Curly Top Kids

I started a business back in 2005 called Curly Top Kids. It was created to sell vintage pillowcase dresses that my sister in law taught me to make. They are adorable but it's hard to get your name out there. So I quit last fall. However I need something to focus my creative energy on so I've been working on adding a new line of custom stamps. I'm very excited about this and will launch my new website in a week or so. Here's a preview. You can order at www.curlytopkids.com and tell all your friends!

I can make that!

Recently Shane's influence has gotten ahold of me and everything I see I think I can make myself for a fraction of the cost. My most recent projects were first seen on the cover of Kelly's Kids catalogue (dress, leggings and matching headband)and in A Little Something Extra (wall plaque). I think they came out pretty good and they only cost me a small fraction of the cost! I also managed to inspire my sisters to give it a try.

A Short and Sweet Visit to K.C.

We had a great time visiting friends and family in KC this past weekend. I enjoyed seeing the Royals scrape out a win against the Boston Redsox. Sorry Shane! The kids had fun playing at an indoor amusement park too and got to go swim a few times. And we got to meet our sweet new cousin Cami! Thanks for babysitting Nana!

Refugee Empowerment Program

Our church has recently started helping out with the Refugee Empowerment Program in Memphis. Many families from Burundi, Sudan, Somalia and the Congo are brought to the U.S. by the UN and Catholic Charities to escape the oppression in their countries. REP works to address the needs of the most under resourced people through education, leadership development, community building, cultural adjustment, and spiritual enrichment. Our small group has been paired with a family to help them make the adjustment. We are very excited to be able to help and to get to know them!

Design Star

My sister's sorority sister is a finalist on Design Star. Her name is Jen Bertrand. If she wins she'll get to host her own show on HGTV. You can vote once a day online and 5 times via text. Please VOTE! Voting ends tomorrow morning and the winner is announced Sunday, August 3rd.

An artist in the family

Mallory went to Art Camp last week and had a wonderful time. Here are some of her masterpieces. Maybe next year Campbell : )

Loose tooth

Mallory has had a dangling tooth for the past several days so Popsy came over to help her pull it out. She did it all by herself and is very excited to use her tooth fairy pillow tonight!