In Memory

Lauren and I at the Kingsville playoff game, 2004

This blog is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the life of

Lauren Brooke Armstrong

(July 10, 1985-June 17, 2006)

Happy Birthday, Lauren. I miss you more than words could ever express.

Here's to:

SNL skits (the one-legged model, Rick and Caitlin..."You are not mentally prepared for this backflip.") ...
Epsom Sauce ...
Getting lost on the way to Sam Moon (If you hit Waco, you've gone too far.) ...

Getting lost on the way back from Sam Moon (If you hit Denton, you just flat-out went the wrong way.) ...

All of the firsts we had together (Of which, I was able to recall the acai smoothie. One more that I've remembered!) ...

The most valuable life lessons I've ever learned ...

Lauren-ing around, Lauren days, and Lauren-ing my way through life ...

Quitting twirling with a title in hand ...

Wearing hand-me-downs that are a perfect fit ...

Glitter ...

You coloring my hair ...

The pedicure room reserved just for us ...

Spring Break without practicing for contest ...
Good polish ...
Laughing til I cry ...

Saying, "I love you" at the end of every single phone call ...

Six hour conversations (Thank God for free nights and weekends!) ...

Costume designs and business plans ...
The aches and pains of performing ...
The heartache of not performing ...
A nice dinner at Jack-in-the-Box ...
Soul mates ...
Sharing gum ...
Knowing when it's time to go home.

I love you with all my heart and always will.
See you soon,
katy

Last home game, 2005

Back row: Ginger, Manda, Lauren (in my old costume), Jamie
Front row: Lindsey, Andy, Amy B.