The Parnell Family: loving the library

9.29.2009

loving the library

Our usual playgroup was cancelled this morning, so Suzanne and I planned a little outing with the little ones to story time at the library. Lila and Bennett were so excited because we were able to pick them up (Jacob can ride in Elise's car seat) after we dropped Elise off at school. They love Jacob. What a fun little outing! I think all three really enjoyed it, and the highlight was that they each got a balloon! What is it about balloons? Instant happiness for any child!

You can see Bennett front and center, while Lila, so typical, had to be right next to Jacob at all times...so cute!

Jacob reminds me a lot of Bennett at this age in that he is totally capable of walking, but just doesn't really seem too interested in doing so! He gets where he needs to go on all fours, so why bother? When he decides he is ready, he'll be taking off...
He is SO ADORABLE! Lila and Bennett cried when we dropped them back off at home...

We got there a little early, and Lila and Bennett had a blast finding shapes and colors on this mat...No shyness here!

It was a fun morning spent with great friends! We'll definitely do it again soon!

Night-Night!
Nicole

1 comment:

Davis and Suzanne said...: so cute!; September 30, 2009 at 2:41 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.