Category Archives: Messin’ with my kids

The Angel Tree (a heartwarming Koch family Christmas tale)

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

. . Every family has their own “family lore” – stories handed down from generation to generation.  These are generally told around the campfire, on the front porch, or around the dining room table.  The good ones are side-splittingly funny; the really … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rachel!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

. It was 32 years ago today that our lives changed in the space of an instant. One second we were a couple, and the next we were a family. It still never ceases to amaze me how seamlessly that … Continue reading →

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Happy 26th Birthday, Sarah!

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

. Twenty-six 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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

. 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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Forever 26

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

. Today marks the day that we welcomed our beloved second daughter, Michelle, into the world.  It seems like only yesterday that we were counting her fingers and toes. Never let it be said that God doesn’t have a wicked … Continue reading →

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Top 10 (OK, 11) Tips on Surviving Your High School Reunion

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

. Tomorrow, Paul and I will be heading down the highway to attend my 40th High School Reunion.  It’ll be great to see old friends and catch up on what’s been happening in our lives, but I’m sure that I am … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day (03/14)

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

Yes, I’m a geek – I bought this for Rachel several years ago: . She’s a geek, too – she loved it…. (And yes, I bought myself one as well – couldn’t be letting her have all the fun!) .

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