The Parnell Family: Pre-party Pictures

5.25.2008

Pre-party Pictures

These adorable birthday crowns were given to Lila and Bennett by their Aunt Monique! Aren't they precious?? These will definitely be a tradition in our house...

Can't believe they are almost one....Personalized napkins were definitely a must! You only turn 1 once!!

Here is a shot of our dining room, ready for the party....
This is funny to me, because usually the table is pushed against the wall in order to make room for my kid corral!

Double Bubble- Aunt Mo's awesome suggestion for party favors to thank everyone for coming!

The birthday cake!! I'll try to include some "before" pictures of their smash cakes soon...
Needless to say, the pictures that will come later are much more exciting. I just wanted everyone to "feel" like they were here celebrating with us!!

1 comment:

NIKKI said...: Everything is sooo cute! I LOVE their cakes!! You had a very nice set up! Can't wait to see pics of them smashing their cakes!; May 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM

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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.