The Parnell Family: singing angels

12.17.2009

singing angels

Elise's Christmas program was at school today and it was the sweetest thing ever. I don't know why, but it made me cry. The same thing happened at her ballet recital last year. I thought that was because of all of the drama surrounding it (with her dog bite, etc), but I guess not. I think it is just seeing what a big girl she is and, although she is shy, how well she does on stage. She takes things very seriously, and was very focused on her performance. She sang her little heart out!!!

I was pretty disappointed today with my camera...it was not taking decent pics at all. The room was dark, and we were towards the back, and so I guess the flash couldn't reach that far. But, trust me, it was cute!

Lila and Bennett were mesmerized at first. But, Bennett lost interest quickly. Like most 2 year old boys, he can't sit still. AT ALL.

...unless he is on his Daddy's shoulders...

Lila kept waiving and waiving at Elise...she loves her big sis!

Here's a short little clip of our singing angels...Elise is the one in the middle with the Christmas headband (it is hard to see)...
*tip- scroll down to the bottom and pause the music before you press play..that way you'll be able to hear how perfectly in tune they are ;)

Off to her Christmas party!
Nicole

2 comments:

Davis and Suzanne said...: LOVE IT; December 18, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Tricia said...: I cry at all performances for little ones, even if I know no one in it. I think it is the thought of them growing up and not having those moments anymore that make me sad.; December 18, 2009 at 9:53 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.