The Parnell Family: Aunt Mo is here!!

5.21.2008

Aunt Mo is here!!

We are all very excited because Aunt Mo (and crazy cousin Howie- her maltipoo) drove into town today!! I am thrilled that she will be here to celebrate Lila and Bennett's first birthday with us (just a week early!)...
Needless to say, Elise is totally over me right now and completely focused on Aunt Mo. She painted her at least 5 paintings while waiting for her arrival. And, once she got here Aunt Mo had to do everything. "Aunt Mo needs to buckle me in, Aunt Mo needs to read me a book, Aunt Mo can you please get me a drink..."
Aunt Mo is probably going to be ready to go back to Nashville by tomorrow! HAHA!

I'll post pictures soon!!
Thank God for my sister! So glad she is here...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: I am excited Aunt Mo is here too! Can't wait to see her.
Suzanne; May 23, 2008 at 9:28 AM
monique said...: I had the best time with my nieces and nephew---they are just so ADORABLE. Elise makes me laugh constantly---I really miss them! I really enjoy the time I spend with them--I'm always looking forward to the next time! love ya'll! Aunt MO; May 27, 2008 at 6:53 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.