The Parnell Family: to infinity and beyond

6.14.2010

to infinity and beyond

I am sure there will be more Toy Story themed posts to come (our kids are obsessed), but for now I am referring to the awesome time the kids had yesterday playing on one of their birthday gifts from the Bristers- a Buzz Lightyear slip and slide.
The only way it is bearable to be outside these days is to be playing with some type of water...so, it is great to have an alternative to the sprinkler and pool. As you can see, Elise had a blast! :)

Got to go feed my kids. Elise just told me, "I can't wait one more minute to eat or I am going to throw up."

We did spend all day at the pool, and I am pretty hungry myself!

Happy Monday everyone!
Nicole

1 comment:

bettyb said...: Hi,Nicole,
I have told you before that I peek at your blog from time to time~I really enjoyed all you have put on it lately.Your children are growing up so fast~I can tell just from the pictures.Be sure to tell them that Jacob and Patrick's Bebe had several slip'n slides when she was growing up.Of course mine was just plain 'ole yellow; nothing fancy,but I loved them.My backyard was on a slope so once I got going I would end up sometimes in the neighbor's yard!! Take care and I hope that the Parnell family has a wonderful summer.
Take care,
Betty; June 15, 2010 at 6:29 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.