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Growing Up!

2011-07-05T10:20:00.001-05:00

_MG_0674, originally uploaded by renfield33.

I think she is getting ready to crawl.

The Big Sister

2011-03-26T09:46:00.001-05:00

_MG_0030, originally uploaded by renfield33.

I tried to take some photos... kinda difficult!

The Navigator

2011-03-14T18:05:00.001-05:00

_MG_9980, originally uploaded by renfield33.

From the north Carolina zoo. Natalie loves to navigate the trails of the zoo.

The new baby is here.

2011-01-03T14:01:00.001-05:00

_MG_9236, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Elizabeth Clara Koch, born 12/30/2010 at 5:34 am.

Christmas is almost here.

2010-12-04T18:02:00.001-05:00

_MG_8609, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie is enjoying December in North Carolina.

Fall fun

2010-11-06T14:04:00.001-05:00

_MG_8295, originally uploaded by renfield33.

It's sweater time in NC.

Latest Version of Baby 2.0

2010-09-22T17:16:00.001-05:00

Latest Version of Baby 2.0, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie's Competition.

It's A Girl

2010-08-16T20:01:00.001-05:00

IMG, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie is going to have a sister in January.

At The Park...

2010-08-15T18:46:00.001-05:00

_MG_7873, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie's favorite park.

We no longer live in Detroit....

2010-08-05T20:55:00.001-05:00

_MG_7841, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie at the zoo.

2010-07-12T20:13:00.001-05:00

_MG_7780, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Photo of our last trip to the zoo in Detroit, MI. No zoo in Durham, NC. :-(

Natalie is 2 years old

2010-02-22T20:16:00.001-05:00

_MG_7470, originally uploaded by renfield33.

This is what 2 years gets you. Eating chocolate ice cream and talking on the phone!

Yes, the blog still lives!

2010-02-01T20:51:00.001-05:00

IMG_5939, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Natalie doing her best old lady impression with Mrs. Potato Head's glasses.

The Pumpkin

2009-10-26T19:49:00.001-05:00

IMG_7226, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie is not a fan, but we had a little fun while making it.

Fun at the Zoo

2009-09-02T18:47:00.001-05:00

IMG_6661, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Great time at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday!

Natalie has a new friend, and his name is ELMO!

2009-08-26T19:22:00.002-05:00

IMG_6630, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie apparently went completely nuts on Elmo today after watching twenty minutes of sesame street this morning. End result: After hours of saying nothing but Elmo, Laura went to Target and bought an Elmo doll and two DVDs.

Up North Again

2009-08-13T21:40:00.001-05:00

IMG_6548, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Laura, Natalie and Me at the Glen Lake overlook on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Leelanau County, MI. Laura and Me in the same spot 2 years prior.

Memorial Day Weekend!

2009-05-27T19:51:00.001-05:00

IMG_5909, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Where is the radiology?

2009-05-21T12:10:00.001-05:00

IMG_5833.jpg, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Just visited Vancouver, BC, Canada for the ASNR 2009 meeting. Check out my photo stream for a few photos from Vancouver, not necessarily the event.

The Weinermobile has been Spotted

2009-04-03T19:29:00.001-05:00

Weinermobile, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Spotted this on my drive home from Children's Hospital the other day. The license plate is BOLOGNA.

One Year Old

2009-03-30T20:22:00.001-05:00

IMG_5533, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie turned one year old in February, so Laura and I took a few photos (albeit a few weeks later) to keep as her one year photos!

In case you missed it...

2009-03-11T22:04:00.001-05:00

IMG_2742, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Natalie is one year old.

Making a little Skyline in DC

2009-02-18T20:47:00.001-05:00

Natalie Has Started Walking

2009-01-27T18:34:00.004-05:00

Natalie Walks
Originally uploaded by renfield33

She is scaring both the cats and her mother.

Riding in the Sled

2009-01-24T12:41:00.001-05:00

IMG_2521.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

More Cuteness

2009-01-24T12:40:00.001-05:00

IMG_2539.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Natalie Investigates Snow and Tries out her New Ugg Boots

2009-01-24T12:37:00.002-05:00

Natalie got out into the snow for the first time this week with Laura. Unfortunately, I have been sleeping all day because I have been on the midnight shift 2 out of the last 3 weeks.

IMG_2541.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-23T18:27:00.001-05:00

IMG_5334, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie contemplates everything she is thankful for this year while she sits in front of her Grandparents' tree this year.

It's been a while since I've posted

2008-12-06T16:29:00.001-05:00

IMG_5098, originally uploaded by renfield33.

But Natalie is still cute. I think she grew in the 5 days I was away in Chicago.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T12:05:00.001-05:00

IMG_5057, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie says happy Thanksgiving.

Just Checking In...

2008-11-17T19:09:00.001-05:00

IMG_5036, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie hasn't said hello in a while!

Natalie Left at Home with Dad

2008-10-26T18:51:00.001-05:00

IMG_4906, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Well... thank goodness for the new toys that Grannie and Grandfather bought me.

Natalie Hanging Out at the Detroit Zoo

2008-10-25T17:00:00.002-05:00

IMG_4786, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Grannie and Grandfather came to visit this weekend. The weather actually held out for a trip to the zoo!

Natalie doesn't like the taste of leaves

2008-10-20T19:43:00.001-05:00

IMG_4724, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Taken in the back yard of Laura's childhood house.

Natalie picks her pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.

2008-10-12T16:05:00.002-05:00

IMG_4644, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie picked this pumpkin for herself at the Long Family Orchard and Farm in Commerce, MI.

Things are going to get complicated very soon

2008-10-11T13:04:00.001-05:00

IMG_4600, originally uploaded by renfield33.

She knows how to stand now. Fortunately, she can't go from sitting to standing quite yet.

Natalie Supports Ed Hochuli

2008-09-28T10:23:00.001-05:00

IMG_1758.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Natalie has decided that despite all the controversy surrounding Ed Hochuli's call, she still supports him. Go NFL 85!

Praying mantis

2008-09-15T17:05:00.001-05:00

IMG_4507, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Ready to eat some bugs out behind our house.

Where is the baby?

2008-09-13T16:27:00.001-05:00

IMG_1619.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Laura and I actually escaped for a few hours and went to Eva's wedding at her farm near Cincinnati, oh.

Natalie says hello

2008-09-11T22:17:00.001-05:00

IMG_4487, originally uploaded by renfield33.

She likes her hat

The child turns six months.

2008-08-22T18:14:00.001-05:00

IMG_4465, originally uploaded by renfield33.

It has gone really fast. By the way, she has graduated from bumbo to a normal chair.

Natalie tries some carrots

2008-08-19T20:44:00.001-05:00

IMG_4428, originally uploaded by renfield33.

She thinks they are OK after the first few bites. This is the pre-carrot photo.

Natalie Goes Up North

2008-08-06T23:05:00.001-05:00

IMG_4422, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Back from up north... Laura and Natalie on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive with Little Glen lake in the background.

What a Difference a Few Months Make

2008-07-21T18:22:00.003-05:00

Laura and I try to take a few photos of Natalie every few months. Accidentally, I got the same photo of her a few months apart! She sure has changed.

This is her now...

And this is her a few months earlier.

Back from the beach

2008-07-21T18:20:00.001-05:00

IMG_4398.jpg, originally uploaded by renfield33.

You can only stay so long! This is a very underexposed photo of the beach... exposed for the sky! Whoops!

4 Month Photo Update

2008-07-02T19:32:00.001-05:00

IMG_4307, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Laura and I took some new photos of Natalie for her 4 month birhtday!

Laura Does a Massive Photo Update

2008-06-16T18:58:00.002-05:00

IMG_1150.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Laura has been taking tons of photos and uploading them to flickr. Check them out at Laura's flickr page

New Orleans, LA

2008-06-06T10:03:00.002-05:00

CRW_4219.jpg, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Well, I survived the trip to New Orleans... That is a crazy city. The conference was educational, and one of my presentations won an award. Overall, it was a good trip where I got to see some friends from out of town, and learn a lot about one of my favorite parts of radiology.

Just Hangin' with Dad

2008-05-12T20:28:00.001-05:00

IMG_4064, originally uploaded by renfield33.

How does she survive when Mom goes shopping?

She survived the baptism.

2008-05-06T18:34:00.001-05:00

IMG_4032, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Everyone followed the first rule - Don't drop the baby. Now we just have to wait and see if she gets sick from all the different people holding her all weekend.

Two Months Old

2008-04-19T16:47:00.001-05:00

IMG_3992, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Well... two months and one day.

Taken just a few minutes later.

2008-04-15T19:20:00.001-05:00

IMG_3921, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Thought I'd post this one too since some people only look on this page, and not my flickr page (link to the right, or just click on the photo!)

Quick update....

2008-04-15T19:19:00.001-05:00

IMG_3904, originally uploaded by renfield33.

We think she weighs 10.5 pounds by now.... She's looking a little scared here, huh? She's smiling now, but it's REALLY hard to catch it on camera!

Playing on Saturday Morning

2008-04-05T11:05:00.001-05:00

IMG_3856, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie has discovered a mirror hanging from her play mat. She likes to look at it for a while then knock it around for a bit.

She Meets The Uncle

2008-04-01T17:44:00.001-05:00

IMG_3774, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Uncle Brandon and Natalie.

Another photo stolen from Laura

2008-03-28T16:52:00.001-05:00

IMG_0621.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Look at the eyes!

Laura has been taking pictures...

2008-03-26T08:22:00.001-05:00

IMG_0640.JPG, originally uploaded by laurakoch.

Laura finally got some time to upload a few of her pictures to her own flickr account. Click on the photo to get there.

One Month Old

2008-03-22T12:40:00.001-05:00

IMG_3605, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie is now one month old. Taken this morning with natural light from the window.

Starting to wake up...

2008-03-18T21:43:00.002-05:00

Taking some photos for a birth announcement... will this one make the cut?

Chilling Out on a Saturday Morning

2008-03-15T12:28:00.001-05:00

IMG_3361, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Just chilling out in her bouncie chair!

Sleepy Baby

2008-03-02T08:49:00.001-05:00

IMG_3196, originally uploaded by renfield33.

They say babies are supposed to sleep 21 hours a day. Since we figured out how to feed her properly, she's taken to that schedule.

Saturday Morning Preparations...

2008-03-01T10:02:00.001-05:00

IMG_3175, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie had a bath this morning to prepare her for a visit from the grandparents...

Her name was dot for a while...

2008-02-28T13:51:00.001-05:00

IMG_3059, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Since she was just a dot on the first ultrasound, we called her dot while she was gestating. We had the name Natalie picked out for a long time, but we kept it a secret until she was born!

So Cute!

2008-02-27T17:02:00.001-05:00

IMG_2979, originally uploaded by renfield33.

We are enjoying Natalie more and more every day... This was taken right after she ate this morning... she looks pretty satisfied.

Coming home...

2008-02-24T16:33:00.001-05:00

IMG_2900, originally uploaded by renfield33.

We're home! Click on my flickr feed to the right to see all of the photos!

Natalie Grace Koch

2008-02-22T12:06:00.001-05:00

IMG_2835, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Natalie was born this morning at 11:03 am. 5 pounds, 14 ounces. 19 inches. Laura and Natalie are both doing well!

Last Night of Childbirth Education

2008-02-07T17:19:00.001-05:00

Foot.jpg, originally uploaded by renfield33.

Tonight is the last night of childbirth education. Hopefully we'll be seeing this for real within the next month.

Laura Has Been Busy

2008-02-06T21:45:00.000-05:00

Laura has discovered flickr, and has been uploading all of her photos to her flickr feed.

Enjoy some of her photos!

Lessons Learned from the North American International Auto Show

2008-01-20T10:56:00.000-05:00

My friend Marc and I met his friend Ken at the North American International Auto Show, aka the Detroit Auto Show. This is the actual trade show where concept cars are revealed every year in Detroit.

None of us were really looking for a new car, so we went with the idea of taking some photographs. Now, I've been there before in 2006, and I don't think I did any better this time around taking photographs to be honest.

I used to shoot the 300d, which was pretty bad with noise. I now have the 20d, which does much better. Nonetheless, I convinced myself to keep the ISO low, which forced me to use wide apertures and slow shutter speeds. BIG MISTAKE.

Most photos are NOT sharp, I think because of a combination of the wide aperture (small depth of field) and my slow shutter speeds (shaky hands).

What I really should have done is bump the ISO to 800 and used some smaller apertures for better DOF. Nonetheless, Ferrari had some pretty nice cars, even though they kept the coolest one behind glass.

Of course, since I drive the mazda3, I had to check out the new Mazda concept car.

They Say It's Going to Get Worse Before It Gets Better

2007-12-16T11:35:00.000-05:00

Great... at least this happened on a weekend. I have driven to work in this before, and it's no fun.

This is what we're dealing with

2007-12-02T15:45:00.000-05:00

Winter has come... and it is not pleasant. Snow, freezing rain, wind, cold... very unpleasant.

Just an illustration of what I'm seeing out my back window.

The Doctors Kreitel

2007-10-29T19:37:00.000-05:00

Laura and I attended Derek and Liz's wedding this weekend in Charlottesville, VA. We had a great time! The wedding was at Veritas Vineyard, and great wine and times were had by all.

I was in the wedding, so I didn't get many pics of the bride and groom. Here are two of my Favorites.

Matt, Eddie and Mike

View from the Veritas Porch. Derek and Liz are actually in the vineyard (notice the dot of white).

Back at you, Ryan

2007-10-01T21:56:00.000-05:00

Ryan recently posted a photo of wilted flowers on his photo blog, so I thought I would hit him back with some. Laura and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary, and this is what happens to flowers a week later!

Hochuli is back in action

2007-09-09T21:41:00.000-05:00

My favorite NFL official, Ed Hochuli was back in action, calling the Giants v. Cowboys game. I am still looking for a schedule of which crew is calling which game for the year so I can watch all of the games.

He is, without a doubt, the best NFL official in the game right now.

Studying...

2007-08-21T18:25:00.000-05:00

So I have a little test coming up on physics... do they ever stop? The answer is no.

Here is a picture of Hoolie. Thanks to Ryan for embellishing the photo.

On Vacation

2007-07-26T08:24:00.000-05:00

Laura and I are on vacation with her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Derek and Liz. The weather has been great, and the water is really nice. Here is one of the photos I've taken.

The sand on the beach is really fine, and I've decided I'm probably not going to take my camera down there any more. I have a bunch of photos I took the first day, so I'll be editing them over the next week. Check out the new set I've created on flickr to see what I've added over the next week or so.

Peterson Road Beach

2007-07-01T21:41:00.001-05:00

beach south of empire - 2.jpg, originally uploaded by Spencer Koch.

While up in Leelanau County this weekend, Laura and I ran into a photographer named Terry Phipps. We talked about the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a while, and he suggested we check out Peterson Road Beach. It is a great looking beach. Unfortunately, it was about 70 degrees out, and the wind was blowing pretty hard, so it wasn't very warm on the beach. Some people were brave enough to get into the water, but all that Laura and I did was admire the landscape.

Recent Trip Up North

2007-06-17T11:00:00.000-05:00

I recently went up into northwest Michigan (not the UP), in the region of Suttons Bay/Leland/Glen Arbor. We stayed with my uncle Karl. If you're up there you should definitely check out Brisling Pottery or the adjacent Sporck Tileart.

Here are a few photos i took.

This is Karl's Barn, shot in the morning light.

This is the beach in Empire, MI.

And me taking a picture of Laura taking a picture of the beach.

Congratulations to HFH Radiology Class of 2007

2007-06-16T07:36:00.000-05:00

Last night was the class of 2007 Henry Ford Hospital Graduation dinner. I've posted two photos of the class on my flickr feed. One is in 4x6 crop, and the other (posted here) is just a free crop to fill in the photo with the graduates. Congratulations guys!

Back from Aruba

2007-04-28T20:27:00.000-05:00

Laura and I are stuck in Philadelphia overnight so I thought I would upload a few of the photos I took in Aruba. More to come...

Sifting through old photos

2007-04-10T20:18:00.000-05:00

I've been searching through some old photos and uploading them to flickr. This is from a hike that Laura and I took at a state park about 45 minutes northwest of Detroit.

Fountain Square Frozen Over

2007-04-08T14:47:00.000-05:00

I was in downtown Cincinnati last night to see the Lion King (the show), and I noticed the fountain was flowing on the square. Since the wind was blowing, some interesting ice was forming on some of the statues. I took a few snapshots. I wish I had my tripod with me to take some cool long exposures, but this was as good as it got.

You can click on the photo to check it out in full detail.

From weak sauce to hot sauce...

2007-02-12T22:30:00.000-05:00

Jack Bauer was on the brink of letting me down. After nearly falling into boredom Jack defuses a nuclear bomb, hunts down the terrorists, and the survives a house explosion set by his father. I guess the next question is... which method will Jack use to interrogate his father?

The rest of the season of 24 is going to rock.

I'm not saying I'm disappointed...

2007-02-09T23:11:00.000-05:00

But the new season of 24 is kind of hanging in the balance for me right now. All of the prior seasons were AWESOME, but this one is lagging a little for me right now. After the season opened with Jack BITING SOMEONE TO DEATH, I thought it was going to be one of the best seasons yet.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Congratulations to Peyton

2007-02-04T22:16:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Peyton and the Colts. It's a long time coming, and I'm glad he finally got his ring. Hopefully this clears the way for Carson Palmer, The Chad, and Rudy to get to the SuperBowl next year!

In my opinion, the big winner this year was the neck beard combover!

Post Holiday Radiology Party

2007-01-30T21:54:00.000-05:00

Here are a few photos from the Radiology post Holiday party. It was a great time. Check out the photos! Click on the photo below to get there.

New Blog

2007-01-30T21:52:00.000-05:00

In the neverending process of deleting his webhosting, my friend Ryan has asked me to switch my blog over to blogger. Well, here it is.

-spencer