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...
Congrats! :) Such a serious baby face, I think it's cute. Like I said on Twitter, I'm trying to think of books with Finn characters to see where you got the name. Enna Burning by Shannon Hale? Incarceron by Catherine Fisher?
ReplyDeleteAwwww, he is adorbs. <3
ReplyDeleteIt's that time already?! It seems just yesterday that you announced you were pregnant. Congrats! I'm so happy for you. He's so adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats :)
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHe's simply beautiful. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! So cute. Don't you just love his eyes? I am always astounded at how looking into a newborn's eyes is like looking into the eternities. You could swear they read your very soul.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a peanut!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little guy. Congratulations. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, congrats! He is too adorable for words!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI love the name, btw.
He's precious! and I like his name.
ReplyDeletecongrats!!!!
A beautiful baby! Very precious.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you, and I wish you lots of fun during your babymoon.
Yay! I've been waiting for a baby post! He's beautiful, Angie. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful baby, Angie! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet this guy! Love his name and his sweet face.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Angie! He is adorabl
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's so cute. That picture is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAwww congrats! What a doll!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So beautifully sweet. Adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh, he's sweet as all get out! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Angie! He's super adorable. :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's very special -- you must be so happy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Angie!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Angie & Aaron & to the new big brother and new big sister in the house, too!
ReplyDeleteFinn is just precious.
xo
He is beautiful! What a perfect baby. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWow, tat is one very good looking baby! Congrats - hope you get some sleep :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Angie... <3 <3
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you ALL!
Hugs,
Kaz
CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, beautiful baby.
Aww, such a cutie! That deserves a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful baby boy!
ReplyDeleteOh, yay! And May 23 is the best birthday ;)
ReplyDeletecongrats, angie! he's adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, perfect baby. Clearly a sage, old soul. And, I love the name. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Angie! He is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKarenS
Angie, congratulations on your new little someone to read to. I hope you share many, many wonderful stories together.
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOVE
ReplyDeleteYAY!! What a handsome little man. So happy you are on the other side of pregnancy now too ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the name Finn...it was actually on the shortlist for our guy too!
Oh, congrats! What a beautiful wee face and a gorgeous name to go with it. We're thinking of you all! - Elle and Kate :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's adorable! What a great name!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh congratulations! I've to echo everyone else - beautiful baby and lovely name :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww, congratulations :) He is beautiful.
ReplyDeletecongratulations!! My daughter and I are in agreement that he is BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteAw, beautiful baby. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Welcome to the world little Finn.
ReplyDeleteAw! Congrats to you and yours! What a sweet baby. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous little boy. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI never believed in love at first sight, but I think he just sealed the deal for me. BEAUTIFUL. And CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Serious babies may be rare, but they're so adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful baby! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And such striking eyes!
ReplyDeleteP.S, Song of Scarabaeus....?
Cute cute cute Angie! I guess all that pregnancy was worth it. He's got gorgeous eyes.
ReplyDeleteAwww.... Congratulations, Angie! he is utterly adorable.
ReplyDeleteAdorable and with such a beautiful name, I also had a baby in may, Carola, she was born on may, 11th ... so far so good but it's hard work :)
ReplyDeleteA very good reason not to be at BEA! Congrats!
ReplyDeletesigh.....He is beautiful. I wish I could hold him. You guys are on a roll with cute kids and fabulous names. I love it! He reminds me a little of your dad. I can't wait to see him in person. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteHe’s gorgeous, Angie! Congratulations & I absolutely love the name Finn.
ReplyDeleteOH my. How cute. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your congratulations, everyone. They mean so much to me.
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