Please do not hesitate to call us collect at 519- 258-5621 or email us at cristina_vittorio@hotmail.com. You may also contact our adoption licensee Lorraine Murphy at 519-258-9814 or Kerri Vandergrift at Beginnings at 905-528-6665.

We chose to adopt for one simple reason: we want more than anything to become parents. While it was painful discovering we could not bear children, we agreed that having a family and sharing our love with that child is far more important than how we become parents and give that child/ren the unconditional LOVE, guidance, support, well-being, respect and most importantly a family in which all children deserve.

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We Invite You to Learn More About Us…
It was on October 30th, 1994 that we met at a C.I.A.O. Youth Group Halloween Dance. Vittorio was dressed as Frankenstein and I as the Wicked Witch of the West. Throughout the night we ate, we talked, we laughed and we danced the night away. I still remember the first song we danced to--it was Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. To this day, every time we hear it, it takes us back to that wonderful night the two of us met. The night our relationship began. 

Many people do not believe in LOVE at first site but for us, it was...complete opposites yet perfect for each other. Vittorio is outgoing where I am very shy. I like to cook where he rather stay as far away from the kitchen as he can. Vittorio is out spoken when in crowds where I am very quiet.

I like to talk on the phone for hours, five minutes for him is too long...although complete opposites one thing is for sure is that we enjoyed each other’s company and we grew to enjoy the things that we may not have enjoyed doing so before having met one another.

Before having met Vittorio, sports were not at the top of my list of things I was interested in. As the years went on I too began to watch the game with him and found myself interested in not all but some sports. Vittorio on the other hand is a big time sports fanatic--Formula 1 (it is a yearly trip to Montreal to watch the Formula 1), football, basketball, golf you name it he loves it and if he doesn’t he eventually will. 

His favourite sports are basketball since he used to play in grade school and in the early years of high school, football and golf every Sunday that he can. I don’t play but I enjoy going to the games. 

Most of the games that we do go to watch are basketball games. I go to football games every now and then but Vittorio likes to go with the boys and make a day out of it--which is alright with me. I on the other hand enjoy watching Gray’s Anatomy “love it”--Vito is coming around to liking it too, scrapbooking, gardening, cooking, holidays especially Halloween, Christmas, and Easter (I do an Easter Egg Hunt for my little cousin every year and he always gets so excited because he says the Easter Bunny comes twice for him--next year our nephew Matthew will be able to get in on the fun) much more. 

Together we also enjoy going to the movies, dinner with our family and friends, taking walks by the river with Chicho our puppy--more like our dog but to me always my puppy, going on vacation, and spending quality time together.

Vittorio and I dated for ten years before getting married. I know what you are thinking “ten years, why did you wait so long?” Since we started dating at such a young age it was important to us that we finish school and find a job...and that is exactly what we did. 

Vittorio graduated with a diploma in Civil Engineering and I with a diploma in Business Marketing. Upon graduation we immediately found ourselves jobs--Vittorio worked in his field for a few years and then took an opportunity that presented itself to leave the company where he was at and go to Chrysler to be a supervisor where he is still employed today. I work in the retail business of sales and marketing. Both of us enjoy our jobs and are thankful that we are fortunate to have one.

Vittorio and I were married on October 30th, 2004 exactly ten years to the day we met. Imagine that. Our wedding was everything one could ever dream of, a church ceremony and a reception to follow with our family and friends. We ate, we talked, we laughed, we cried and we danced the night away...exactly what we had done ten years back.

Cristina--Through Vittorio’s Eyes
Cristina is simply the most fantastic women I have ever met. She’s always real and charms everyone just by being herself. She’s kind, warm and compassionate. Her smile and laugh are contagious--she always finds a way to make me smile. I love her very much and for that I could not imagine my life without her.

Vittorio--Through Cristina’s Eyes
Vittorio is a funny guy. He will tell you himself. His humour and wit are part of his infectious charm. Yet his heart is as big as the sun. He is loving, compassionate and protective of those he holds dear. He will go out of his way to help family and friends whenever possible. I am truly blessed to have him in my life. Not only is he my husband but he my best friend.

Why We Want to Adopt
We chose to adopt for one simple reason: we want more than anything to become parents. While it was painful discovering we could not bear children, we agreed that having a family and sharing our love with that child is far more important than how we become parents and give that child/ren the unconditional LOVE, guidance, support, well-being, respect and most importantly a family in which all children deserve.

What we want is that special bond between a child/ren and parents. Our parents raised us with unconditional Love, gave us guidance, support, well-being and the most up-right respect. They instilled in us our faith and religion (Catholic), our values, our morals and our culture background (Italian)--let us give to your child what our parents gave to us a loving family.

Parenting rewards the parents as much as it does the children. We cannot wait to meet this challenge. Our home will be safe and protective and filled with understanding and love. We will no doubt be a little “old school” in teaching and encouraging politeness, good manner and respect of others.

Finally, we appreciate openness and honesty both with you and with our family. We believe a child should learn his or her’ story and know that we are proud of the way that we have become a family. We believe that adoption is a blessing and we are open to working with you to honour and respect your wishes.

Family is Our Foundation
Our Family is very important to us. We love each other very much, we support each other all the way, and we are there for one another through the good times and hard times in life. Our family is a legacy of love that continues to grow for eternity.

Also Part of the Family is Our Dog Chicho
Chicho is an Alaskan Malamute/Husky mix born on February 25th, 2005. He has been part of the family since he was just seven weeks old. He is an extremely loyal, intelligent, sweet, friendly and most affectionate dog towards us, children and our family. He enjoys his daily walks and visits to the dog park but Chicho’s favorite thing is snow, snow and more snow. He is truly a wonderful dog to have and we could not imagine our lives without him.

Welcome to Our Home
Do you ever watch Extreme Home Make Over (we love that show)? In fact, with our house we did exactly that “an extreme home make over”. Our home is located in the quiet neighbourhood near Little Italy. Vito and I grew up in the neighbourhood and we love it. It is exactly what we wanted--It’s Our Home...warm, cozy, and inviting and we cannot wait to share our home with a child and make many memories to last a lifetime.       

Our Promise to You

• Is to give unconditional LOVE, guidance, support, well-being and respect as all children should have in their life.
• Is to read each night before bed even if it is the same nursery rhyme book over and over again...reading is essential for a child.
• Is to provide a g ood education because everyone knows that one needs an education to get ahead in life.
• Is to be a FAMILY because having a family is one of the greatest joys in life.
• IS TO THANK YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY FOR GIVING US OUR FAMILY.
• Is to give kisses and hugs and say “I LOVE YOU” every morning when we awake and every night before going to bed.
• Is to make “play dates” with family and friends who also have children.
• Is to make sure that teeth are always brushed even if the toothpaste tastes “yucky” as many children tend to think so.
• Is to never forget where they came from and when the time is right to let them know.

Our Relationship With You
We are so excited that you are reading our letter--thank you! We both want to express our gratitude for what you are doing. We know that you are making one of the most difficult decisions in your life. While we will never understand how difficult your decisions are, we do know that they are made with great LOVE. 

One of the things in which we feel is important to us for you know is that we will be there for you to give you support and encouragement during and after your pregnancy should you feel comfortable with that from us. We chose open adoption because we look forward to building a relationship with you both before and after your child is born and we welcome the chance to learn as much about you and your families as you feel comfortable sharing.

Your child will know as much about their birth families and the circumstances of their adoption as we are able to tell them. We are comfortable in exchanging pictures, letters, and visits provided you are comfortable in doing so. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, whatever your decision may be.

Adopting a child will be such a gift to us as we become a family. We would be honoured to speak to you about the choices you want to make for your child, and how we can be part of those choices going forward. You are in our thoughts and we wish you all the best.

Sincerely,
Cristina and Vittorio