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...

They're so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Livi. I'm partial to them.
DeleteThey are GORGEOUS, Angie! You must be so proud! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Amy. I'm awfully fond of 'em. :)
DeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. I lucked out having a photographer for a husband.
DeleteOh, what sweet little kids!
ReplyDeleteThey're good ones all right. ;)
DeleteThey are both beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to them both.
Thanks, Alexa. Doing birthdays for my kiddos is pretty fun.
DeleteBelated Happy Birthday to your adorable kids, Angie! :) They look so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chachic!
DeleteCongrats and Happy Birthday to the little demons. *grin* I'm celebrating Psy's 2nd birthday tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLol. You know it.
DeleteAnd are you really?? That floors me.
Wow. Having a husband for a photographer is nice, but having beautiful children is nicer. So so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteYou would know. :)
Deleteoh, BEAUTIFUL. and happy birthday to all of you guys :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nomes!
DeleteLOVE! <3 <3
ReplyDeleteGosh, it seems like just yesterday when you announced Piper's birth on the blog!!! How time sure flies.
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