Sunday, June 3, 2012

Big Changes!!

Summer 2012 is bringing BIG changes to the Koch family.  After a lot of prayer and talking with God, we have made the decision to step out in faith and for me to retire early from my teaching career after 7 years.  We feel that God is calling me to stay at home with the girls and to explore other avenues.  This is one decision that is kindof scary, but very exciting at the same time.  We are thrilled to see what God has in store for us moving forward.  If there is one thing I can pass along to others it would be...Pray, "God give me the courage to be the person you created me to be, and to do what you have annointed me to do."  Amen.

Here's an update on the family...


 Update on Carter...
We just celebrated her BIG 1st birthday a month ago.  It was a ton of fun hanging out with family and celebrating this sweet girls big day.  She is walking all over the place and loves climbing stairs.  We are looking forward to when she discovers how to come back down the stairs. She has her two top front teeth and the two bottom.  She is constantly smiling and laughing.  Watching her follow her big sister and interact is awesome. 

Update on Malia...
In about a week we will be celebrating her 4th birthday.  It is so hard to believe she is already 4 years old.  Per her request we are celebrating it at the county park and are having a Minnie Mouse themed party.  She is very outgoing but also so kind and thoughtful.  She says the funniest things!! She loves having a little sister, except of course when Carter wants to play with one of her toys.  I can only imagine what it will be like when they are in middle school and swapping clothes and makeup. 

To say that we feel very blessed is an understatement.  Each and every day we thank God for two amazing healthy girls, wonderful family & friends, and for bringing us together and blessing our marriage.  We know that this year is going to bring lots of change, but we know that God is behind them all and we are excited.  We are stepping out in faith and without a doubt know that God is going to protect us, guide us, and bless us. 

Thanks for taking the time to read our blog.
~ The Koch's

Monday, January 2, 2012

Embracing 2012!!

It is hard to think that we are entering into 2012! Last year was specially in many ways, but mostly because our sweet Carter Belle entered the world. The last nine months have been full of fun, laughter and smiles. We are really excited to see what God has in store for us this year.
We just got done packing up our Christmas decorations. Malia kept saying, "Mommy you are ruining my Christmas home and Santa won't come if there are no decorations". :) Sweet girl! All of us had a wonderful Christmas and are sad that it is already over. But, it is also exciting to look forward to what is yet to come. Can't believe in only 3 months we will be celebrating Carter's 1st birthday. Whoa, does time fly!!
Click here to see the fun we had before, during, & after Christmas.
Happy New Year friends & family!!! We love you all.
PS Here is a video of Carter first crawling.