It seems a long time ago now that I first read Shiver -- the first book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. But looking back I started it on the plane ride to BEA and finished it there in the conference center, fingers gripping the cover tightly, while sitting on the floor in one of the many autograph lines. And now it's May again and BEA is right around the corner and I emerge from my recent and nasty reading slump stupor to find a copy of Linger sitting in my mailbox like a glove thrown down in the dirt. "I will be the one to pull you out," it whispers to me slyly. "Just open me up and take a sip. I promise--one sip is all it will take." And I look at it with fear and longing written all over my face. "You promise?" I ask intently. "Because it's been a long walk in the cold and I'm not sure I can take another disappointment." "Just open me up," it says, confidence written all over its cover. And so I do. And everythin
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