The Parnell Family: My Dancing Machine

6.22.2008

My Dancing Machine

I was playing around with the kids before bed tonight (with my camera out, of course), and my goal was actually to catch Lila taking a few steps. I know that Aunt Mo would especially like to see. Well, I had gymnastics on in the background and Lila heard the music and, as usual, started her dancing. Luckily, I caught a little on video. This just makes me smile, and I hope it makes ya'll smile too!

I'll try to catch a fun video of Bennett soon as well, as he is also quite entertaining these days!

Elise, my little social butterfly, had TWO birthday parties this weekend. One at which she was on her best behavior, and one where....well, let's just say it wasn't my proudest moment as a Mom! Luckily, my fabulous photographer friend caught it all with her camera and so I will be posting those pics in the near future. We have decided that these pics will definitely be wedding video material! (Hopefully not for another 25 or 30 years though!)

David and I had a great time Saturday night having dinner with the Mothers of Multiples group. The group has been a great support system, as well as a great resource, from which to gather all kinds of info on the whole new world of twins! I have also met some really great friends!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekends as well.

Counting my blessings,

Nicole

3 comments:

NIKKI said...: Hey-
She was on her best behavior until my two got involved...can you imagine the fights in my house when they are teenagers over the car..after seeing a melt down over a jeep can't imagine when they are REALLY going somewhere!
I'll send you pics tomm too tired tonight! SORRY!; June 22, 2008 at 8:52 PM
kate, nick, myrt and baker said...: love the video - can't wait to see y'all friday to see how much they have grown - i probably won't believe it!! i also loved the pool shot, as elise hangs on and lila and bennett show off their cars!!; June 22, 2008 at 9:12 PM
monique said...: I love it! Lila cracks me up--I mean, she's only 1 years old and she already feels the rhythm!!! I feel like I want to teach her and Elise a routine while we are at the beach--of course, I'll need to brush up on my own dancing skills in the meantime!!!!! SO cute---I love the whole video thing!!! Keep them coming!!!!; June 23, 2008 at 10:47 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.