Lauren's Party and Commencement

Well Lauren's Graduation Party and Commencment went well. Probably about 125 people throughout the night and of course the chocolate fountain was a hit (aren't they always?). I made a cd of her pictures since birth and played it on the TV for all to see. Also for her to see at one point her and Jared did get along.

She got a purse she fell in love with at the mall but didn't buy. You can see the childhood picture of her in the background in the TV.

Pam made the trip up from Kentucky to see it. We appreciate her doing that.

Her Commencment was on May 28th. Also as an added bonus it was shown live on the internet. Mom, Dad, Gail, Ron and Melody watched it also. This just in, Nancy and Rod said they also listened watched it. That was cool for them to share that experience with us albeit across the country.

She sang with other seniors that were in the choir. there were 420 in her graduating class and it will be the last year to have it in the gym because of a larger class next year.

Priceless shot of her irritated with me constantly taking pictures of her.

Lauren's Senior Pictures

Well here they are the nationally coveted senior pictures of Lauren Nicole Futrell. She wanted to take two different settings, although I don't have any of the casual shots on here. What a fun time she and I had going to different places to find the right spot. I mentioned to her some of my favorite places to take family and senior pictures over the years. I added the picture frame for the website.

Of course, some things always change. One thing we've always known is Lauren's long hair. The only thing that may change is whether it's curled or straight. Well a few days after the the pictures were taken, she cut about 6 inches off. We think it looks great! Stay tuned for more pictures of the new doo.

Not only graduating High School was a great task, but she also graduated from Seminary. Anyone that has done that, helped, coerced, prodded or forced someone to do that, knows how tough that is. We are very proud of her!!

Cameron's Baseball Weekend

Cameron had 6 games this going 4-2 this Memorial weekend. He had one Friday, three Saturday and two on Monday. They came in 2nd place, beating a 22 and 5 team twice to get to the championship game.

Their "trophy's" were the bats. Definitely a nice change from the traditional plastic trophy or medal. Also, it doubles as a weapon too in case the other team decides to get unruly.

Cameron pitched 3 innings throughout the weekend allowing 2 hits, no runs and 5 strikeouts. His primary position is 1st base, so he's in on a lot of action and makes some great plays to get runners out. He's one of the tallest players on the team so that helps with stretching to gain that advantage on the close plays.

I thought it was fitting with Memorial weekend upon us to show the kids lined up at home plate for the National Anthem. Cameron is near the middle of this image. He's #3 after his great, great uncle Babe Ruth.