The Parnell Family: Throw Me Something, Mr.!

2.14.2009

Throw Me Something, Mr.!

The kids had such a BLAST last night watching Mandeville's first Mardi Gras parade of the season...I was so upset that I forgot my camera, but I doubt I would have had much time to take pictures anyway! At the last minute, my parents ended up walking over to the parade with us and we were so thankful for their help! I don't know if we could have done it without them! We definitely needed the extra hands. Bennett and Elise started off in the ladder that David built last year- and they were loving it!!! Lila wanted no part of the ladder and was taking advantage of the opportunity to be held....They loved watching the bands, Bennett went CRAZY over the Clydesdale horses, and they especially loved catching beads and toys! Mitchell Plauche got to see his first parade with us! I am sad I didn't get a picture of that!
When we got home the kids were exhausted (from all of their dancing!), but still wanted a few minutes to explore all of their "loot"!

Bennett's favorite throws were the footballs, of course!

Taking inventory...

Lila accessorizing with all of her new jewelry...

Elise as well. She loved the sparkly batons they threw this year!!
She has been saying over and over, "Mardi Gras is the best!" It really is so joyful to watch them have so much fun. The expressions on their faces and watching them take everything in was just so, so much fun for us both! Happy Mardi Gras!

2 comments:

NIKKI said...: SOOO glad we got to load you all up on loot!!!! They were sooo cute!!!!; February 14, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Tricia said...: I love seeing pictures of your kiddos. I finally started a blog. It is so much fun.
http://thejoysofmommy.blogspot.com; February 15, 2009 at 12:20 AM

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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.