Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Birthday Memories with #giveaway from Julie Arduini

Our birthday image from 2014
Maybe it's just me, but when my birthday rolls around, I find myself reminiscing about the years gone by. Especially about other birthdays of my past. Like the time I was turning 3 or 4 years old and we went to the White Fence Farm in Colorado and they put a sparkler on top of my cake and took me on a ride in a white carriage. Or the time my parents surprised me with a 3-story barbie doll house complete with elevator. Or the time I found half a dozen 4 leaf clovers on my 24th birthday.
*sigh* Good times.

So I thought that today it would be fun to share a few memories from Stitches Thru Time's previous birthday bash's.

Remember last year when Norma Gail brought us a devotional Don't End Up in a Whale?
http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/08/dont-end-up-in-whale.html

When through the years authors have joined us in celebration of their birthday AND ours:


Nancy Bolton - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2015/03/birthday-interview-with-nancy-bolton.html

Rebecca Demarino - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/08/birthday-sit-down-with-presents-of.html

STT Author fun posts:

STT Author quiz - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/08/celebration-month-fun-quiz-coming-right.html

 Who am I Game - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/08/who-am-i-giveaway.html

 The Guess Who Gameshow from "way back" in 2013 - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2013/08/season-finale-of-guess-who-game.html

Reaching a Milestone Birthday - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2015/03/reaching-milestone-birthday.html 

Amusing Weapon Stories - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2013/08/amusing-weapon-stories.html

Oh, and remember when Julie Arduini visited us last year with her post on a crash-course in cosmetology? http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/08/my-crash-course-in-cosmetology-with.html

Well, guess what!! Julie's back this year and offering us a giveaway today of her book Engaged! Winner's choice of Ebook or Paperback. 

Trish Maxwell’s back in Speculator Falls with egg on her face and a lot of apologies to make. She left the mountain town for her dream job in New York City, only to come back unemployed. With no prospects, she works at her family’s department store and makes amends as she finds a new passion creating window displays for Adirondack businesses. She works hard and tries to convince the people of Speculator Falls she’s changed for the better. As Trish pitches in with community events, she meets paramedic Wayne Peterson, the one man who doesn’t seem to judge her. She even makes friends with Jenna Regan, who helps Trish when people demand to know what’s next in Trish’s life. Living in New York City has been Trish's goal, but the more she’s around Wayne and the Adirondack area, the more she’s drawn to revising her plans. Just when Trish thinks the plan for her life’s coming together, a second chance comes her way that could give her every career goal she’s ever wanted, but threaten to tear her and Wayne apart. Can Trish surrender fears about her future and discover God’s plan for her?
Leave a comment today with one of your favorite birthday memories to get your name in the drawing!

12 comments:

  1. My husband arranged a surprise birthday party when I turned 40. Friends were hiding at home and his duty was to drag me to one place after another until the appropriate time. He was very nervous and didn't even complain when I bought a couple of pairs of shoes in our meanderings. That's when I knew something was up 😆

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    1. Haha, how funny! It seems the surprise is always given away by something.

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  2. A favorite birthday surprise was when my parents were waiting for me at my home on my special day. I have other birthday surprises but anytime with family is special.

    Engaged sounds like an engaging book to read. Thank you for the giveaway. Happy birthday once again to STT.

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    1. Aww, how sweet. It's always special when family shows up. Especially when it's a surprise.

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  3. My daughter threw the best 50th birthday party for me a few years ago. Juke box, poodle skirts, hoola hoop contest...the works! We all had such fun and that's what birthdays are all about. So here's to many more for STITCHES and the rest of us! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

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    1. How fun! Sounds like it must have been a blast. I love historical themed parties.

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  4. This past birthday was one of the best for me. I lazed in the pool all day!! Happy birthday to you all!!

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    1. It's amazing what a day of relaxing can do. A good way to feel younger instead of older!

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  5. My favorite birthday memory was when I turned 16. It was a total surprise and we all went to McDonald's to celebrate and back to the house for cake, ice cream, and gifts.
    Here's to many more birthdays to come.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Oh, yes. McDonald's birthdays are memorable. I had one of those too. :)

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  6. My husband and two special friends surprised me with a 50th Birthday party at our church. He took me, our daughter and her boy friend to eat and then, on the way home, he mentioned that he needed to check something at church. It was a lovely surprise!

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    1. Oh, that's awesome! I love church family. They always make things special.

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