It’s been a long day and I have to get up early to fly to Seattle, but I just wanted to say that the party at Kidsbooks was just wonderful. Thanks to everyone who came out for it. My husband didn’t take a lot of pictures because our friend Liz was taking a LOT of pictures and her pictures are the best. But here’s one of me pontificating:

“This is a book. I have filled it with words for your delectation and edification,” said the author, whose dress had little sparkles on it.

I also got some flowers from the lovely folks at Doubleday Canada. Thank you Amy, Pamela, and Trish!

Pretty flowers!

That’s not very coherent, but it’s all I’ve got tonight. Thank you everyone who sent me kind notes or happy tweets today. It was the best book birthday ever.