The Parnell Family: David...

1.08.2009

David...

Thanks for 9 years...

And the journey continues...

I won't go all crazy sentimental, but just know how thankful I am for you and for our life together...You are the perfect partner, and the perfect Dad to our children. You are the best at making it known that we are your first priority, and we all love you.

(Apparently, we did not think it was necessary to have a camera for the first 6 years of our marriage- until Elise came along....)

Happy Anniversary!

Nicole

5 comments:

kate, nick, myrt and baker said...: congrats - look at all of the beautiful children that you have to show for it, as well! we can't wait to see you on saturday! love, kate; January 8, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Hope said...: Happy Anniversary!! You have a beautiful family!; January 8, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Therese and Bush said...: Happy Anniversary you two! I still have such great memories of your fabulous wedding day. You all set a great example for the newly engaged. Here's to many many more!
xoxo,
Therese; January 8, 2009 at 9:59 PM
NIKKI said...: Happy ANNIVERSARY!! Hope it was a GREAT one!; January 8, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Brad and Lissa said...: Happy Anniversary!! We did the same with the camera...hardly any pics of us before children! Hope to see yall soon!; January 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM

Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.