The Parnell Family: Two little pumpkins...

10.30.2008

Two little pumpkins...

Thought I would post some pics of Bennett and Lila in their festive attire! They had a great day at school yesterday! Every day more and more of their little personalities are revealed, and they are both such blessings. The biggest thing that I have noticed lately is that they are starting to display a lot more feelings- especially empathy and compassion- and especially towards each other. As I have mentioned before, all three kids are very attached to their blabla dolls. Lately, when Bennett or Lila notice that someone is upset, they rush to bring them their doll..It is so sweet! I also went to check on them in their "corral" yesterday (I needed to change clothes!) and Bennett was laying down with his head resting on Lila's lap. Almost brought tears to my eyes...
I am just so happy to see almost as much love being shared as fights these days!!

Putting the finishing touches on their little costumes..Hope they come together! Looking forward to tomorrow night!
Happy Halloween Eve!
Nicole

3 comments:

Davis and Suzanne said...: Too cute!
I love the pumokin t
Is that from Mrs. Peggy?; October 30, 2008 at 3:54 PM
monique said...: That is so sweet---all 3 of your pumpkins are very caring and loving...you and david must be doing something right!!!! :). I can't wait to see the Halloween pics...wish I could trick or treat with ya'll---I'll be there in spirit! Phillip and I plan to sit on his porch with Howie and let him bark at people. He will probably drive the whole neighborhood insane.; October 30, 2008 at 4:06 PM
NIKKI said...: AWWW sooo sweet. Will tell you that those moments come more and more!!!
I can't wait to see them all dressed up!!; October 30, 2008 at 5:23 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.