Locks of Love

Corynne has been growing out her hair for years.  A couple of her friends have donated to Locks of Love in the past, and Corynne has been waiting until she had enough that she did not have to cut it "too short"!  She was so excited!

Over 10 inches of LOVE!

Her new look.  Beautiful inside and out!

Memorial Day @ the Lake

The kids decided to take a break in the pool this afternoon!

Lyndsey taught herself how to dive (with a little coaching from the Corynne & Lauren).  Tyler, you are going to have to learn how now that your 4 year old sister can!!!

On Monday, we headed out to the lake for a day on the water.  I met a sweet lady in BSF this year who also has a house on Lake Jordan.  She has 4 kids-2 older boys that are a little older than Tyler and twin girls that are Lauren's age.  We had made plans with them for the day.  It was so much fun for the kids to have other kids to play with on the water.

Tyler with the Adams boys...

Colleen keeping an eye on the action!

The Adams had a knee board.  We have never done that before, but Corynne got up like a pro.

Lyndsey and Lauren tried, but they did not make it up completely.

Girls just want to have fun!

Oh, Tyler!

EOY Programs & Such

2nd grade is fun!  Today Mrs. Peevy came and taught us fractions & directions while making Apple Pies!

 Mrs. Ford gave Lauren the award for Responsibility.  So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.   Romans 14:12

 Lauren & Corynne received Gold medals for completing their Olympic Reading requirements.

 Lyndsey had an awesome year at Trinity Preschool.  She learned all her letters and sounds.  She started out the year only being able to write the letter "L".  Now she can write any letter you call out!!  She enjoyed crafts, recess and singing with her friends at school.  Her teachers bragged on her all the time.  She was a role model student who continually went out of her way to help others.

 And on the last day of school, Mom forgot to pick up this awesome student.  It was a sad day :(  Next time I think I have got everything done and I have time to rest, I will count the kids first!!!!

 The TPS Varsity Tennis team qualified for the State Tournament!  They were in Decater when the horrible tornadoes ripped through Alabama.  JM & I were terrified that he was not in our nest (and we were not with him) during the storms.  The team spent a lot of time in the halls of the hotel on their knees waiting out the tornadoes that swirled around the area.  They did not have electricity and everyones cell phones were dead by the next day.  Little to no contact over two days was difficult.  They all made it back with stories to tell!!!

Piano Recitals

Lauren & Corynne had their piano recital with Mrs. Gloria Bryant on May 15th at Art's Music Shop.  The both received awards for competing in the National Piano Auditions.

 Tyler had to switch piano teachers due to scheduling conflicts during tennis season.  He finished out the year with Mrs. Christy Kreitz.  Tyler was shocked when he showed up for his recital at the church was packed.  He had never played in front of such a large crowd!

Preschool Field Trip to the Zoo

Lyndsey's preschool class visited the Montgomery Zoo today.  We had a great time, but it was TOOO HOT!

 Colleen loved watching the animals!

A Time of Baptism

Lauren Nicole Vermillion

made her public profession of faith

at Gateway Baptist Church

Montgomery, Alabama

on May 1, 2011

Mom & Dad rejoice knowing that you will be with us in Heaven! 

We Love You, Lauren!!

Lauren's 8th Birthday Bash

This year Lauren and her friend Heather decided to celebrate their birthdays together.  They agreed on an ice skating party, and they invited all their 2nd grade friends from school.  

 A few siblings also...

 Lauren has improved so much on the ice skating rink.  She was all over the place!!!

 Happy Birthday to Y'all!!!1

 Lauren with our birthday wreath that Mommy made!

 Taking time to open the party gifts today...

 Then we took the birthday girl to the Biscuits game!!!

 And finally another cake before she goes to bed!!!  Happy Birthday, Lauren.  you have grown into a beautiful girl inside and out.  Thank you for always being there the help Mommy and Daddy, your brother, your sisters, and your friends.