The Parnell Family: Lots of "F"s

4.26.2009

Lots of "F"s

Our fun, fabulous, family-filled, food-focused, sometimes frantic weekend was kicked off Friday with the free music Friday at the trailhead. Monique and Phillip flew in Friday afternoon and the kids and I met up with them and went to grab a bite to eat (David would have to meet up with us later..he had depo's out of town)...then we headed to the concert...

Lila watching the band...

Bennett dancing....

Elise laying on my lap listening to the music....

Lila and Bennett braving the dance floor!

Fun, fun! I am hoping Mo will come through with some better pics...I unfortunately ended up spending a good 30 minutes in line for a snoball for Elise (they seriously need more than one sweet lady making snoballs. I mean, we live in Louisiana- it it HOT!). She was dying for one (and I don't blame her a bit!)...so I kind of slacked in the picture area...But, I know Mo got some good ones...
It was a little stressful keeping up with all three in such a wide open area, but with all of the extra hands we did all right. We were thrilled to also run into lots of friends and hope it is something we can do again!
Lots more to post about the weekend, but I am too tired to do so...time for "nite-nite"....
Be back tomorrow!
Goodnight!
Nicole

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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.