Please don't fall over

Yes, I know you can't believe that I am finally updating the blog. What is the special occasion you may ask? I figured people would want to know how the death of Michael Jackson has impacted our family. Or, perhaps you want something else to read about if you are like us and are sick of hearing about it :-)

But, seriously, it has been a busy few months. For those who have not heard, I resigned my position with the school district and will be working from home. I have started a company that specializes in smocked clothing for children and am also getting ready to launch another website. I will be purchasing a professional grade embroidery machine that will allow me to do appliques and monograms. I have been accepted to several Jr. League Holiday Fairs throughout the South and Brent and I will be traveling on Oct and Nov selling smocked dresses and monogramming. I also have some events coming up at the local mall and at some consignment sales. We are praying it will be a success. My website is still not finished but it is www.smockadotkids.com my second site will open in August www.preppyandpersonalized.com. So, you can see why I haven't had time to update everyone!

We went to Florida for the Fourth of July to visit with Nana and Grampie Turner and the aunts, uncles and cousins. Yes, I am over the shock of Nana and Grampie taking off to Florida for the Summer. It was a quick transition from working full time with them downstairs to staying at home alone. But, as I type this, Matthew is asleep and Ana Kate is chewing on a toy.

Both kiddos are doing well. Matthew crawls backward quite well and Anna Kate is getting there. Matthew's helmet came off after only 2 months. We are thankful for the great results! He went for his first haircut a few weeks ago.

I promise to try to be better about updates. I am posting a few beach pictures we took last weekend and will post more photos soon. Please pray for work for Brent, that my business ventures will be successful and that the kids will continue to meet their developmental milestones.

Much love-
Wendy, Brent, Matthew and Anna Kate