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
Our first big snow came during the week, so I couldn't wait till the weekend to get outside and play with Sofia. She had fun playing in the snow, and had to bring her baby outside and pull her in the sled. It was great until she decided she didn't want to keep her mittens on and then fell down. She cried, "Cold! Cold!" and then wanted to go inside. I'm sure we will have plenty of opportunities to go back out and play in it again....as long as I can get her to keep her mittens on!
On Nov. 12 we re-finalized our adoption in the state of Wisconsin!
A treat from the judge!
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.
Sofia chasing bubbles on the beach with Grandma.
Smiling for a picture with Uncle Shawn.
Burying feet in the sand.
Running on the beach.
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.
