My Best Buddy Sofia – this picture was actually taken quite a while ago, but it has always been one of my favorites. Taken in January 2004 in Solvang, CA.

It is hard to believe Miss Sofia is six years old. I saw Sofia being born, and it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. She is a soulmate, indeed, and brings me so much joy I can hardly stand it. She also has a rock star of a big sister named Katarina who is on her way to being the next Mia Hamm, a big brother named Gabby who blows me away with his analytical mind and a younger brother named Nicolas – my godson – who is basically Bam-Bam with dark hair and a wicked sense of humor. What on earth will they be up to ten, twenty years from now? No one knows, but it is going to be an amazing journey to witness.