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Ben & Grant

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Ben

Jester

Gender:

Male

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

New York

Religion:

Spiritual

Education:

High School

Profession:

Broadway performer, TV/Media host, Teacher, Emcee for World's largest Gay Travel company

Political Affiliation:

Lean Liberal

Grant

Neighbor

Gender:

Male

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

New York

Religion:

Spiritual

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Audio Book Narrator, Community Leader

Political Affiliation:

Lean Liberal

Hello!

Hi!!! We're Ben and Grant, the Caameron-Cartwright's! Thanks so much for taking a moment to learn a little bit about us. We are so excited and hopeful to build our family through adoption. We have a warm, nurturing and super fun-loving home to share in NYC. We know what a big a time this and we want you to know that we are commited to every step along this journey with you. We are here with open hearts and minds anytime at all. We really are THOSE guys :) We'd love to connect, hear your story, and share in this heartfelt journey.

Ben & Grant

It's all about love!

It's all about love!

We love Broadway and Alicia Keys!!!

We love Broadway and Alicia Keys!!!

Always having fun!

Always having fun!

If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?

Micahel Fasbender, people asy we look alike

-Grant

I'm super competitive when it comes to...

Trivia! I belong to an online trivia leaugue and we sometimes got out. JEOPARDY is one of my favorite shows. yes, I am a little bit nerdy that way ;)

-Ben

We are the best choice because…

We have put every ounce of ourselves into this decision and are passionately commited to family and raising safe and happy kids

-Grant

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

Kylie Minouge (Australian Pop Star)

-Grant

Bike gang!

Bike gang!

When is Australia.....

When is Australia.....

Palm Springs, baby!

Palm Springs, baby!

What is the best word to describe our family?

Loving

-Grant

If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...

Eliminate racism, mysogyny and hatred.

-Ben

Favorite season and why?

I grew up in Australia, where it's always hot, so I love winter!

-Grant

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

We consder ourselves to be very spiritual. We both had extreme religious upbringings and have found the greatest peace in a loving and open view of mankind

-Ben

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

What a powerful force the moon is, how expansive the sky, how magic the stars :)

-Ben

Dogs or cats?

DOGS, and we have the best one!

-Grant

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

Grant has a biological dauhgter, Evie Dove (Ben's a thrilled Step Dad). She is sooooo excited to have a little brother or sister. She talks about it non stop :)

-Ben

On our way to see the Wicked movie. Ben was in the the original Broadway cast!

On our way to see the Wicked movie. Ben was in the the original Broadway cast!

With Ben's parents and aunt!  We love them so much!

With Ben's parents and aunt! We love them so much!

The beginning of our journey

The beginning of our journey

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

Such a vibrant and diverse community and of course, we have Central Park 20 seconds out of our door

-Grant

My best friend would describe me as...

Devoted

-Ben

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

Happy, secure and living her best life. Surrounded by love.

-Grant

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

RV! We LOVE a roadtrip and seeing as much of the world as we can

-Ben

we can still hear the squeals of excitement!

we can still hear the squeals of excitement!

we all scream for ice cream!

we all scream for ice cream!

Sleepy

Sleepy

Dogs or cats?

Dogs! We have a bernedoodle named Barrel....she's amazing with kids and is the sweetest animal on earth

-Ben

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

Vegan Pancakes...I make the best. Even Ben (a carnivore) agrees

-Grant

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

So much access to culture, community and diversity. Not to mention great schools

-Ben

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

RV!

-Grant

Favorite season and why?

Summer. Love the beach and getting out in nature!

-Ben

What is the best word to describe our family?

Fun + Loving = Funloving

-Ben

We are the best choice because…

We have lived alot of life and are commited to mindful, supportive parenting. We believe in the joy of nurturing a child to be the most authentic, comfortable and kind version of themselves

-Ben

Sydney Opera House..stunning!

Sydney Opera House..stunning!

with Ben's sister Michelle!

with Ben's sister Michelle!

Noone I'd rather spend life with!

Noone I'd rather spend life with!

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

I have a daughter, Evie Dove. She's 5 and lives in Australia with her mum. We visit all the time and she comes to NY twice a year. She is already collecting old toys to give to her new baby brother or sister. She's going to be the best big sister!

-Grant

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

Music! we sing at home all the time and always have something playing

-Ben

We can't wait to share our love and lives with a baby boy or girl!

We can't wait to share our love and lives with a baby boy or girl!

We can't wait to share our love and lives with a baby boy or girl!

We can't wait to share our love and lives with a baby boy or girl!