Another birthday!

 Quinn and Aunt Laurie on the patio (enjoying a snack!)

 Quinn's Grandma with a camera... (it seems our group always has a few cameras snapping away at all times!)

 Steve and his Grandma  (5/07/11)

 Laurie and Steve with Grandpa and Grandma!

 Quinn Showing Alex his crayons and coloring book.

Last Saturday, the same day Steve, Quinn and I drove to Wausau, WI to meet my family for a surprise birthday party for my Grandma & Grandpa Sattler, was also the same day we celebrated Steve's Grandpa Jerry's birthday!

We headed directly back to Roseville, MN from Wausau, WI (about a three hour drive), to meet Grandpa Jerry, Grandma Lu, Jan, Stan and Laurie (along with Steve's aunt, uncle and cousin) to celebrate his Grandpa's birthday and Mother's Day early.

  We had a great day of traveling across two states to visit family for birthday celebrations and Mother's Day!

What a great weekend we had! Such wonderful memories.

Happy Birthday, Grandma and Grandpa!

 I believe the surprise party was a success!

Here Grandma/pa are walking into the room where we were all waiting to sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 We took up the entire back room.

It was a great turnout!

 Three generations: Quinn, Gretchen and Grandma Sattler ~ 5/07/2011

 My favorite picture of the day. It captured the mood perfectly. Grandma and Grandpa were so happy!

 Happy 80th Birthday, Grandma!

 Top Row: David, Phil, Dan, Karl, Kevin and Paul

Bottom Row: Michele, Bea, Martha, Grandpa, Grandma,

Gretchen, Kristin and Deb

 Now one with some of the grand kids, 

spouses/significant others 

and great grandchildren!

Happy Birthday, Grandma and Grandpa!!!

We had a great time celebrating the day with you. God's Blessings for the year ahead!

Little helper

 Quinn plays like he has 'work' to do!

"Mom, leave me alone, I'm mowing the lawn!"

He doesn't know exactly where the rain gutter
 should go, but he's going to try and figure it out!!

 Dear Quinn,

Almost 15 months old, you have a strong & determined mind of your own!  You want to do things by yourself, and you let me know how angry you feel if I take something away from you, or move you from a certain area in the yard.

You love being outdoors (and so do I), but I think you become quickly frustrated as I don't let you get into everything. (as I know you would like!) 

Today you were frustrated when mommy had to move you off the stairs. Then you found a big walking stick, and when Tucker tried to take it away from you, I was amazed at how hard you held onto it and how mad you got at Tucker!!    I love seeing your personality blossom more everyday, but please understand you aren't 15 years old, you are still just 15 months old!

We don't want you growing up any faster

than you already are!

Love,

Mama

Bubbles and outside fun!

Our day was spent:

Waking up happy (the sun was finally shining!)

Going to the zoo with Quinn's Aunt Mandy!

Eating lots..(and lots) of graham crackers while watching fish, monkeys, moose and camels.

Visiting the goats (As you know, they're our favs!)

Coming home for a quick nap, and then waking to:

PLAY OUTSIDE!

It was a great day!

Meeting baby Mason!

Quinn (14 months old), Gretchen, Melissa

and Mason (3 weeks old).

 I heart baby yawns!!!

 Proud new family of three: Missy, Matt and Mason.





Quinn was able to meet their cat Snickers, too.

Steve, Quinn and I headed out to Buffalo Lakes, MN to visit our friends who just had their baby on Apr. 12th. 

I was honored that my friend asked if I'd take some photos for them. I had so much fun, but quickly realized I still have a lot to learn!

...I am thinking about signing up for an online photography class as well as stocking up on numerous books to learn a lot more. It's a fun hobby, but I want to become more knowledgeable as well.

Thanks for having us over, Matt and Missy!!

Your little boy is absolutely adorable!