The Parnell Family: Happy New Year

1.01.2009

Happy New Year

Below are a few of my favorite pictures from the last few days:

Chef Lila taking her baby on a walk...

Little cutie pie...

Performing Itsy Bitsy Spider for Mimi and Grandpa...

Bennett in Grandpa's shoes...

We have had a low key New Years Eve and New Years...I am so grateful that David was able to take off both days, so we have spent lots of time together as a family...Unfortunately, Lila had a brief recurrence of RSV with fever a few nights ago, so we have been hanging out at home so she could feel better, and to make sure we didn't spread the "fun". Luckily she bounced back very quickly this time and is back to her normal fun self!
I started off the morning with a run outside (I'm more of a treadmill girl) with Suzanne- she is the best motivator! So, that felt great even though it was tough! The kids had a good time watching the Rose Parade for a little while this morning, and have been pretty happy to just stay home and play with their new toys...David has been very patient with me as I am having a hard time pulling myself away from the final book in the Twilight series. I think he is kicking himself for getting me the series for Christmas, because I have had my nose in a book ever since! I love to read, and I have enjoyed them sooo much. He overdid it this year with gifts for me, and I am so thankful...I think he was just a little surprised that the books are one of my favorite!

We have had a very blessed 2008 and are looking forward to see what 2009 will bring! Happy New Year everyone!

Also, big congrats to Therese and Bush who got engaged last night! We are so happy for you both! Now, THAT is a great way to start off the new year!

1 comment:

Hope said...: very cute pictures..I love Bennett's tshirt..you have to send me the link or name of the place..; January 1, 2009 at 1:52 PM

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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.