Central WI State Fair

Sofia's favorite part was the pony ride.


Petting the baby cow.




Riding the train.

Riding the ferris wheel with Daddy.

On the carousel with Mami.

Dancing Butterfly

Day at the beach

A fun day at Kohler-Andrae State Park beach.

Sofia chasing bubbles on the beach with Grandma.

Smiling for a picture with Uncle Shawn.




Burying feet in the sand.

Running on the beach.

Celebrating Miracles

Last month Sofia participated in Relay for Life in Marshfield for the first time. My Mom has participated for many years, but this was her 2nd year participating as a cancer survivor. Like so many others, our family has been devastated by cancer time and again. My Mom lost both her parents and two sisters to cancer, and 6 months after her own diagnosis, her younger brother received his diagnosis.

Even though my Mom is still fighting hard, we had much to celebrate. The first miracle was my Mom surviving the doctors' original prognosis, and the second miracle came with the referral of Sofia. At the beginning of the year, we all thought time was not on our side, and my Mom's dream of becoming a Grandma looked dim at best. So even the timing of these miracles was a miracle!
The last year has renewed my faith in HOPE. Even when things are so dark, you can't see any light, there is still a light there.

Grandpa, Mami, Sofia, Grandma