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!!

You Are My Sunshine

Dane is growing up too fast. The old cliché' is true, time does fly. I have loved being at home these last few weeks with my little man. We leave tomorrow for a week at the beach. Lately, Dane is really getting into a silly boy phase. He laughs at himself constantly (he must be related to his father??) When he is playing he will say, "Mommy, sit down!" and pat the ground next to him as if to clear way for me to come play. Another recent short sentence is "Ove You." This is Dane's version of "Love You!" Life before Dane remains a far distant memory lost in another land and time. I have taken a few pictures recently where I have looked and glimpsed into the future. In a few shots, it is like I can see what Dane will look like when he's 10. That time will be here before I know it. Words cannot describe a mother's love for her child. My own mind had a hard time comprehending the many bonds that Dane and I share. Webster's defines a blessing: a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away

 

Summer Cut!!

Summer is here and in full force. Mommy wanted me to get a short fun cut for the beach next week; Daddy on the other hand did not want me to do so. Who do you think won this argument??? Scroll down and you'll see my before and after shots.

Such a big boy!!

 

Water Bottle Saves the Day!!

 

Silly, Silly!

 

Skater Boy!!

 

 

Cutie!

 

Very Handsome!!

 

Me and PaPaw showing off our new Dos!

 

4th of July

We had such a great time on the 4th of July at Aunt Miriam's. We had lots of company and homemade ice cream too! It was fun to catch up and to see the little ones together.

Gracie and Dane

 

 

Thatcher and Dane
"Hey, Thatch....I think if I step on the gas, we could be outta here in no time, Shhhhh!!"

 

 

Sweet Ashtyn!!

 

Stoppin' only long enough to refuel!!

 

Fun In the Sun!!

Today I went to playgroup! It was so fun playing in all the water activities. Kamdyn and I had a blast riding together and playing. My two awesome cousins were there too, Landry and Connor!


Me

 

 

 

Connor Parlin

 

Landry and Connor Parlin

 

Yea! Kamdyn!

 

 

My Friend, Kamdyn

Kamdyn and I went to a pool/water party today. We had fun together before and after the party! Here are some fun pics of us!!

Making My Move!!

 

It worked!!

 

Having Fun With Kamdyn!!