Occupation 

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hobby

CrossFit / Working out

Favorite Family Activity

Tailgating & Packer games

Favorite Food

BBQ ribs

Favorite Movie

Gladiator

Favorite Place to Travel

Up north on a lake

Occupation 

Medical

Education

Doctorate 

Hobby

Reading 

Favorite Family Activity

Family dinner at my grandparents' restaurant

Favorite Food

Authentic Mexican street tacos 

Favorite Movie

Harry Potter

Favorite Place to Travel

Mexico

Our Story

We first met while working at the college recreation center. At the time, sparks didn't exactly fly, but we became good friends. Fast forward about five years after I (Carrie) finished graduate school and moved to town for my dream job. I thought I didn't know anyone here, but a mutual friend reminded me that Garot also lived in the area. I reached out just hoping to reconnect with an old friend and make the move a little easier. Garot swears I was flirting! We agreed to meet for brunch, which turned into dinner because we were having such a great time. By the end of that night, we both knew we had found something special.

On October 13, 2018, we celebrated our wedding day surrounded by family and friends. We were married in Racine, WI, and continued the celebration in Burlington, right along the river. It was a beautiful fall day filled with love, laughter, and joy. Guests enjoyed an incredible charcuterie board before dinner, and later we danced the night away to live music from a band called The Presidents. It was truly the perfect start to our life together. 

Our daughter, Gianna, is a joyful and curious little girl whose bright smile lights up every room. We're committed to creating a safe, loving, and supportive home for her and her future siblings. She loves books, music, dancing, and caring for her baby dolls, showing us every day what a wonderful big sister she will be. She has a spunky side that fills our home with endless laughter.

We've shared Gianna's adoption story with her from the start, speaking openly about her birth family and reminding her how loved she is by so many. We read adoption-themed books together and maintain an open relationship with her birth parents and extended family through photos and life updates.



It is very important to us that we can let Gianna know that we have always kept our promises to her birth family, as it is our promise to you that we will keep our promise to you and your child.

Our Home

Our friendly neighborhood is filled with tree-lined streets, welcoming neighbors of all ages, wooded lots that attract visiting wildlife, and nearby parks for recreation and enjoyment. There are plenty of growing families, and we look forward to watching the kids ride their bikes, trick-or-treating, going sledding in the winter, and watching the neighborhood fireworks from our backyard with Gianna and your child in the future. It's a great neighborhood for raising a family!

Our home is a beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath, open-concept ranch with a large fenced-in backyard. Having a spacious yard for outdoor activities and plenty of room inside for our growing family was very important to us. We look forward to personally decorating a nursery to welcome your child home.



In our home, you'll often find us cooking together in the kitchen, relaxing in the living room, or playing with the dogs in the backyard. It's also common for us to have friends and family over to share in the fun!

We are an active family who enjoys spending as much time together as possible. We embrace what our state and our community have to offer. One of the best things about living in Wisconsin is experiencing all four seasons. You can often find us visiting local farmers' markets, exploring the wildlife sanctuary, enjoying the zoo, playing at the playground, and attending the summer concert series in the park.

Living in Wisconsin, we are huge Packer fans! Each year, we attend a few home games and enjoy hosting tailgates with family and friends. Grilling brats and burgers has become a tradition for us, and we often hand one out to opposing fans as a small token of welcome. Trust us, there's nothing quite like the energy and atmosphere of Game Day! We also enjoy attending Brewers baseball games and cheering them on whenever we can!

Garot's Family

Garot is the youngest of three children, with two older sisters. Ashley is married to Josh, and together they have two children, Leroy (7 yrs. old) and Lilah (3 yrs. old). We talk to our siblings almost daily and get together as often as possible. They are very supportive of our adoption plans and have fully embraced welcoming Gianna into the family, just as they will your child.



Garot's parents, Scott and Wendi, have been married for 42 years. Their relationship has always been a source of inspiration, showing us the value of commitment and unconditional love. They are incredible grandparents who visit often, celebrate milestones with us, and pour love into every moment spent with their grandchildren.

Growing up in a large Italian family, Carrie has always been extremely close to her relatives. In fact, if she ever introduced you to her family, you wouldn't be able to tell who was related by blood and who was not, because in her eyes, family is family. That is a value we carry as a couple as well, always prioritizing quality time and making memories with those we love.

Carrie is the third of four children. Her oldest sibling is Nicki, who has one son, Carter (7 yrs. old). Her older brother, Marty, is married to Nancy, and they have one son, Henry (20 mos.), and are expecting a daughter soon. Her younger brother is Joey. Just like Garot's family, Carrie's siblings are fully supportive of our adoption journey and excited to welcome another child into the family.



Carrie's parents, Tony and Judy, have been married for 44 years. They are amazing grandparents who are a constant source of encouragement, love, and support. Whether visiting often or cheering on life's milestones, they have shown what it means to be both dedicated parents and extraordinary grandparents.

Garot & Carrie - A Look Into Our Life

Our Sweet Pups

Carrie has always had a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. In 2018, we fostered our first puppy and were instantly hooked! There is something so special and rewarding about helping each animal find its perfect home.

That journey led us to rescuing our two loved and very spoiled pups, Lola and Oso, who have fully embraced their roles as big sister and big brother. Lola is a 7-year-old German Shepherd/Carolina Dog mix who loves playing catch and patiently lets Gianna toss the ball to her around the house. Oso is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever mix who is never without a stuffed animal in his mouth. He is gentle, loves to be pet, and happily joins in Gianna's pretend play. Most nights, he can be found curled up in her nursery during bedtime, making sure he is close by.



Both Lola and Oso earned their Canine Good Citizen certificates, which basically means that it is not just us who thinks our dogs are great! They adore Gianna and are extremely gentle and patient with her. Their favorite treats are ice cream cones, and they never let a single crumb from the highchair go to waste.

Adventure Awaits

Traveling and exploring new places is something we truly love. Whether we are checking out something new in our city, taking a road trip across the state, or flying across the world, we love the adventure of discovering new places together. Travel gives us the chance to appreciate something new and helps us see the world from different perspectives. Some of our adventures have taken us to Boston, San Diego, Washington D.C., Nashville, San Francisco, Chicago, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We look forward to sharing this love of travel with our children, creating memories along the way, and giving them the chance to experience new people, cultures, and traditions.

Summer's Up North

Each summer, we go up north with Garot's side of the family, who rent a lake house for a week. This week is filled with boat rides, campfires, swimming, fishing, cooking out, and ice cream (AKA Cream Crawls!). Being unplugged from technology for a week with family allows us to enjoy each other's company and continue to build great relationships, especially when spending time together with the cousins.

With close relationships to both our families and many friends, we enjoy many traditions throughout the year that bring everyone together and we can’t wait to share them with your child.

Carrie’s family always celebrates birthdays with a homemade cake, a tradition her mom started and Nana now carries on for the grandkids, including Gianna’s special strawberry smash cake.

For Halloween, we love dressing up in matching costumes and joining friends and family for trick-or-treating and festive fun.

Our Christmas season begins with a trip to the tree farm, decorating with music and cookies, and enjoying the Garden of Lights with Garot’s family. Christmas Eve is spent at church and celebrating with his family, while Christmas Day is brunch and gifts with Carrie’s. Since Gianna joined us, we’ve added choosing a new ornament each year and look forward to creating even more traditions as our family grows.



We ring in each New Year with close friends, sharing dinner, games, and reflections on the past year, a special time for both kids and adults alike.