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...
That braid is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI bet she felt so pretty! I love her hair!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular hair!
ReplyDeletebtw, Angieville followers, notice the picture on the wall in the background--those are 4 generations of mothers and daughters. So, so cool!
I'm so sad I didn't do that with my grandmother, mother, and daughter when I could have.
What kind of camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteYour kids are adorable! I'm sure you already know that. :P
ReplyDeleteI love her dress! And that smile is perfect. She looks so grown up and Will makes a great pirate.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute! And I love her hair.
ReplyDeleteThat is a WICKED Rapunzel dress. Wasn't your daughter Cinderella last year? It's good to know your children are good and proper Disney fans!
ReplyDeleteThey're both gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow... I can't believe how big your kids are getting!!! So cute, you always do such a great job with costumes. =) Hope you are doing well! =)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, guys. They had a great time and I have such a fun time on Halloween with them.
ReplyDeleteSally, good eye. We took one on my side as well when Piper was about 10 months, and I'm very glad we did.
Allie, my husband is a photographer and so I benefit from his excellent skills & equipment. For the top two shots he was using his Nikon D700. The bottom one of the braid I took with my iPhone. lol.
Lizzy, you're absolutely right. She's been a princess two years in a row. Although she tells me very emphatically that next year she's going to be Ahsoka from Star Wars. That's my girl.
I LOVE the flowers in her hair! Gorgeous!
ReplyDelete