The Parnell Family: swimmer of the week

7.02.2011

swimmer of the week

· Swimmer of the Week: Every week the coaches will get together and choose two swimmers to be swimmer of the week. One from the 8 and under group of swimmers and one from the 9 and up. He or she will be picked based on attendance, attitude, dedication and team spirit. So remember Sharks to always be on your best behavior! This week Swimmers of the week are Elise Parnell(5) and Johnny Parauka Congratulations.

2 comments:

Susan said...: Congratulations, Elise! I am so proud of you! You have improved so much this summer and learned two new strokes. Extra proud of your attitude and dedication. Your example encouraged Lila and Bennett to get involved as well.
Love you.; July 2, 2011 at 1:07 PM
monique said...: Congrats to E!!!!! I'm so proud of you. Maybe you can show me your skills when I visit??!! love you!; July 5, 2011 at 9:10 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.