We welcomed 2012 with lots of Pizazz and FUN! All of us made it till midnight–and of course we watched the ball drop in New York City. Then we gave each other cheers and well wishes with some quite sophisticated “sparkling juice”. To top it off Ben and I gave each other a New Years… Read More
Christmas Pic 2011 We are so blessed to be the parents of six beautiful kiddos. They keep us young at heart (even though the age doesn’t seem to match) LOL! We know we have experienced a Miracle Year with the adoption of Hannah and Sara. God has been faithful and true! I wonder… Read More
No–Not something to throw or dribble! But something to put on your best dress and heels for, or in Austin’s case–his sharp looking uniform. Taylor and Austin went to the Jr. ROTC Navy Ball last weekend. I think Brittaney(Taylor’s sister) said it best on her Facebook status, “She is beautiful and he is handsome.” I agree.… Read More
I’m taking a break–from my “Break”! (Yes-today was mommy needs some peaceful moments today or she might need a room on that “special ward”–but enough about that–that is a blog for another day.)Today I’m catching you up on what has been going on behind the Christmas business. We visited Nana and Papa’s House earlier this… Read More
On this past Thursday–My 18 year old son Austin made me so very proud and if I’m really honest — a little anxious. He has officially been sworn in to the delayed entry program of the Navy. Yes–My son’s going to be a sailor for the Navy. I can remember the day he was placed… Read More
YOU CAN BE THE HANDS AND FEET TODAY!!! Let me tell you how! When we were in the process of adopting Hannah and Sara–I began reading blogs of other families in the process of adopting. One day I read the blog of Michael and Brooke. They are adopting a little girl from Taiwan. One day… Read More
Celebrating! Our Last November Birthday took place on Monday. Our Jordan turned 17! Yes He did! And Guess what he chose for supper? Steak–Bigger than Life-Sized-Ribeyes! Yes–That is (7) 16oz Ribeye Steaks from Kingsland Meat here in St. Marys. I didn’t even ask Ben how much that cost–I don’t want to know! We finished… Read More
We were blessed to spend the Thanksgiving Holidays with our families. Both sets of Grandparents and all of my (Julie’s side of the family) were together. Here’s a picture of each of the Rentz Girl’s Families. Kelley & David Emig with Noah, Kaleb, Matt & Josh Our Family: Julie & Ben Agee with Zach, Austin,… Read More
Yes–I AM! I Am SO Very THANKFUL FOR . . . 1) A GOD who loves me and Died for me SO that I can GLORIFY HIM!2) A Husband who loves me even when I drive him CRAZY!3) 6–YES 6–Beautiful Gifts to love on–Austin, Jordan, Zach, Leighanne, Hannah & Sara4) Our Families —Parents, Sisters & Brothers, Nieces… Read More
We celebrated Leighanne’s Gotcha Day on Friday–Yes–We’ve had our precious girl 9 years! AND then we celebrated Sara’s 14th Birthday on Saturday! Two days of fun — back-to-back. We were actually able to get Sara and Hannah to understand that they will have “Gotcha Days” next year also–And after it was confirmed through Yan and… Read More
