The Parnell Family: she loves to dance

9.17.2009

she loves to dance

Lila has been loving to dance since she could move!! After watching Elise at ballet this summer she began to beg to go to ballet....David and I discussed it, and although two is a little young to begin extra-curricular activities, we decided to go for it. Today was her first day of class and ANY doubts I had were completely cleared. Not only did she prance her way into that studio like she owned the place, but she participated with a HUGE smile on her face the whole time!!

She looked so grown up in her leotard and tights...she is definitely turning into a little lady....

6 comments:

Theresa Miller said...: Nicole - These pictures are adorable!!; September 17, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Therese and Bush said...: So cute! I love the little ballerina that she is.; September 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
The Adams Family said...: These pictures made me laugh out loud!; September 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM
kate, nick, myrt and baker said...: tell her that we can't wait to see her moves! myrt is into boom, boom pow right now, so we need to have a dance party soon!! love, us; September 19, 2009 at 7:59 PM
NIKKI said...: Oh please video....I can't wait to see Lila strutting her moves!!!; September 20, 2009 at 7:41 AM
TheOilHippie said...: Awww. So sweet. I have been waiting for Ciara to turn three so that I can start her. I hope she likes it as much :); September 25, 2009 at 5:04 PM

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.