Life

I keep hoping life will slow down just a little bit so I can find some time to do things like update my blog, but I just don't see that happening any time soon! I can't believe it has been so long since I have updated. The last time I posted, I was getting ready to have a girls weekend away. For the record, IT WAS FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! I am ready to go again!! So, what has the Koepp family been up to for the last 5 months? Here is the reader's digest version.

December was a busy month full of last minute shopping, getting packages shipped, school parties, and enjoying the time off from school! We had a wonderful Christmas!

The kiddos in their Christmas jammies!

On Christmas day, Colton turned 12 years old! Gosh, why does that seem like such a big number!!? It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital...our little 6 pound baby. Now I look at him, nearly 5 feet tall, and am so proud of the amazing young man that he is growing up to be! He is awesome and I am so blessed to be his mom!

Happy Birthday, Colton!

In January, I flew to Oregon to spend 5 days with my little brother, Robbie!! He and his wife, Ashley, had just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. I flew in the day they came home from the hospital with sweet baby Bronx. I had a wonderful time hanging out with Rob and Ashley, and LOVED all the baby snuggling that I got!!!

Baby Bronx - 4 days old

Robbie, Ashley, and baby Bronx

When I got back from Oregon, I spent a week taking care of a house full of sick kiddos. Then, I came down with the flu. I was sick as a dog for a week.....a very long week. I am so thankful for an amazing friend who pretty much made sure we had a meal every night and bags of groceries to get us through the week. Well, after recovering from the flu, I had less than a week to put my house back in order, get caught up on the laundry, and get ready for my dad to come stay with us. He was having hip replacement surgery here in Austin, and was staying with us through his recovery. Once again, I am so thankful for amazing friends that helped with my kids so that I could be at the hospital with my dad. He was with us for a month and had a remarkable recovery!

Grandpa and Mason

Here are a few snapshots of the other things that have kept us busy, and smiling, these past few months!!

Lots of dress-up!

Lots of family playtime!

Lots of school!

Lots of hide-and-seek!

Lots of Church! Colton received the Aaronic Priesthood! It was an extremely special day for both Colton and Kyle. I also received a calling at church. I am the Laurels Advisor. I teach the 16-17 year old girls and get to spend Wednesday evenings doing fun activites and service projects with them.

Kindergarten Rodeo (Is he a little stud, or what!!?)

Witte Museum with friends during Spring Break! Mason, Micah, Caden, Miss Whitney, Mia, Colton, Arden, and London

Happy Birthday, Kyle!!

I just had to include this picture because it cracks me up. We totally cleaned out our cars and did some seat rearranging. In the midst of it, I looked over and just bust up laughing at all the car seats! It amazes me that they all even fit into our car!!