Born: October 27, 1997 in St. Peter, Minnesota

Vital Statistics: 7 Lbs. 14 Oz. - 21 Inches Long

Gretchen's First Birthday:

Getting Ready to Blow Out the Candle 
 

New Toys 
 

Queen of All She Surveys 
 

I Like Candles 
 

Joe, Give Me Those Crackers 
 

Three Generations 
 
 
 
 Old Pictures

 Gretchen's Smile

 Um Good

 Who Me?

 Sitting is Fun

 Hey, I Can Do This!
 
 

Talking with Mom right after birth -

Visiting with her brothers before school - 

With Mom and Tim - 
 
 

With big brother Brad - 
 
 

A close-up (too bad the flash didn't go off) - 
 
 

Gretchen's and Mom's hospital room - 
 
 

Leaving the hospital - 
 
 

Arriving home -