The Parnell Family: Fun with Mimi and Grandpa

10.02.2008

Fun with Mimi and Grandpa

I usually forget to take pictures when we go for our weekly visit, but this week I remembered!
As usual, we all had a great time with Mimi and Grandpa...As I have said before, the kids LOVE going over to visit...
I usually pack the kids dinner, but I was running behind this week, so I ended up (shhh-don't tell) driving through McDonald's on the way over to get them something to eat. (I will say, the Madame Alexander Wizard of Oz dolls they have right now are so adorable!!!) Some of my guilt was eased, though, when I noticed a friend two cars in front of me doing the same thing!! I won't "out" her here, but it did make me feel better! Anyway, my point of this is that Bennett and Lila had their first hamburger, and boy did they LOVE it. I think Bennett's half was gone in less than 30 seconds!!! It is so nice that they will pretty much eat and try anything- especially since this is a constant battle when it comes to Elise. I mean, she wouldn't even eat McDonald's chicken nuggets!!!!!!!!
Grandpa has this new walker...seen below...which I don't think he uses...So, Mimi gave L & B a ride on it!

They love to take turns in the rocking chair...

Lila wearing Mimi's bracelet...In the past two weeks she is suddenly extremely attached to her monkey..it is really cute...she carries it EVERYWHERE...think we may have to buy a back-up one soon, as this one is starting to look pretty bad...I think she sucks on its little ear at night!

Elise and Grandpa reading....

I am so thankful for this time that I have with them...I love seeing our children interact with their Great Grandparents and I know that we are creating irreplaceable memories!
Have a great day!
Nicole

1 comment:

monique said...: I'm glad you cherish this time with Mimi and Grandpa...you are right, it's very special and fortunate that you have this opportunity and that you are taking advantage of it! I know it brightens Mimi and Grandpa's days when you and the monkeys (:)) are around...I'm so sad that I won't see them till Thanksgiving...they are growing too fast!!! Even since the beach, they look so much more grown up to me...they are the most precious toddlers...hug them for me!!!; October 5, 2008 at 9:49 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.