Adriann was in a family wedding this past weekend. She and her cousin Marlee looked beautiful and had a wonderful time!

It was a day filled with excitement and fun times were found around every corner! Beginning at the salon where Adriann transformed from this...

to this...

Adriann and Marlee before the wedding!

Jerry's Dad, Richard and Betty at the reception.

Girls just wanta have fun!!!

More Snow Pictures

Adriann just loving it!

Austin building a fort before beginning the snowball war!


The morning after, with the sun shining brightly. Austin and Adriann were off to school and with a high expected in the mid 50's, the snow will soon be gone, but oh what fun it was while it lasted!

Winter Wonderland

South Mississippi was blanketed with snow storm that was absolutely beautiful. We were sooo excited to get to experience this years winter wonderland. We had over 6 inches at our house and had a great time building snowmen, making snow ice cream and of course a few snowball fights! Here's a few pictures...

Sumrall Memories

As our time in America comes to a close, we begin to reflect on all the wonderful experiences we've had over the past 5 months. The Sumrall community and school have been very welcoming to our family. As parents our prayer was that God would send good friends for Austin and Adriann, during this time. New friends have been made as well as many memories that will be cherished for years to come. Email addresses are already being exchanged and we look forward to staying in contact. Tonight we had the privilege of attending the high school band Christmas concert. They did an outstanding job preforming. To Austin's surprise they gave him a going away party following the event. What seems to be a minor thing, made lasting impressions on Austin as well as our entire family. Thank you, SHS Band family!

Mr Garner, band director and Austin following the concert.

Austin and Lauren

Friends just having fun!

The Cake! Yum, Yum

Sumrall Christmas Parade

Austin marching in the Christmas parade. In this shot, he's on the front line on the end. Adriann and Sierra at the parade.Some of the band after the parade.
Austin and Lauren

Thanksgiving Happenings

As we reflect on Thanksgiving, we are blessed to have been able to spend time with our families. Of course, we ate too much but this is a new week! Adriann made us a thankful bowl that we each listed things throughout the month of November for which we were thankful. Some included were family, friends made over the past few months, a home to live in, fun school days, eating out, freedom to worship the One True God, salvation and Jesus Christ. We truly are blessed!

As for the actual festivities, Jerry's family has a family reunion every Thanksgiving in Alabama. This year, there were over a hundred and most of his grandfather's family were in attendance. They are always great to take photos of each section of the extended family. It was great to reconnect with everyone!

On Friday, we skipped all the after Thanksgiving sales and spent the weekend with my (Kelly's) family. When the first grandchild was born, Mom began buying an ornament each year for each grandchild. Now 19 years later, she's keeping up the tradition but also gets the grands to put the tree up and decorate with the ornaments. Smart lady, huh! From left to right, Shelly, Forrest, Austin, Adriann and Breanne...