To Fargo and a belated 7247th IMSU Christmas Party

The day that Lochlan and I got home to Aberdeen from St. Louis we had to leave with John to go to Fargo, ND for Drill. That was very hectic!! I was in charge of the unit's Christmas party, but all went really well. Lochlan had a really good time even though he didn't like Santa again. Pops, Brenda, and Duane ( Brenda's husband) all made it to the party!! It was really nice to see them all. Brenda and Duane were only able to stay a few hours, but Pops stayed with us at Jennifer Dow's house. Lochlan really like Dow!! So that is the beginning and the rest are just pictures of the month of January. Love to all, the Quinns

Santa at the 7247th Christmas Party...

Army Commendation Medal being awarded


Stair climbing at Dow's house

Jennifer Dow and Lochlan with new PJ's

Hat from Patty!!

Oh!!! What is this...

Playing with He Man toys...

Pops giving Lochlan a ride in his dump truck!!

Vroom, Vroom!!!

Ready for the nightly bath

Naked Man in the Bathroom

Lochlan pushing his truck

Lochlan happy with his accomplishments

Lochlan crying after hitting his face on the way down...

Trying to Color with Daddy!!

So proud of his new trick...


Playing with Daddy


Learning to make blowing noises, watch the tummy!


Playing hide and go seek/chase with Daddy

Hanging out in St. Louis after Christmas

Here are some pictures of everyone hanging out and relaxing after the Christmas affair!!

I was able to catch up with a few of my friends from High School! We had a really good time!

Having fun after lunch with Kristen Middeke!

Catching up with Joy while we made cookies!

Of course we all had to catch up on the hugs from last year and for the next year!

How sweet!

Aunt Patty looks so tiny!!

These are some of Lochlan being his cute self, discovering the world around him and smiling!!

After a hard night of partying!!

Enthralled with a birthday balloon!

Mom's makeshift dodge drafter is a snake filled with sand...

A New Exemption

Lochlan trying to climb the high chair under the vigilant eye of Auntie

Although not a lot of words, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words... Elizabeth Quinn

The Airport and Christmas in St. Louis, MO

Here are the pictures from the airport on the way to St. Louis and Christmas while were there.

Taking a walk with Auntie

Lochlan made a couple of friends while we were on a layover in Minneapolis, MN. He crawled over to a little girl and they discovered a cart together. Lochlan also wanted a gentleman's soda, and was very persistent about it. Every time the man would put his drink back on the ground Lochlan would race over and try to take a drink!! It was too funny!!

Wow!! Look what we found!!

May I have a drink??

It was so wonderful to be with family for Christmas. My immediate family was there, as was Aunt Patty (my Dad's sister). Catching up face-to-face is so much better than over the phone!! Here are some picture from gift giving/opening.

Being introduced to Lincoln Logs!

The family with a sleeping little one...

Dad so happy with his coat!!

The Pierce/Quinn Family

Playing with Auntie Beckers!!

The Pierce/Quinn Family (-) Mom/Leigh (+) Aunt Patty Johnson

Lochlan also had a pre-birthday dinner with just us, and Rebekah and Mom/Leigh made and decorated Lochlan's first cake. They made it so "Lochlan" is peeking into a fish tank. He really enjoys doing this in real life and that is where they got the idea!! I don't think I will ever be able to live up to this cake absolutely gorgeous!!!! Huzzah!!! For Mom and Beckers!!!

Lochlan looking into the fish tank depicted with nerds and Jelly Bellies!

A close up of the face

A fish on the side of the cake...

The illustrious cake makers and the man of the hour!!

Getting icing help from Papa

Happy Birthday, Lochlan!

Also Lochlan made a friend. Aleya Vanden Brink adored him. She hugged and kissed him for a very long time! They had a great time.

Lochlan and his friend Aleya Vanden Brink

Kissed!!

Thanks for visiting!!!
John, Elizabeth, and Lochlan Quinn

Pre-Christmas Fun

Hello everyone, This is pictures mostly. These are from before Christmas while we were waiting to go to St. Louis for Christmas. We had a little ceremony of our own before we left. The movies are just really cute little tidbits of our lives. Enjoy!!

Helping open the presents at home in Aberdeen

He loves playing with the Sesame Street cars

I am warm... Are you???

Helping Dada

The great booty from Dan and Terry

I love ripping the paper!!

Out and about, all tucked in!!


"Helping" wrap Dada's gift


Crawling and Giving Mama a Sock

London Bridge is falling down, Falling down!!!

Playing the cookie tin

The yogurt catastrophe!!

Opening the gift from Dan and Terry

Thank you so much for viewing our blog, Elizabeth

To Fargo and Pops Comes to Visit

I am about a month behind but catching up, sorry for the delay. We 3 were in St. Louis for Christmas and then had to go the Fargo for Drill. More to come soon, love to all Elizabeth

Who is the coolest cat around??

These are from the beginning of December. We went Fargo for Drill and while we were ther it snowed for 12 hrs. We/they got 6 in. in that time!! I was so glad the our little blue Honda Civic is AWD because I sure needed it. The snow removal men didn't start removing the snow until it had started to slow down and by that time there was ALOT of snow on the ground!! All this to say that it was Lochlan's first introduction to snow and I wanted John to be able to have that honor, so we bundled up and went to see "Dada" at the Drill Center.

Oh, Wow!!! It is so cold!!!

What is all this white stuff??

Whenever I am in Fargo Lochlan and I visit Crystal and her son Hunter!! We love being able to catch up and compare notes. The boys are starting to notice each other and want to interact! It is son fun to watch them. Lochlan was able to give his first Christmas gift to Hunter! So fun!! Crystal is due on the 27th with her 2nd, a little girl, Natalie Nicole.

Hunter and Lochlan sharing the sippy cup

Lochlan giving his first Christmas present

So happy to be with my friend, Hunter!!!

Mr. Big Blue Eyes

Playing with Hunter (Crystal and Natalie in the back)

Lochlan is a pretty good traveler, but he starts to get antsy the last part of our trip home and if the sun is in his face. We had to rig snugglie up so that he was Lochlan's sunscreen on the way to Fargo. When Lochlan starts to get antsy on the way home, that is when the "Mama Theater" opens for business.

On our way home to Aberdeen from Fargo

Keeping the sun off on the way to Fargo with Snugglie

Pops came to stay with us for about a week so that he and John could go Pheasant hunting and Pops could watch Lochlan while John and I went to Firefighter "B shift's" Christmas Party. We had a great time while Pops visited. Lochlan found that his finger fits into his nose and was fascinated by that for a day. He is also starting to crawl and loves to stand up next to the chest and pull whatever is on there off!! He also had a great time crawling about naked before bath time. Lochlan loved playing with Abe's cage and watching the fish tank!!

Look who came to visit!?!?!?!

Little naked man

Naked boy on the go!!!

What is all this??

Does this move?

What can I get in to know that I am up here???

Does this go here??

Does it fit?

Bothering Abe

Playing with Abe

Open, Close, Open, Close

Gotta love those fishies

Big trouble for the Ladies!!!

Thank you all for your support and love, Elizabeth, John, and Lochlan! xoxox