The Parnell Family: reunited

8.30.2011

reunited

I was uploading pictures from our weekend project and came across these pics of Elise getting off of the bus on her first day of school. I didn't even realize that David was taking pictures- I was just so excited to see her and hear about her day! Even though these pics make me realize I am in major need of a hair makeover, I always want to remember how happy she looks to see us in these pictures! Makes me cry!

2 weeks down and she is still getting off of the bus with this big of a smile daily....can't ask for much more!

3 comments:

Theresa Miller said...: These are such sweet pictures, and Nicole you look wonderful!; August 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM
monique said...: Priceless...; August 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Susan said...: You will be glad you have these pictures one day! :); August 31, 2011 at 10:36 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.