Ava was excited to use her new bathrobe after bathtime. She looks like such a little girl and not a baby anymore.

We rarely see her eyes open

Ava the princess

Ava got some princess things for Christmas...oh I vowed never to let my child be a "princess" girl, but look what happened

Naomi sleeps peacfully during the day and is a different bird at night. I think she is getting used to being held and is not liking sleeping by herself at night.

Our most precious gift of 2008,
Naomi home from the hospital

Naomi had a different type of party...sleeping, eating, and pooping.

Ava went to a Christmas party at the hospital and was all tuckered out.

December 2008

Ava and mom getting ready to pick out a Christmas tree

Naomi 6 weeks old

Naomi

6 weeks old and into some real clothes.

Ava and Naomi

Give "Valuable princess" smootchies

Naomi

Yes, I am 5 weeks old!

Naomi 3 weeks

Daddy holding Naomi - 3 weeks old.

Family Photo

This was going to be our Family Christmas card but now with Naomi here it is a little out dated.

Ava as a baby: 1 month old

Naomi Rayne Koch

Born on October 22nd 2008
29 weeks gestation and weighing 2 lbs

She is currently in the NICU

Ava

Ava is getting ready to celebrate her 3rd birthday on November 24th.

The Koch Family Blog

This is a transition from Ava's blog into the family blog. I guess it is a normal progression that Ava is beginning to realize that she no longer is the center of the universe. We will be placing photos and updates of Ava and Naomi on this site, maybe occasionally Karl and I as well. Enjoy