Lucy Watson
Sarah Jane who wrote:I chose Lucy Watson as the winner. The main reason being that as a child, reading books about motherhood only made me want to be a mother more too. I would dream about the day I got to run around with my kids. Infertility struck me as well, and after three years, we were able to conceive. Addie came followed by Ian only 12 moths later. It was such a blessing, but at the same time, I will never forget the ache that comes from thinking I may never have kids. So, I chose Lucy since my heart just reaches out to her...but like I said. I HATE having to pick. I just love that books serve to teach and inspire children to be better adults...whether it's being a mom, or a better friend, etc. It is so inspiring to hear so many lovers of children's lit!
Sarah Jane has offered a special awesome offer to any Pink Girlfriend (if you are reading this that means you!) if you order a print this week and enter "everythingpink" in the comments section of your order you will get a free card with your purchase and her Christmas Cards are coming up this week - so you won't want to miss it!! I have her Halloween Card framed in my home and love it.
Thanks Sarah Jane for you awesome gift to Lucy and sharing your wonderful talent with us all.
If any of you order the above print or the previous sketch of a child reading take the time to write on the back of your frame or print about your favorite books and the memories the flood back when you remember those books.
Lucy email Sarah Jane to claim your wonderful prize. - sarahjanestudios@gmail.com
My favorite book/s were the Little House on the Prairie series. My mom bought me the box set when I turned seven and I devoured them within a month. I read them, in order, time & time again growing up. I read all sorts of other books too, but especially liked those with several books, like Ramona Quimby, The Littles, and eventually the Anne of Green Gables series. I loved Anne and Marylis, and how Anne and Gil went from fighting to falling in love down the line. But, as a shy child, growing up with only a few close friends, I connected more with Laura Ingalls and her tight knit family. I wanted to roast a pigs tail, to make a corncob doll, and to have a waist like Ma's that could be circled by Pa's two hands. :) As I grew older, I couldn't wait for the day when I'd meet my Almonzo and get married and have children together. My dreams of a tiny waist fell by the wayside, but my "Almonzo" and I, after years of infertility, now have a cuddly 18 month old baby girl through the gift & blessing of adoption. I can't wait to see her fall in love with reading and good books too!