Smile!

This is Juls, Big Daddy, Hannah and Maeci
from
Everyday is a CRAZEE Day

They have had some trying times to say the least.
I have had them in my mind daily.
In my prayers constantly.

And I miss them.

We had a great visit early in the summer.
Short but fun.
I think we may have scared them a lil.
Nessa says we can be quite overpowering.
That I do not doubt.

Anyway, Juls I am thinking of you.
And wanted to let you know.
I also wanted everyone to see how beautiful you and your family are.

HURRY GO WIN

Twilight DVD Give-a-way! at the crazee scotts

Strong Women Series

I have done 4 post in the last week about some very strong women. I would like to feature them all together today. Why? Well I feel they help incorporate the many facets of the women we all are. How? I will connect the dots.

First I want to highlight Nessa. Her post was called "Just My Opinon on Nessa". She is the mom in so many of us. Caring for hearth and home with the little reserves that come her way. As so many of the moms before us have done. Quietly and with a strong will these moms (Nessa included) have toiled to make a nest for us to grow up in. Where we remember the times of nestling in our mommies laps, the comfort of being tucked in and the reassurance that they will always be there. This is very hard work that so many women do daily with little thanks. I want to tell Nessa, my own mom, you, others and even myself--Thank you for caring for all of us!

Second we see Soojung Cho with "Quiet Art". Here is the beauty and grace that women hold. This that we do by nature and can quicken a man's heart and loins so easily. Soojung conveys that same tranquil quality in her art work. When viewed nature takes us and transports the image into a feeling that can touch our very core. Every woman has this same ability in the arch of her back, the line down her leg or the wisps of hair escaping her carefully done up hair. And while we so often do not notice this in ourselves, others will. Then for that quiet moment they stop and take it in with appreciation. Thank you Soojung for allowing your talent to be shared that we all may have those moments of appreciation for the subtle things.

Next there is the independent woman who conquers the world. In "Quite a Lady" Laura Diaz displays the strength that ladies everywhere draw upon. Laura takes the bull by the horns and goes out to achieve greatness in her life. Should we all take this same trip. Well we do. But in other venues. Rhea of Texas Word Tangle makes light of the quirkiness within each of us. Do we have aliens living with us or are they just our children? Juls herding up "Every Day is a Crazee Day" has pointed out that a successful marriage has more to do with working toward a common goal then just Prince Charming sweeping us off our feet. (Big Daddy we do know your the Prince!) And those amazing ladies, Heather and Tiffany, from SITS shows us every day that we all can make great things happen when we pull together.

Now last, and for a purpose, there is Annie Kelleher of Writers, Witches and Words...Oh My! with "Two Thumbs Up for Silver's Lure". Why last. Well it not due to age for sure even though she claims the title of Grannie Annie. No Annie shares with all of us our spirit. That indestructible thread of love, guidance and purpose that weaves our lives. Annie my own very personal thanks to you. You have made changes in my life by sharing yours. Ladies also hold tight to your own gifts within for a little while. Enough to get the joy out of them too! Then let your spirit fly, spreading your wings, gliding on the wind and DANCING in every twirling circles among those around you.

So I know this has been long. But we are all strong women. We are the moms, artist, independent women and free spirits that make up this community. And there lies the beauty that is share. I wish you a wonderful weekend. Open your doors and let Spring in. Open your hearts and let love flow. And most of all, know that the Awards of life are yours to keep.

Julie is Giving Away Grandmas Apron

I love to get CRAZEE with the SCOTTS! And even more so when they are doing a bloggy give away. And top that with the apron they are giving away from our own Grandmas Homemade Etsy Store.

How do you like this Crazee apron we made for them. Grandma had so much fun matching up the different materials. The blue pocket with the cows on it is my favorite.

This is what Julie had to say when we donated her the apron.

"I loved the apron. I have to tell you, I actually cried when I saw it.... My Grandmother who died more than 15 years ago, used to make the same style...and right before she died, she made me the cutest one..and I held on to that thing for a long time, but somehow when we moved five years ago, the apron just disappeared..... I'd kill to have it back nearly. So, when I saw the cute apron that your mom made, it reminded me of that... and so I think it's just perfect for my giveaway, and I'm so thankful that you're donating it. Your hearts are so big, I love all of my bloggy friends!"

Doesn't that just make you wanna cry. And to think she is going to give this apron away to someone too! Well make sure you pop over and see CRAZEE Julie and all of her give aways. Be kind enough to visit Grandma's Homemade Store too!