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Hi lovelies! Today is a special day because I am sharing the work of my sweet friend Casey Wiegand with you! Casey is an uber talented painter and her positive perspective on life drew me in to her blog right away :] She & her family have some really exciting things coming their way, too! So, I hope you enjoy this mini Q&A feature and take a minute to look through her work. AND… there’s something fun at the end for one lucky gal! ;] XO
Hi! My name is Casey Wiegand and I am a freelance artist, mama and blogger! I blog over at the wiegands. I have two sweet babies, one on the way and am married to the love of my life!!!
FUN FACTS //
* My favorite thing about painting is being able to express God’s gift that He gave me — to uniquely see the world, put it on a canvas and then let someone take it home!
* I hate roller-coasters and love Hershey bars!
* Want to know my favorite blog post to-date? This one :]
* Some words of encouragement to gals owning their own biz or blog: I would say follow your dreams! It takes a leap of faith but it so worth it in the end. Make sure you are doing what God created you for!
TO ENTER // leave a comment below sharing something positive about your day/week so far!!!
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Something positive about my week so far: my husband came home from a work trip after nearly 2 weeks away so my 1 year old and I have him back!!! :)
This past weekend I walked 60 miles in 3 days and raised over $3,000 for Breast Cancer!!
I’m such a fan of Casey’s art! Something positive about my week is that the hubs and I have been preparing to move into our first house!
I got to go to the farmer’s market this week! Love it! :)
I love one of Casey’s paintings! This week we brought my dog to the vet thinking we’d have to put her down(she has heart failure) but we didn’t have to. We got some more meds to help her feel more comfortable and we get to love and cherish her for a little while longer. ♥♥
This week I have been blessed by my in-laws. They took us out to dinner last night and it was such a lovely treat.
I follow Casey’s blog. It and she is simply LOVELY!!
Now following Casey on Twitter.
I follow you on Twitter too!!!
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We found out that the blood work we have been waiting on for one of the sweet kiddos we are adopting from Uganda came in. One step closer!
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OMG…I’d love to win this! I love Casey :)
This week, my oldest turned 4…and she’s such a blessing to me!
I got to spend time outside in the sun yesterday! It was gorgeous!
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I’m a follower of Casey’s blog and LOVE it!
two amazing women all in one spot … both of you rock!
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The highlight of my week was definitely a “you had to be there moment”, but I’ll share anyway. My mother-in-law is currently hospitalized with cancer. Everyone’s spirits have been low, however, when we went to visit her my husband sat down in one of the hospital chairs that seemed to have a built in whoopie cushion. This tickled my mother-in-law and she couldn’t stop laughing. It was a wonderful sound.
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Wonderful this week??? Oldest son went off to college this week in TX and God answered some travel related prayers/last minute details perfectly. Youngest son’s knee surgery is healing better and faster than expected, I still work everyday, my nephew, who lives with me, is rocking soccer preseason and my 70 yr mom, who also lives with me, is finally getting out of the house more after 4 serious joint replacement surgeries — just doesn’t get any better than that :) thanks for the opportunity
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I had my third sale in my shop this week as well as some amazing advice from someone that I truly respect. My husband and I made a step towards something that is so exciting I could pee my pants, and life is good!
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I follow Gussy on Twitter ;)
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Today, I get to meet 2 blog friends for the first time!
LOVE THIS!! What a gorgeous family!
My positive thing this week was dedicating time with my 3 and 4 year old boys to purge gently used but no-longer-played-with toys and taking our bags up to the local Community Sharing building for donation. I love that even as young as they are, my boys understand that you don’t need so many things and it’s better to share and provide to others.
My kids make me smile or laugh everyday, even if we are having a rough one!
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I’m pregnant and in the midst of some serious morning (all day) sickness. My positive thought is that this won’t last forever! :)
I follow Casey’s blog!! She is so talented and I just love her!!
Yay! I love the picture of the cross, it’s beautiful. Something positive about my whole week is my little sister is visiting me from out of state and it’s been such a joy catching up and having lots and lots of sister dates! :)
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I <3 Casey!!! She's so cute and inspirational! Something positive about my week?? I get to host church online tonight!!! Can't wait :] http://www.christfellowshiponline.tv
I follow Casey’s blog :]
Something positive….My hubby and I are in the process of taking a huge leap of faith and each day is an adventure with God getting to see what he will do next!
I’m also a fan of her artsy stuff on facebook :]
My positive thing this week ~ We are officially trying again for bebe #2!
this weekend we are having a house warming party for all of our friends and family. I can’t wait to show off our new place to every and some fabulous Casey Wiegand artwork would be the perfect housewarming gift.
Following you both via tweet.
My one year old is helping me make the bed and ‘clean’ around the house – it’s so cute! And helpful since Daddy (a teacher) just went back to work.
Something positive: I got an A in my class after working 9 hours the night before to get it finished. Hallelujah, Praise the LORD :)
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positive: i get to go enjoy the iowa state fair with my hubs and my two boys today! can’t wait!
Best of the week? Feeling my wee babe flutter inside of me. At 19 weeks it still surprises me every time but it makes me stop whatever I’m doing every time :)
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My sweet husband has made dinner for me two nights in a row since I had to work late. I love him
OMG! An original piece of Casey’s artwork!?!?! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself! WOW! Something positive that has happened in my week so far is that I can see God’s plan for my future and I’m not afraid of what he has in store for me because I know he will be with me every step of the way.
I follow Casey’s blog – the Weigands and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
I follow YOU on Twitter ;-)
I follow Casey on Twitter as well.
I have been feeling really yucky all week with strep throat but I’ve tried to stay happy and positive. My fiance just re enrolled back in school. I was so proud of him so to show him I made him a silly back to school pack filled with pencils, scissors, crayons, and glue. He thought it was funny and that always makes me happy.
I am a faithful follwer of Casey’s blog!
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I follow casey on FB too!
Something positive about my week so far: Ok, this one is corny, but at work, we’ve had three or four shredders break. So since they have broken, I have had to stack my shredding which resulted in a two row shelf being FILLED with papers.
Fast forward to today: I have just learned today that we were given a shredding service, so all of my shredding now gets (GASP) PICKED UP! (WOO HOO!)
Needless to say, I’m thrilled hours of shredding are now gone. THANK GOODNESS! =)
Not a large life changing event to many, but still, something positive!
Jesus saves on a daily basis. Definitely the most positive part of my week thus far!
Something positive about this week is that I graduated from my missions school and I’m already seeing the amazing provision of the Lord, my heart is full of thankfulness :))
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I followed Casey on Twitter!!!
My positive today is that I get to spend the day with my two babies!!
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I follow her blog!!! (’tis a great one at that!!)
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I follow YOUR pretty self on twitter too!! :))
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Best part of this week is its the last week of summer for my kiddos. Everyone is excited about school and the new beginnings it will bring. But even better its a reason to really make the most of every day this week. Making memories to last forever!
I got back in touch with a wonderful old friend!
Awesome giveaway!!
I just started following Casey on Twitter! @blondeublonde
Happy moment of the day…snuggling with Auggers (my 5 month old) on the “big bed” after his morning bottle. *sigh* I could do that all day! :)
What a great giveaway. My daughter would love a piece of Casey’s work in her room.
We’ve had such a great week, it’s back to school time and one of my very favorite things is paper/school/office supplies {I know weird..but I’m a paper junkie}….so while my boys were happy with just grabbing some spiral notebooks, my daughter and I had a super time wading through all the new school supplies for just the right note books, folders, etc.
Have a great week.
something positive about my week….I get to play all day with the little foster boy we are trying to adopt! yippee!
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Trusting and believing God for all things. Another positive- a cool crisp Tennessee morning, the promise of Fall in the midst of all this heat!
LOVE GUSSY & CASEY!
I already follow Casey on her blog! Love her posts – like sunshine in my reader!
Gorgeous work! Hope I win :)
This week has been wonderful as all of my friends have moved back here for the semester; lots of joyful reunions all around!
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I also follow you on Facebook!
I follow Casey on FB! :)
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Something positive about my week is getting to spend face time with my boss.
And I follow you on FB! :)
I follow you on Twitter aswell :)
And you know I follow you on Twitter, pretty lady! :)
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Saw your give away on casey’s blog!
I am now following Casey’s blog. So lovely!
School starts today!
I believe that I am really truly learning how to pray. I have seen things more clearly this week. God is walking with me and my family and wrapped his arms around us!
And, as of a few seconds ago, Casey has a “like” from me on Facebook. Wish I could “love” it!
My daughter did great at swim lessons today and after two days worth of crying a ton, she didn’t today and earned her lollipop! :)
I’ve had ants in my pants all week…leaving for Ohio Friday night to see 2 of my sisters and their families!! Love spending time with them and a good road trip is always FAB!!
I am a blog follower of Gussy Sews…you rock my world!
The Wiegands is one of the first blogs I subscribed to, and I’ve been in love ever since =) I’m a follower!
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My husband started a new job this week…that was very positive!
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I follow you on FB :)
I follow you on twitter :) I hope I win!!!
The sun is shining! It is a beautiful day!
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I love her site, and her openness and honesty. And, I love the favorite post. I feel like I can relate with her in so many ways regarding motherhood!
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Gussy…I follow you on FB!
Gussy…I follow you on twitter!
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i can honestly say, that the best/most positive thing so far this week, is that i haven’t given up on trying to be better in ALL aspects of my life. God will provide me with the tools.
i follow casey on twitter @beforeverlovely. :)
i follow casey’s blog on bloglovin’. :) @beforeverlovely.
i follow gussy on facebook. Barb Fra_cek. :)
i follow gussy on twitter too! i am so sorry if i thought i was already following you! @beforeverlovely (i mean if i commented before that i did, because apparently, i was silly and hadn’t clicked “follow’ yet…whoops!) :)
This week I am done with summer classes, so I have lots of time to read and relax! It’s great!
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I was on a hike yesterday with my three boys and watching them help eacherother over rocks was priceless!
And I’m now following you on Twitter (not sure why I wasn’t before!)
I follow Casey’s blog!
The most positive thing that has happened is that my husband got hired as a personal trainer this week! This is his passion and I am so excited to see what God will do in his life with this new adventure! Thanks for the chance to win!
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My most positive thing is that tomorrow is my anniversary!
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Something positive about my day: I went for a run with my little girl in her jogging stroller this morning. The air was slightly crisp and the sky was clear blue. It was a wonderful start to our day:)
I would love to win! I am going to LA tomorrow with my hubby and that has been the highlight of me week looking forward to it!
I follow your blog :)
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I follow Casey’s blog, which I love!
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I follow you on Facebook :)
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I am a fan of Casey on FB!
I follow you on twitter! @ruthiehart1
Both my twin daughters learned how to say “mommy” this week…might just be the highlight of my year so far! Makes.Me.Melt.
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Most positive thing about my week so far has been just getting to see my sons smiling face every.single.morning! It’s the simple things in life that are the best!!!
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Today I’m moving my brother into college, I am so excited for him! :)
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I like Casey on Facebook! :)
I like you on Facebook! :)
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Love both blogs!!! Have a great day!!
I got a second job by God’s amazing grace! Working hard will pay off!
Positive about my week, I got to have a nice girls dinner with some of the gal pals last night at outback, yummmm!!
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Let’s see, today’s my birthday ~ Yay! And we are on a week long vay-cay on a fabulous MN lake :)
positive thing this week is the kids are starting to get back on school sleeping schedule, school starts next week!
The best thing that happened to me this week was (to make a long story short)..my brother and sister-in-law are separated and we hadn’t heard from my SIL in several months and it was breaking all our hearts. (they have 2 little babies together). We have been praying and believing that there might be some hope. This week she called me and told me she really wants to work it out and is so sad because she loves us all so much. This is more hope we have had in along time.
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Love Casey and am a total follower :)
She is an amazing artist!!! something positive today – God loves me!!!! :D Thank you so much for the chance to win!
I watched my daughter walk into her first day of school today with such confidence! LOVE!
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Today ~ positive ~ Every moment is a gift from God. I have had the privilege of cleaning, folding, washing dishes for my darling family. Now, I am about to make pickles with the bounty from the garden. Great day! Blessings
I follow Gussy on twitter! @kwalk106
I follow Gussy via FB! Yeah!
Have liked Casey on FB ~ really enjoyed looking through the photos. :)
I just got home from a great vacation with my husband so I am very happy this week!
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I like you on Facebook! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love this girl’s blog. She’s amazingly real and really talented!
A needed visit to my husband’s family in WI
Something positive about my week was yesterday. It was birthday but my hubby was at the hospital all day and night for 24 hour call shift (he’s a medical student). I was really bummed about that, but made the best of my birthday and had a fun day driving to Cincinnati with a few girlfriends. When I got home that evening my sister was making me dinner and then my hubby called to say they were letting him take a LONG dinner break to come home and be with me for a bit. YAY! It was such a great, happy surprise. Then my sister also cleaned up dinner AND made me a cake. It was the best birthday and I was so happy. i thought it wasn’t going to be very special or anything thing since I thought I woundn’t see my hubby. But I did and everything else was great too! :)
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My little boy just learned how to eat with a fork and he now blows kisses all day :)
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I am a fan of Casey’s on FB.
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I am also a fan of yours on FB. :)
Something positive… I get to see my baby again today via ultrasound!!! Love your work Gussy!
I follow Casey… love her, too!
I follow Casey =)
I spent time with my girlfriends from high school last night! We have known each other for fifteen years and are all mamas now. Even though our personal lives have changed our bond to each other stays strong. Love the support and love of the strong, inspirational women in my life!
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Follow Casey on fb too =)
My hubby has an interview next week! I’d say that’s a positive thing!
I follow Casey’s blog… LOVE IT!
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great giveaway!! something positive about my week: last night, my hubs & i went on a date 2 hrs away & saw Sara Bareilles in concert!! it was an amazing concert! and today, i am taking maternity pictures! ;-)
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Communication has improved in our household, and I’m seeing an increase in productivity. How’s that for positive. :)
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A positive note….the kids started school and have amazing teachers!
The sunshine! I love all this warm weather we’ve been having :-)
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Running in the sprinklers with my kiddos!
I love this painting! It’s so full of texture. I follow you and casey on twitter. Oh and I also follow casey’s blog)
Everything about my week so far has been nothing but positive! I’m off to a good start, I get to spend most of my time with my wonderful husband and our kids (two dogs). I have been pretty motivated and productive crocheting some little projects I’ve been meaning to do.
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Went and got my hair did yesterday! Always feel much better afterward! :) And that’s positive for sure!
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I follow Gussy on twitter! @kassarie
We spent the day at Lagoon yesterday as a family and it was a blast!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I follow Casey on twitter! @kassarie
I follow your blog through twitter @justsewsassy
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Hubby is at a new Job opp meeting right now… THAT is a HUGE happy moment this week :)
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I follow YOU on FB :) Of course!
I follow you on Twitter as well :))
*Man oh man I LOVEEEEE Caseys art work. SERIOUSLY.
Something positive: my classroom is officially ready for the kiddos to start on Monday :)
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I’m so very happy to have my boss back from her vacation…..after a messy couple of weeks without her, the office feels much calmer today.
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My sweet baby boy is 15 months today and I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than spend my day off with him getting messy and having fun!
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you two are too awesome! both of you doing such amazing give aways! i follow Casey on her blog. :)
i also follow your fantastic bloggy blog. :)
i wish there was a “love” option on FB because i would totally choose that over “like”, but i ‘like’ casey on FB. :)
same goes for you. wish i could “love” you on FB, but until then i “like” you. :)
i follow your tweets on twitter! ;)
@ohlittlemookie
i follow casey’s tweets on twitter as well. :)
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My daughter and I just had food intolerance test done – doesn’t sound positive, but it is going to lead to a happier/healthier life. That’s good :)
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My most positive and Fun thing I did this week, was to go to Mall of America with my Foster Mom & Sister and her her 2 young daughters! I lived with them when Carrie was 5-8 yrs. old, so it was a blast to get to spend time with them again. My cancer keeps me very close to home, so this was the first time I’ve been able to get away, even if it was just for a weekend. I love reconnecting with friends from my past!
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I am a faithful follower of Casey’s blog! I think her hubby looks like Ashton K! And, her children are adorable. I can’t wait to see photos of her new Babe!
Hey Maggie! I follow YOU on FB, Twitter and on your Blog! Hugs ~ Jo
i love your blog! and your hair a lot! hope you dont mind me stopping by from time to time!
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I follow the wiegands.
I follow Casey on Facebook.
My fun thing this week is that my boy turned three years old and we took him to Chuck E. Cheese. Such a blast!
School starts tomorrow, and my (baby) girl could not be more excited!
My hubby celebrated his birthday yesterday– that way the highlight of my week =celebrating him :)
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I “liked” her facebook page :)
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My 6 week old is smiling back at us, sweetest thing ever!!
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I liked you on facebook, I live in the cities too, glad I saw your blog:)!!
I’m a twitter follower of you.
I made a new friend in my new town (we moved) and we are going to a roller derby bout this weekend! yay!
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My positive for the week.. I put my first party in for Scentsy and am now on my way to being able to help out our little family financially.
I follow you on FB
I also follow you on Twitter (i’m starting to feel stalkerish lol)
I also follow Casey on FB
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And I just signed up on her blog too!
You inspire me everytime I read your posts!
I also read Caseys blog…..shes awsome!
This is my last week of my last summer ever…and while I am sad about that (have to be a grown up soon!) it has been a wonderful week of relaxing and spending time with my husband :)
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I also follow you on FB :)
I love her artwork. So pretty, Id love to have some of my very own. I follow her blog. Daily. :)
I follow Casey on FB too.
I follow you, Miss GussySews, on FBook! :)
Today I had two job interviews! And the first one already went fabulous! :)
And, something positive about my day or week. Well, well, first of all, I teach, so I’m in my LAST week of summer break. What’s not great about a few more days being a freebird? Ya heard? :) But last night, my husband and I went to see “The Help”. I love that he goes with me to movies even though he thinks he won’t like them that much. Then later, I can tell he really loves them too. He’s sweet.
I love Casey’s advice for following what God made you for. Seems so simple, but is so difficult for some. The most positive thing I have done this week (other than packing for vacation) was to embrace extra hours nannying because I was having one of those weeks where writing was insanely difficult.
I follow Casey’s blog! Love her!!
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We got to take our little girl to the fair this week, so fun! She loved the petting zoo and trying our yummy fair food.
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Love her artwork!! Follow her blog- my week is great- hard for me to believe that in 1 week my oldest starts kindergarten full day!! where has the time gone?
I love her work! This week’s most positive thing for me was getting my kitchen completely unpacked and being able to cook again (after our recent cross country move)!
I also follow Casey’s blog and on FB
What a great giveaway! Love Casey and her art is beautiful! Positive thing of my day…My hours are getting cut at work, which means more time with my babies! Less money when we already struggle, but my kiddos are only little for a short time so it is a positive thing for me!
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I follow Casey’s blog, it is one of my favorites
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I am doing my best to see the glass as half full today so this is a great way for me to focus on the good in my day. I took my daughter to the pediatrician this morning because she had been showing some potential signs of heart failure and I was very fearful. However, my sweet 4 yr old girl who has had 3 open heart surgeries had strep throat and was showing her other symptoms because her body was trying to fight off the infection. All is good, she’s had her antibiotic, chocolate shake, and now a nap. I am so thankful that it is just strep throat. God is good!
LOVE casey! I’ve had a great week and won three small giveaways when I’ve never won anything! Maybe this will be the fourth–i hope so!
The most positve thing thus far this week would have to be watching my son walk with his wooden walker. It is not your traditional toy walker that makes sounds and lights up, it is made of wood and has a place for my son’s toys. He puts his toys in it and walks around the house. (He isn’t walking all by himself yet) After each time he walks, he has to sit down and clap for himself. I am cherishing each of these moments….since I know walking by himself then running! is not far from now.
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I like both gussy and casey on FB
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One thing that is positive about my week so far is that my two boys are taking swimming lessons for the first time, and they are having a blast. I’ve been able to encourage them from the side of the pool to turn their “I can’t”s into “I’ll do my best!” and I’m so happy to see them trying new things, even when they are a little scared at first.
Snuggling in bed with my three littles this morning:)
I joined a new church and am going to start volunteering teaching Sunday School to the little kiddos! I am really excited.
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I love Casey and her blog! This week is going to be a great one just because. Nothing special, just great!
I love her work and I follow her blog. Thanks for a chance to win!
The most positive thing about this week is that I am still pregnant with our twins! 32 weeks baby!!
A positive thing about my week would be being able to clean and rearrange my room before school starts back. A clean and rearranged room always makes me feel rejuvenated!
I like Gussy Sews on Facebook!
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I got to visit with 2 old friends already this week, one I’ve known since 6th grade and another from college who is a missionary in the DR with her family.
the most positive thing about LAST week was meeting Casey in person. drove 6 hrs to see her. worth every hr.
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I now follow Casey on twitter, @ShanLeAnn
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i like gussysews on facebook and can’t wait to get the goodies i won thru the tipjunkie giveaway!
One tremendously positive thing about my week so far was friends helping me take photos for my Etsy shop. They turned out great and we had SOOOOOOOOO much fun doing it. It’ll be the best way to get photos taken for the shop in my opinion :).
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I follow Casey on Twitter
I follow Casey’s blog.
Something positive about my week thus far?? I get to go on a fancy date with my husband!! Thank you Lord for the extra money this month to allow for a nice date before baby comes!
I follow Casey on facebook!!
I follow Casey on twitter!!
Not to mention I follow her blog!
I also follow you on twitter!!
And of course I follow you on facebook too!!
I read her story a while ago….sp inspirational!
Already a FB fan of yours :)
I have been so encouraged this week by many of the blogs I’ve been reading about trusting God and going to Him for everything…even the small stuff. It’s been such a wonderful reminder of the amazing God we serve!
I like Casey on FB :)
I follow Casey’s blog :)
I follow Casey on Twitter :)
I follow you on FB :)
I follow you on Twitter :)
loving this joint giveway action you ladies have going on today! what a beautiful piece.
gussy follower!
gussy facebook liker!
casey follower!
casey facebook liker!
Something good is that my amazing man just got rewarded for his talents with an amazing job.
Love you Cas-hopefully I will own a piece by you someday. Xo.
Something positive about my week so far? I had the day off yesterday. In the middle of the week. It was fabulous! I got so much done at home!
A one former ‘mitten gal’ to another….Sleeping Bear Dunes on beautiful Lake Michigan just garnered the prize as America’s Most Beautiful Place! Isn’t that tooo cool? That made my day…and made me want to go back home….
I follow Casey on Facebook!
Something positive about my day… PASTA SALAD. DELISH.
I follow Casey’s blog and I love it.
This is going to be an amazing week because my sweet husband got free tickets for our family to go to a baseball game!
I follow Casey on Twitter. She’s amazing!
LOVE HER ART! Hope I win!!
This week: I have been able train OUSTIDE a few days for the half marathon I am training for! AND my baby has her last day of Inffant class at school and move up to her new toddler class on Monday… Good because she has learned so much! But man it goes TOO FAST!
I follow Casey’s blog.
I am a FB fan of yours!
I like Casey on FB!
I am following you on Facebook…your artwork is truly inspired!
Melinda
I follow Casey on Twitter!
I follow her blog
I follow you on Facebook!
I follow you on FB!
I follow you on Twitter!
And I follow Gussy Sews on Facebook too! Love you two crafty gals!
Melinda
New Fan of Casey’s on FB!!! Yipee!
Went swimming in my dad’s pool today- love it!
I follow your blog!
I follow Casey’s blog too! :)
Ironically the most positive thing to happen this week was to hear some unpleasant truths about myself from my babes. It was certainly conviction from the Holy Spirit to make some changes if I want our relationship to grow in a healthy way. The last few days have been amazing and it’s only Wednesday!
I follow Casey’s blog.
I follow Casey on Twitter.
I follow Casey on FB.
I follow Gussy on FB.
I follow Gussy on Twitter.
My husband surprised me with a mini vaca for our 5th anniversary! So much fun!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Casey’s work!!! I have had such a wonderful week so far! My favorite part was spending time with dear friends putting our Home Organization Binders together. We gathered all our office supplies together on the table and went to work making dividers for each important task in our busy momma lives! I love my friends!
I am a long time follower of Gussy Sews on Facebook!
I am a follower of Casey’s blog!
I am a follower of Casey’s FB page!
After a hectic couple of weeks where my husband was sick and unable to assist with daily life, I have realized that certain tasks and projects (which at first felt like adding MORE on my plate beyond my household chores and work schedule) actually recharge my spirit when my energy is low. I have made a pact with myself to always make time to do those things (one of them is sewing).
Let’s see…seeing my sweet girl (almost 8 months) learning to crawl!!
oh i love her and her blog! i am a follower
i of course follow you and your blog!
and i follow her on FB too.
and i follow you miss gussy sews on FB too!!!
love you and your work!!!
i did not mention the positive part of my week.
today was the turtle races….yes i said TURTLE races. it was so fun to take the kids, relax and see how EXCITING and how much joy and excitement this brings to their eyes. the small things are what counts!!! doing things together! xoxoxoxox
This week has been very exciting for me! I started getting sponsor spots on some blogs to advertise my etsy shop I started back in June, and I’ve got a ‘grand opening’ of sorts with lots of shop changes planned for when my ads post…yay!
I follow you on Facebook! :)
I follow you on Twitter! :)
I get to cook for my wonderful parents this week! Yay! I also have some spare time to read fun books, and I got to work with an awesome group at the challenge course! So wonderful!
I follow Casey’s blog! Such a beautiful family!
I follow Casey on Twitter :)
I follow Casey on Facebook! This is a great giveaway! I’m a big fan of her art and I have a lot of naked walls haha
Thanks to both you fabulous ladies!
My little NOAH! He’s the most positive part of my every day! Also, enjoying these last dog days of summer. Winter will be here all too soon! ;)
I got a full 8 hours of sleep last night!!
I follow Casey’s blog, she’s one of my absolute FAVES!
I follow her twitter as well.
I follow Casey’s blog! I love her artwork.
I also ‘Liked’ Casey on Facebook! :)
I love Casey’s blog! She is such a inspiration! This week has been nutty & exciting at the same time. My husband got a job offer in Dallas, Tx!! We are so nervous & excited but we know God has an amazing plan for taking us there!! We can’t wait!! Have a lovely week yourself!!
Love the artwork! The positive thing for me is that I’m coming off my next-to-last chemo treatment and starting to feel better.
We are having a great 2nd week of school! Yay!
Highlight – my momma came over and helped me blanch, bag, and freeze all my corn from my garden! 18 cups worth so far. And my hubby got a part time job. Better than nothing! God is good to us!
I’m a fan of Gussy on facebook!
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i’m only two days away from a mini vacation weekend! yay!!
i follow casey’s blog already! ;)
I’m a fan of Casey on facebook!
and i follow you on twitter and fb!
I follow Casey’s tweets :)
This week has been full of so many great things! I’ve been blessed with new opportunities to help me grow in Christ and loving all of the warmth from my friends.
I follow you Gussy on facebook
I follow Gussy on twitter
I follow Caseys blog and just adore her
I follow Casey on twitter
I follow Casey on facebook
Something positive about my week: I spent a beautiful day with my son and husband at the zoo.
Would love to win this painting!!! Major positive from the week was that I was able to visit BEAUTIFUL Newport Beach in California this week and spend time with a very special friend (who I happen to be named after).
I’m now following Gussy on FB!
Liked Casey on Facebook!
I follow Casey’s blog.
I follow Casey’s blog!
I followed you on Facebook!
I follow Casey on FB too!
My week has been much better than expected! I am a teacher and it is our first full week of school. Out of 125 new students, I am yet to have one truly negative experience with one of these high schoolers, and to top it off, my almost 2 year-old started with a new babysitter and LOVES it! I was so afraid he wouldn’t transition well (especially after being home with him all summer) but she raves in the afternoons about how good he has been. I am one blessed momma this week! :)
I follow Casey on Twitter!
I follow Casey’s blog!
I follow you on Twitter! I am @literarylou
We spent all day at the fair today with my mom and grandpa and had lots of fun!
Being mommy and wife to the people I love most. It’s what life is all about.
I’ve moved to a brand new school with new expectations this year. Today was the first day with my 24 2nd graders and we survived! We did much more than survive, we were successful and had a GREAT day!!
I follow Casey on FB and her blog!
Loving that the kids are back in school…and there are a bit cooler temps in the air! God is good!
I found my faith again thank you for this blog recvomendation I often get consumed with perfection and stressing about it and I forget that fear isn’t real! God always provides it may not be what I want but it is what I need! I needed casey’s reminder! Thank you I am ok:)
I’ve been SUPER busy this week, but today, I was able to tackle almost all of my To Do list! It felt awesome! :-)
I follow Casey’s blog already! :-)
And I follow your blog too! :-)
I like Casey on Facebook!
And I like YOU on Facebook too! :-)
I’ve had so much fun getting my classroom ready this week – and some of my old and new kiddos have come by to help. I get warm fuzzies when they talk about how excited they are to come back to school. I’m glad its a safe, warm, loving place they can’t wait to be everyday! xx
I follow Casey’s blog.
I follow Casey on FB!
I follow Casey on Twitter!
I follow YOU on FB!
…and I follow you on Twitter! xx
Casey has such adorable, fun and beautiful things!!!!! I just came home from donating blood today, to hopefully help someone in need:)
I follow Casey’s blog
I like Casey’s facebook and really want one of her paintings in the worst way.
The best thing about my weeks so far is that my oldest son gave me a HUGE hug yesterday and told me I was his best friend =]
seeing my 15 month old start to walk is by far the best thing that’s happened so far this week!
xo
I follow Casey!
I’ve gotten extra sleep twice this week!
I like you on facebook.
I follow you on twitter.
I like Casey on facebook.
I follow Casey on twitter.
I’m following Casey’s blog.
My husband got an promotion.
I follow Casey’s blog.
I follow her Twitter.
I follow her Facebook.
I got to speak to my husband a few times this week! I love talking to him and hearing his voice :)
I follow her blog
I follow her on FaceBook
I had a great time tonight celebrating my brother-in-law’s birthday!
I follow her on Twitter
I follow you on FaceBook
I also follow you on Twitter :)
I want to be entered for this! its a beautiful piece of art!
I follow you on twitter
I follow you on facebook
I follow caseys blog and read it everyday!! <3
I follow casey on twitter
I follow casey on facebook
my boyfriend is in the army and I got to skype him yesterday! I miss him so much and just getting to see him makes my whole month sometimes <3
I have been decorating my classroom and getting ready for my first day with my Kindergarteners on Monday. I’m SO excited! Thanks a lot!
I follow you on facebook! Thanks again!
congrats on baby on the way Casey! Beautiful painting!! My week is great! A new job opportunity awaits…will know by the end of the week. fingers crossed. ;)
My sweet baby girl ( who lights up my world ) is turning one this week!!! God really blessed me with her..her smile makes me melt:) Hope you have a great day. Thank you for the giveaway!!
I follow Casey on twitter:)
oh how I would LOVE to have one of Casey’s paintings… she is pretty much amazing!! … This week has been fantastic… It’s my last week of summer, before starting grad school next week and I am enjoying every minute of it, spending time with family, new roommates, and lots of time outside exploring a new city :)
I follow Casey on Facebook:)
I like Casey on facebook
I follow Casey on Twitter
@OriginallyLinds
I follow Casey’s blog
I like Gussy on facebook :)
I follow Gussy on Twitter
@OriginallyLinds
God answered my prayer about needing some hope about my future… the very next day!!
And I follow Casey’s blog!
The best thing about my week has been caring for a beautliful 9 month old foster baby…absolutely the most amazingly sweet little girl I have been blessed to love on! Love the give-a-way too! hope to be carrying around a Gussy Sews Bag sooooooooooooooon :)
MommaMary2Many
BY FAR the best thing that happened to me today was my 15 month old son gave me eskimo & butterfly kisses before I laid him down. I had to fight back the happy tears. Being a mommy is so rewarding. Thank you both for the giveaway!
I also already follow Casey via GFC!
I have to say that today my BIRRRRTHDAY was super positive! I took a moment this morning to read His Word and the peace that washed over me was instant. I felt like this year 28 was going to be so great, I was going to STOP wishing I was like everyone else, I’m going to STOP wishing I was prettier, smarter, craftier and I’m going to START shining my light for Him brighter than ever, I’m going to START loving who He made me to be!
I follow Casey on blogger!
Liked Casey’s Art Page on Facebook! :0)
and I liked your lovely self on Facebook too!
the LORD has been challenging me in my daily life & he has been blessing me in ways i can’t simply write about in a few words.
i follow casey :) and am excited to read your blog. we are from Saint Paul, but currently in Cali!!!
grace & peace.
Got to have lunch with my mom on Tues. =)
Best thing that has happened this week – our baby girl has slept through (well almost) twice!! This is BIG news around here.
I already follow Casey’s blog. And yours as well –
You gals are both an inspiration.
i gave up my seat on a flight and got 2 free tickets for doing so!
I follow Casey on twitter
i follow her blog on gfc
i like casey on fb
i follow gussy and casey.
you guys are both amazing.
…and i like gussy and casy on fb…
…i’m really not *obsessed*!
my positive thing for today is that i just got an email that my (1st) GUSSY WRISTLET IS ON ITS WAY! WOOOWHO ;)
my positive thing for today is that i just got an email that my (1st) GUSSY WRISTLET IS ON ITS WAY! WOOOWHO ;)
i’m already a follower of your blog and casey’s blog, i follow you both on twitter AND i’m already a fan of both pages. needless to say, i love you both!
here’s my positive for the week (so far): i just read back through my posts and visually witnessed how much God has done for me and my family in just a few months. we’ve been SO blessed and i’m awed.
i pray that God continues to bless both you & casey!
I’m going out for lunch with coworkers today, so fun! Thanks for the opportunity!
My favorite moment so far this week has been enjoying weather in the 70’s!!! And getting ready for a trip to Disney World with my surrogate family :)
I follow Casey’s blog
My husband might be getting a new job!
I follow Casey’s blog :)
I follow Casey on FB, Sydney Pavlat Szumski
Just a beautiful day in HOT Mississippi!
My son that has a genetic syndrome is rocking the potty training this week and we are so proud.
This weekend is my daughter’s 2nd birthday, so I am really looking forward to that:) It’s helped this week go by just a tad bit faster;)
I follow Casey’s blog and love her!!
I like Casey on facebook! :)
I follow Casey on twitter too :)
I follow you on facebook also :)
I also follow you on twitter :)
I follow Casey on her blog! She’s fab!!
I follow Casey on FB!
I follow you on FB!
I follow you on Twitter :)
Something positive from my week (other than reading your blogs)—-I got my basement cleaned out!! Huge success :)
I follow Casey on Twitter :)
I’ve been traveling with my day job for the last 3 weeks and although I’m glad to finally go home on Saturday, I’ve met some amazing wonderful people on my trips. I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to travel and meet them.
I follow Casey on FB.
best part of my week has been my back getting better to the point where I can walk/move semi-normally! Best feeling ever! :)
I follow you on FB!
I follow Casey on FB!
I follow Casey’s blog
I follow you on twitter
I follow Casey on twitter
It is a lot more comfortable outside this week. The temps are down and the humidity is good.
Something positive:
Well, I attend a bi-weekly writers critique group and recently had a confrontation with a male member. Well, he was confrontational, making numerous points to me that my thoughts and opinions were not wanted, nor valid. As the only female in the group, it was hard not to want to call him a chauvinist and a bully. I was very surprised, hurt, and unsure what to say. So I said nothing. I wasn’t sure if that was the right thing, but …
Well, another male member came to me and told me it was good I didn’t say anything, I set a good example for my children. *exhale* Mommy did good!!!
I follow Casey’s blog. I came here from her and love you already!
I follow Casey on Twitter.
I follow her on FB too.
I’m following beautiful Gussy on Facebook.
And following on Twitter!
Something positive: A productive work week and now its almost time for the weekend! Woot~
I follow Casey’s blog!
I follow Gussy on fb!!!
I follow Gussy on twitter!
We got our hot water heater replaced in our new rental home so we have hot water again! Definitely a positive thing.
I started my eighth year of teaching and love it just as much today as I did eight years ago! It’s such a joy to use the strengths God has given me and to be a positive influence in the lives of children year after year. :)
my 6 year old daughter came home with a smile on her face this week after being sad the first few days of the new school year because she was seperated from everyone she knows. I am so proud of her!
I just spent the week in the woods with my husband and 2 boys! I couldn’t be happier!!
I follow Casey on FB
I follow Gussy on Fb
I follow Gussy on Twitter! ;)
This week was wonderful because my husband usually travels M-F for work, and this was his off week so he was home every night with me. There is nothing that uplifts my mood more and makes it a more positive week than coming home to him, rather than an empty house.
I follow Casey on FB!
I follow Gussy on FB!