This is amamzing! Hope you enjoy it! Merry Christmas!


Upside Down from Pace Hartfield on Vimeo.

Christmas Talk....

What is Your Name?

Oh My Gosh...

So, we have learned a new expression! One that Mommy is not to thrilled about. Saying yep and yes instead of yes m'am, no m'am is something I redirect gracefully on a daily basis. Well, yesterday Dane hit a ball with one of his bats and it hit the window curtain in the kitchen. What came out of my little boy's mouth made me spin around faster than I ever have before, "Oh my Gosh!" The inflection and tone in his voice as he said this 3-word sentence was that of a teenager! Then, after that reponse from Mommy, he began to say this sentence over and over. After several time outs and spankings...he decided to stop saying it....at least for a while. After dinner, Dane came up to Brad and I and said, "Ga...Ga....Ga," with big eyes that taunted us to see if we were going to say/do anything. I could not believe how smart he was to see "the line" and get as close to it as possible without going over it! Of course I can't stay mad long....here are some hysterical pics of him with a cell phone....these pictures match his "big boy" attitude! Can a two year old text and call....you better believe it! Ha!

 

 

 

 

Christmas Service

Last night we went to our Christmas Service at Church. Before we left, we snapped a few cute photos. Someone please explain how my precious little newborn has turned into a little BOY (and yes, the cutest in the entire universe!!!) I absolutely adore the pic with "Aunt Shoney."

 

 

 

 

Rudolph at Casa!

We went to see "Rudolph" at Casa Manana in Forth Worth. Dane so loved the show with Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. He liked them from afar...but he's not so sure up close!!

 

Putting up the Tree!

Aunt Soney came over Thanksgiving weekend to help us finish putting our Christmas Tree up. She is so fun and Dane still calls her, "DoDo" but will call her "Shoney" too!

 

 

 

 

My Church...

Well, many of you have seen our church and pastor in the news lately. Without going into detail, let's just say that it is nice when something that is biblical and right makes the news. (Of course there are always those who love to put a spin on it...) I LOVE that I can invite anyone to come and know that they'll feel comfortable and that they will understand what is being said. The creative aspect of what we do at Fellowship is my favorite. The message of Christ is always presented in a creative way. From Ed's messages and throughout the music...all very well thought out and planned. I am going to add a few videos from our worship team on my blog. I hope you'll take a few minutes to view and listen. Many friends ask me what to expect if they go to one of our Christmas services. I've attached a rockin' video below to help answer your questions....

Trans Siberian in Service from Pace Hartfield on Vimeo.

I Love...

When I think back to this time a little over two years ago, it is hard to imagine that my little turkey baby is now a walking, talking, arguing, fit-throwing(at times), little man! Dane is absolutely the joy of our lives. He is so fun to be around and if I could just bottle up his energy to sell, I'd be a rich lady! During this season I have really thanked God for the gift of my little guy. In the midst of wondering if we'd ever be blessed with a child, God answered. I will never forget the 20+ hour delivery and wondering the entire time would "it" be a boy or girl? What a great surprise he was!! Here are a few things about Dane that I just really love...silly they may be, but....anyone who is a mommy knows all the little quarks count for something!!

1. I love the way Dane's lips look when he is drinking from a straw. His whole face just curls up and he has the cutest pucker on his face.
2. I love to rock him while I still can. Although his body hangs halfway down the chair, I still enjoy a good cuddle.
3. I like it when I come in the room and he says, "My Mommy!"
4. I am enjoying the holiday season and seeing it from a child's point of view. Last night we took Dane to see "Rudolph" at Casa Manana in Ft. Worth. He watched every part of the play with such intent. I loved watching him at the production.
5. I love to tell Dane stories in a quiet whisper. He tucks his head in my neck and I whisper a story in his ear.
6. I love the way he says his name so proudly, "Dane Rynan Parnen."

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Patch Fun!!

 

 

 

 

Trick-Or-Treating

On Halloween we went out for some trick-or-treating fun! Elmo went house to house with Jimbo! Dane had a blast and would go up to the houses and say, "Trick-or-Treat" and "Thank You!" As soon as we would turn to leave, he'd look up and say, "Do it again, Mommy!" We had a blast and left at 7:45 to head to Texas Stadium for the Marcus v. Flower Mound football game. Dane was too funny cheering as the players came onto the field. You know at high school games, the players run through the big signs the cheerleaders make. Well, Dane kept saying, "Run through the paper!" That, along with the band playing at half time were his favorite parts of the game. It turned out to be a great game....We stayed the entire game and it went to OT! Marcus came out with the win, yea!!! Dane never fell asleep, even at 11:30 on the way home, he was full of energy and singing his ABC song!!

 

 

 

 

Spooky Fun!!

We had some spooky fun over at the Cawthron's house! As you can see, Dane loved the cupcakes and sparklers!

 

 

 

 

Boo!

Uncle Brent was really having some fun with Dane the other night. I don't know if I've ever seen him laugh this hard...it was hilarious!!

The State Fair

We ventured out to the Fair this year. Brad and I have never been to the Fair together. The last time I remember going was in high school! We had a good time. Dane was able to ride his first ride all by himself. He loved the little boats and of course the carousel. Brad won a big stuffed puppy for Dane in hoops and Dane also enjoyed the corn on the cob! Yum! I think Dane's favorite part of the fair besides the animals was the midway. He was amazed by all the sounds, lights and motion. He would see something he wanted to try (like the giant slide that Brad took Dane down on a burlap sack) and would say his newest phrase, "Mommy, ight back." (Mommy, right back!) He points his pointer finger and says this phrase many times a day when he needs to go check something out! Too cute!

When You Can't Find Your Child

When you can't find your child....don't forget the magic of playing under the bed!

 

 

 

Choo Choo Train or Choo Choo Plane?

Okay, so rhyming is confusing to my 20 month old, go figure??? Until now he knew about and could name trains and planes! Now he seems to be confused! We were watching a program earlier on TV about airplanes. Dane looked directly at the screen and said, "Choo Choo Plane!" No matter how many corrections I gave, including going to find trains in the toy box.....it didn't matter! Apparently both words have Choo Choo in front of them!

Gulf Shores Vacation

We had a blast at the Parlin Reunion in Gulf Shores this past week. It was wonderful getting to catch up with all that has been going on with all of the Parlin's. In all, a little under 50 were in attendance. We stayed in a 12 bedroom house right on the beach. Dane lived it up playing with all his cousins! A stomach virus went through about 10 of our family members while we were there. Brad and Dane were two of the unlucky ones to get the virus. They both handled it like champs. I am sad that we did not get a chance to have our picture on the beach in our awesome reunion shirts as everyone else did. We will just have to do them now that we are back. Dane had his two favorite things: water and balls!! What a fun time of cathching up and relaxation (kinda) on the beach!! Dane loved looking for "bish" in the water and splashing constantly. He is absolutely so busy all the time and it is interesting to see him learning 24/7. Shells were something he collected while we were at the beach and he also saw his first of many jellyfish. Uncle Scott won the "best dad" award because he captured a live jellyfish before Brad did, so he said he won....you know the Parlin's...everything is a contest, and I mean EVERYTHING!!