First camping and hiking adventure

We enjoyed Devil's Lake State Park with Auntie Monica, Alexandrea, and Grant!!

Reunion with Aja and Sofia

Five years ago, Aja and Sofia were in Karaganda, just a crib away from each other.

Aja with her caregiver in 2009

             Sofia with her caregiver in 2009.

And here they are together again!!  Aja from Hawaii, and Sofia in Milwaukee.  A world apart, but a special bond that will keep them connected forever.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

I'm 5 years old!!

Hooray!  Sofia is 5 years old!!

                                                      Celebrating with Oma ma

                                                     Working on her I Pad

                    Friends came over for an old fashioned birthday party.

          Birthday dinner with Aunt Carol, Auntie Kathy, and Uncle Hank.