The Rentz Family

Trip to the Bridgeton Zoo

2009-08-07T17:09:00.003-04:00

Today was such a beautiful day outside I wanted to do something outdoors and special with Cosette yet at the same time free or very inexpensive. My solution the Bridgeton Zoo! We had a lovely day there. She enjoyed seeing all the animals. It isnt the biggest zoo but it felt much more personal to me. A lady that worked there was so kind- we saw her attending to several animals and she was so friendly and told us all about the animals and their names. They have a very nice relationship with the animals. The animals were very friendly as well.

All in all a great day!

Cosette has moved into a big girl bed!

2009-05-08T11:08:00.005-04:00

Cosette transitioned into a big girl bed yesterday. I knew it was coming but wasn't sure so soon. About a month ago she occasionally would climb into her crib but on Wednesday afternoon at naptime she climbed out 5x in a row! I could not believe it, I looked in the video baby monitor to check on her and the crib was empty! My heart jumped and skipped a beat!

Once she mastered the art of climbing out we were fearful of her safety. So last night Ed & Uncle Harry converted her crib into a Toddler bed. She thought it was neat and climbed right in! She seemed very happy. I was a little sad to see the crib go - it means my baby girl isn't a baby any longer!

I was concerned about her 1st night in the big girl bed and was wondering if she or us would get any sleep! She did great! She slept all night and I heard her get up about 6 am which is good for her! So the transition went well. I am very thankful she adapted so easily.

Nap time is approaching and I hope that goes just as well.

Cosette Hunting for Easter eggs

2009-04-15T16:21:00.003-04:00

It's been a LONG time!

2009-04-15T15:45:00.004-04:00

Wow it has been a VERY long time since I updated our blog. I am going to try and be better about it. Life with a 2 year old is never dull so I am hoping to be able to share it with you on a somewhat regular basis! We are all doing great and always busy! Hope you had a Great Easter! Here is Cosette in her Easter dress! She is quite the little princess!

Dancing Princess

2008-10-09T13:17:00.004-04:00

Cosette has taken up dancing at Grandmere's house. She marches to the Victrola & Princess dances to the music box. Grandpere joins in on the parade!

Pumpkin Picking 10-4-08

2008-10-09T13:11:00.003-04:00

Saturday we went on a hay ride at Duffields Farm Market to pick Pumpkins. We all had a great time!!

Cosette's 1st Time Swimming 6/25/08

2008-06-26T09:03:00.006-04:00

Cosette finally went swimming in her pool with Daddy! She was a little apprehensive at first but she got the hang of it rather quickly. The water was cool but it didn't stop her. She ended up pouring water on her head and watching it run down. She is so funny! The play time had to come to a close when she started shivering! There will be more water play in the very near future. She is a bathing beauty!

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Here is some video taken with my camera. I was just playing, The quality is pretty poor when I uploaded it on here but oh well! It looked great on my pc.

Nothing New at the Rentz Household!

2008-06-05T09:02:00.003-04:00

Cosette playing in her yard! Jun 08 Peek a Boo!

Hi! Sorry I havent posted in a while but there hasn't been much excitment or anything new to share with you! I will post some pictures of Cosette playing but other than that same old same old! We are starting to realize she isn't a baby any more she is growing into a little girl!

Playing with my New Camera

2008-05-13T14:55:00.003-04:00

Here is a picture of a flower taken with my new camera!

Our Trip to the Park

2008-05-13T14:44:00.004-04:00

Today was a very nice day so we took a little venture to the park for some fresh air! Here are some pictures of our outing! She had a great time! She loved the plastic Dinosaur and Alligator. She hasn't mastered the slide yet, she thinks you climb up it not go down it!

A whole new world has opened up to Cosette~ WALKING!

2008-05-13T09:53:00.004-04:00

Cosette has started walking on her own within the past week. This has opened up a whole new experience for her. She is doing very well but she still realizes at times it is faster to crawl or walk on her knees. Now that she has discovered the art of walking there is no stopping her. She no longer wants to sit still!

A Day of Trials!

2008-05-01T14:38:00.000-04:00

Today has been a day of trials. Cosette is starting to exercise her own will and has realized that she can voice her opinion. I just hope and pray that God will help us mold her into what he wants her to be. She is developing into a very strong willed individual. We just need to channel that character into a Godly direction. But I know we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!

She decided at 2 am that it was time to play. Wide awake she was ready to play! Mom & Dad were not ready to play but we were left no choice. We played and watched Elmo from 2-4am! Life with kids never provides a dull moment!

Well I am off to play with the princess more until nap time! We are into building towers with blocks than knocking them over! She finds great joy in destroying the towers I build.

Welcome to our Family Blog

2008-04-28T10:14:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone! I decided to try blogging. I have never done it before but we will see how it goes! I am hoping this will be a way for those of you who we don't see very often keep up to date with our family. I am sure those of you close by will also enjoy it! I am not sure how often I will be able to update it but I will try at least once a week. Life with a 1 year old can be a roller coaster! Please excuse me if the layouts are odd at first, I am trying to figure this whole thing out!

Here are some picture of Cosette playing in our backyard. She has discovered the great outdoors. She never wants to come in now. She has to pass the yard on the way to the car. I think somedays she needs horse blinders so she doesn't see the toys! We are so grateful she loves the outside. Fresh air does wonders for her!