The Parnell Family: part two- lila and bennett

5.18.2012

part two- lila and bennett

Lila and Bennett's program was first and it was a great way to start of the day! They were so blessed because all of the Grandparents were able to come. None of the pictures from inside the program came out well, but we were able to get a few after. They did a great job with their songs and it was adorable. Only one year left at their precious school and then they'll be headed to Kindergarten!

Us with our "babies" - who will be 5 two weeks from today!!!!

Their sweet teachers.

Some of their classmates, giving the teachers their gifts...

Before we needed to head over to Elise's school we had time for a quick lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Lila's request was for cheese dip! So we let her have it- for her meal!! Why not?? It was a celebration day!

She was thrilled to have SuSu on one side and Emmy on the other!

It was a very memorable morning! As always, we are so proud of them. They have both grown, physically (almost 6 inches each since school started!!!) and emotionally, and we love them so much! Their school has been such a blessing to us.

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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.