The Parnell Family: Another day in (tropical storm-free) paradise!

8.17.2009

Another day in (tropical storm-free) paradise!

We were able to spend all morning outside enjoying the beautiful weather....We were worried about the storms heading this way, but it really has been nice....All of the wind actually created a little "stream" up on the beach that the kids loved wading in....

The dynamic duo....

Sweet Lila...

Elise practiced her spelling in the sand...

Lila has come a long way in 24 hours...when we first put her down on the sand she screamed hysterically and froze in place (remember the mother's day/father's day photo shoot with Nikki?). But now, she plops down on the sand and starts digging! :)

His future's so bright...he's gotta wear shades....

Our big boy...

Mo, Erinn, and I escaped for a little while during the dreary weather this afternoon and made a quick trip to the outlets. Thanks so much to David (and my Mom) for holding down the fort! It was another day of no naps, so our munchkins are worn out and already asleep...Hey- naps would be nice, but at least they are sleeping at night! I'll take it....

Goodnight!

Love, Nicole

1 comment:

Davis and Suzanne said...: WHAT IS IT WITH OUR CHILDREN AND NO NAPS AT THE BEACH....WHEN EVERYONE ELSE'S KIDS DO!!!!!!!!! I think I jinxed you. sorry. I feel your pain. (at least you were at the outlets:)
So glad yall are having a good time. Keep the pics coming. Jacob and I miss yall. Aurora is good and so is Tiger.; August 17, 2009 at 8:22 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.