encouragement and lots of laughter.

A Few Fun Facts
MICK

• Food – varies, Los Angeles has so many different cultures mushed together. The best way to learn about different cultures is through their food. I'll give anything a try.
• TV Show –"Entourage". Kids show "Yo Gabba Gabba”
• Movie – anything Cameron Crowe has done ("Jerry Maguire", "Almost Famous" and "Elizabethtown").Big Fish" is another all-time fave.
• Sport – you mean there are sports other than soccer? Not at my house! Baseball is a distant second, basketball third. Only college football is fun to watch.
• Sport team – Portland Timbers FC (my hometown soccer team), Manchester United.
• Animal – I am currently owned by a six year old beagle named Rooney. He and I both like dogs, as they entertain us.
• Children's Book – Dr Seuss, CS Lewis, and Roald Dahl books.
• Place to vacation –Spain and Scotland.
• Holiday – Festivus (December 23rd)
• Way to spend a Saturday – as long as I'm with my wife, it's all good.

DEB

• Food- being from New York makes me genetically predisposed to loving Italian Food.
• TV Show – “30 Rock” ~ Just call me Bossypants.
• Color – yellow makes me happy.
• Sport team – for the sake of my marriage, Manchester United.
• Animal – I love them all, wait….take out rodents and snakes. For the record, we will not be having mice or rats or snakes as pets.
• Children's Book – The Cat in the Hat
• Candy – Almond Joy, because sometimes I feel like a nut.
• Holiday – Thanksgiving; I love hosting dinner and having everyone over.
• Way to spend a Saturday – time with my boys, Mick and Rooney.

Rooney
ROONEY ON MICK AND DEB
I have won the beagle lottery!

I couldn’t have asked for more loving, caring and responsible owners. Mick takes me on three mile walks daily and has written many songs for me including “Beagle Lover” and “Beagle Eyes”. Deb snuggles with me all the time and allows me to help her out with complicated Sudoku puzzles. I let her think she’s doing it all by herself. They let me hang out in the back yard and work on my California tan and they protect me from the local gang of hoodlum squirrels. My two Grandmas LOVE me and fawn over me and give me secret treats.

Deb and Mick’s friends all love to bring their kids over for play dates. I am gentle, loving, playful and deviously smart. I can’t wait to be a big brother.

Our Family
Family means everything to us. Deb’s family is Persian and Mick Scots-Irish. Long, loving marriages extend through our family and our friends. Both our fathers come from very large families. In fact, they are both one of five brothers. We consider ourselves very lucky to have such loving and supportive families. We are surrounded by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who are all very excited and supportive of our decision to adopt and can’t wait to meet our new addition.

Our Promise
We promise to raise your child in a safe, secure and healthy home with unconditional love, lots of encouragement, and support. We promise to be honest and help your child understand the special way we became a family and why you made the unselfish choice to give him or her a great life with us. We promise to give your child a solid education and a strong sense of self in order to be a responsible and compassionate adult. We promise Rooney will be the best big “beagle brother” by playing catch (even though he has not mastered the return portion yet) and snuggle unconditionally. Most of all, we promise to be good, loving and attentive parents so your child is happy and healthy and feels loved every day of his or her life.

Thank you for your courage, trust and for considering us as potential parents for your child. We can't wait to share our lives with a child and a create a family that will reflect the love, traditions and respect for others found in our families and friends. Thank you again for reading our profile. Wishing you lots of love and peace.

Mick and Deb

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