The Parnell Family: May 2013

5.31.2013

Bennett's boys' night

Bennett's dream birthday party was at Chuck E Cheese with all of his friends, and so since the girls had the big Chicago trip coming up we decided to make his dream come true. :)

We still went with a Star Wars theme, since that is his obsession of the moment.

The boys had a BLAST playing games before it was time for pizza and cake.

Bennett was a little apprehensive, but ended up going into the ticket blaster, and getting the 1000 ticket coupon. Woooohooooo!!

Our little guy had a great night and we loved watching him have fun with all of his sweet friends.

Feeling blessed.

5.29.2013

Lila's girls' night

Took Lila and some of her besties to eat pizza Wednesday night as a little pre-birthday celebration.

They had a great time coloring, dancing, eating, and hanging out.

So thankful that everyone could be there to celebrate with her!

5.17.2013

The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. Lila and Bennett had a fabulous time on their last day of preschool. Many mixed feelings as they leave St. Timothy's, but they are also very excited about the new adventure that lies ahead!

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.