Krista, Genny Steiner here.  The little gems you have are indeed Verpa.  Look closely at the attachment of the cap to the stem.  The ridges and pits top that looks like a morel attaches at the top of the stem and hangs down tight next to the stem.  The stem is hollow but it is not join the bottom edge of the cap.  The pith inside the stipe may go away with age.  These are great pictures.  And as far as I know you have the prize for the first morel type mushroom even though it is a false morel.  Don't eat these.  But keep watching for the real deal.  With this weeks rain and the warmer temperatures, morels should be popping out.  You all did good on your mushroom hunt.  Great success!