<p>Sherrie Sonoda holds her daughter Sophia on a recent morning at
her home in Kila. In the background, proud father Steve Sonoda
looks on. Sophia, shown at top in Sherries hands, was five weeks
old Nov. 29. The Sonodas, who had given up on the idea of being
parents, adopted Sophia in late October.</p>
December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011 6 p.m.
Two years take Kila couple from terrified to overjoyed
Steve Sonoda, 57, cuddles newborn Sophia Grace gently in his strong arms as his wife, Sherrie, 47, smiles down at the two of them nestled on the couch with their dog, Kane. Sophia’s eyes lock lovingly at his face.