This year really came through reading-wise. Initially, I didn't know what to expect. And I think I was a little surprised to find myself feeling a strong pull right from the beginning of the year to published books. I tried quite a few new-to-me authors with more abandon than I have in recent years—something I'm proud of and hope to continue. Not all of them worked in just an Angie-like way, but regret never entered the room. I passed them on. To the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood, to the used bookstore down the street that I love, to my own public library in donations. Someone will love them. It didn't have to be me. And I loved giving them that little push along their way to the homes of the people who would soak up their words and hold them tight. What a gift books are. How much I need them and how grateful I am at the end of this year for the ones that came and continued on their way—but most especially for the ones that came to stay. And so, as has long bee...
Oh my goodness!!!! sooo cute! Happy Birthday little Piper! She is ADORABLE Angie! :D look at that quirky smile, that cute nose and blue eyes! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Piper!! Super cute photo. :o)
ReplyDeleteHow CUTE!! and borthday wishes, that photo is just simply adorable :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! It's been too long since I've seen her.
ReplyDeleteShe's beyond gorgeous! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe she is two! Party Hardy Pips!! I got you bows!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Piper, Angie!
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Such a cutie! Happy Birthday, Piper! :)
ReplyDelete*grin* Thanks, you guys. The birthday girl is fast asleep now, but she appeared to have a marvelous second birthday and we're awfully glad she's ours.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belatetd Birthday! The birthday girl is gorgeous, glad she had a good day.
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable!!! Oh man, I so miss 2 with mine!!!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely cute. Aww.
ReplyDeleteAlexa, she keeps asking if she can have another birthday party soon...:)
ReplyDeleteKenda, isn't it an adorable age? I love it, too.
Sami, hehe.
Happy (belated) Birthday, Piper!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and warm hugs to Piper's momma, papa nd big brother, too. Gosh, Angie, I remember clear as day the day you posted about her arrival. Time sure flies when you're in love, doesn't it? =)
xo