Category Archives: Family

For Bev – “Again Someday”

. Today would have been my little sister’s 51st birthday. Miss you like heck, Sis…. . (“Again Someday” by Blackmore’s Night – available on CD or MP3)

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“Teresa” – A Forgotten (and Not-So-Golden) Oldie

Growing up, I always wondered why my parents had named me “Teresa“. It isn’t a particularly common name (“Theresa” did make it to #65 in 1950); I lost track of the number of “Mary”s I grew up with, however! The only other girl … Continue reading →

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Watch Out World – She’s Officially “Legal” Today…..

. Twenty-one years ago today, a spirited whirlwind of a girl blew into our lives: ….and we have never been the same.  Where has all that time gone? God has a wicked sense of humor – ask any family that has more … Continue reading →

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…..

. This came out in 1996 – the first time I saw it, I almost fell off of the couch, I was laughing so hard. All these years later, it still makes me giggle 😛 . .

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Still Crazy (In Love) After All These Years

Thirty-three years ago today, two starry-eyed kids said “I do”…. To my wonderful husband, Paul – thank you for all of the special memories, and for making me so incredibly happy.

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After The Ball (My High School Reunion Tale Continues….)

. Well, it IS the Koch family, so you know that the “story” can’t end when the party does… When the festivities from our reunion were over, we stuck around to help clean up (we finally got out of there … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Michelle!

. It’s so hard to believe that it’s been 22 years since we welcomed our second daughter into the world. Where has the time gone? Our little girl has grown into a beautiful young woman, but it seems like just … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

On this day 54 years ago, my Mom and Dad tied the knot. I’m glad they did, ‘cuz otherwise, I wouldn’t be here…. In honor of this occasion, I’d like to dedicate one of my favorite songs to these two … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Fella

. Isn’t he the sweetest? I’m in the process of pulling together a bunch of pictures that friends have put up on Facebook the past couple of days from my high school reunion – my best friend, Becky, posted this … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the Best Husband in the World

On this day 53 years ago, a very special little boy was born. I just LOVE Birthdays!  (Especially mine….)

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