Current location: Whitefish Bay
Best part of GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee? GiGi’s is our home away from home. Our entire family gets something out of a visit to the Playhouse. Our youngest, Beatrix (who has designer genes), takes part in programming specially made to help her learn, grow, and live her best life. Her big brother and sister have fun, learn and make friends, too. And, as parents, we get to connect with families on a similar journey to share notes and find community.
Favorite place to take a visitor in Milwaukee? We’re festival people! We love all types of live music (so Bea can dance), ethnic foods and people watching. Some of our favorites are Bastille Days, Irish Fest and Festa Italiana.
How/Why did you get involved in GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee? An open house for GiGi’s when the Playhouse was just in the planning stages was the first time we met people in the Down syndrome community. Bea was just a few months old, so she has grown up with GiGi’s. I wanted to give back to the organization that’s been so wonderful for our daughter, so I became a board member. It’s been fulfilling and rewarding work to be a part of GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee!
Favorite comfort food? Stuffed peppers – our family recipe!
Favorite drink? Wine (what mom would be without it?)