The Parnell Family: elise's field day

3.28.2011

elise's field day

Today was Elise's last preschool field day- and she had a blast!! She has been begging and begging for David to come this year, and at the very last minute his trial got continued and he was able to make it. She was thrilled!! We were sure how long he was going to be able to stay, and I had already arranged for Lila and Bennett to play in the church nursery, so we both went along to watch the fun.

She really wanted her Dad to be her partner, so I mostly played the role of photographer, and caught up with some of the other Moms. This morning I had to have thick skin to deal with my daughter because A.) She said, "Mom, you are always around. I really, really, want Daddy to come." {It was very tempting to go into a long speech about how I gave up my job so that I could always be around, but I refrained. :)} and B.) I had on my gym clothes and as she was getting ready to leave she said, "Mom, is that what you are wearing?". Guess I am embarrassing her already!!! I was planning to change, but my goodness!!

Elise and Reese...these girls love each other! Fingers crossed this crew will be in class together next year in kindergarten!

Such a sweet, fun, class!!!!

We had a great morning, and celebrated by all going to lunch together afterwards. David worked last night, and although he had to check emails frequently he was able to spend the morning with us- a real treat for me and the kids! A great way to start off the week!

Lila and Bennett's turn tomorrow! It is their first field day, and they can't wait!!

2 comments:

monique said...: I love it! I miss that cutie pie so much! I'm glad she let us skype with her for a little while this weekend. I think there are more riddles on the way:) Can't wait to see ya'll in a few weeks! love ya.; March 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Davis and Suzanne said...: so cute!!!
love the group picture of all of them!!; March 28, 2011 at 7:56 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.