April 2010, Cook, Grand Daughter Zoe

Here she is Zoe, the newest baker extraordinaire, working on Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. She is the 4th generation to use this proud old mixer. Spinning can't be far behind. But I can now announce that another little Gwinn is expected this fall.

May 2007, Happy Mother's Day Grammy

Here's Zoe with a beautiful bouquet of tulips for me on Mother's Day. I enjoyed the photo so much since we were unable to be with them in Minneapolis.

Jan. 2007, Zoe's Baptism

Zoe grew quickly and and in January 2007 we celebrated her baptism. My husband Rich did the honors and baptising a happy, alert Zoe.

She wore my daughter's baptismal dress which had been crocheted in 1975, 31 years earlier by her Grandmother Edith Z.

Oct. 2006, A Granddaughter Named Zoe

Four weeks earlier than she was due, little Zoe Martha Gwinn was born to my daughter Ann and son-in-law Chris, October 12 2006, barely making five pounds.

I had a short break in my hectic teaching schedule and was able to drive to Minneapolis to be of help to the new family. I stayed for 10 days and watched this little one grow before my very eyes. It was truly an amazing gift to see and hold my daughter's daughter.

Before I left, Rich and his mom Edith came up and celebrated Rich's birthday. Zoe gave him his first card.