The Parnell Family: Trunk or Treat (#1)

11.01.2011

Trunk or Treat (#1)

Friday night we attended the First Annual Trunk or Treat at Elise's school. This is an event they have done for years at the preschool the kids attend, and a couple of the Moms who now have kids at Elise's school decided to start the tradition there as well. Sadly we have never attended any trunk or treat, but now that things are much more manageable we decided this was going to be the year! And, of course, Elise is so in love with her school right now that she doesn't want to miss out on anything school related!
Our friends the Ellefsons are trunk or treat pros, and Stacy was actually one of the chairman of this event. They invited us to join in on their trunk, and we were thrilled to do so. Her second grader, Riley, had the idea to be a swarm of bees...mostly because the 4 "Be" rules are such an important part of their school. These 4 expectations are things that are talked about constantly, and I love that the kids know and love the rules!

Part of our swarm of bees: Lila (so thrilled to be hanging with the big girls!), Riley, Elise, and Reese...

Our little queen bee...

Bee-utiful sisters! :)

Bennett wasn't having anything to do with a bee costume, so he decided to be a soccer player with his Dad....but, hopefully in a few years he'll be embracing the "be" rules as well!

Face painting is always a highlight of any event...

The three amigos- Constance, Elise and Reese. These three LOVE each other. They make me laugh...and Constance and Reese both bring out the silly side of our usually very serious Elise- which I LOVE!

And, of course, Lila is never too far from the big girls....or the fun!

It was a super fun, although super cold night...and we look forward to attending this event in the future!!!

And the Halloween marathon continues....

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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.