The winner is

The winner of the "Make You Smile" basket is:

Amber Perry!

When asked what makes you smile - Amber gave the following response.

Amber PerryMay 3, 2013 at 10:12 PM

What a great post! I have to say that I agree with you on what makes you smile, especially our country's flag and the freedom is represents, as well as God and family--of course!!! But for something on the side--cold lemonade on a warm summer's evening. :) God bless!!!!!


Congratulations Amber and now you have me wishing for some lemonade. :)

Please send me your name and address in a private email at tjpbooks@aol.com

Thanks!
Tracie Peterson

Tell me what makes you smile and win!

As most of you know I just got back from a book tour in Minnesota.  I have to tell you that Minnesotans are some of the nicest folks I've met.  My hubby Jim and I had a great time and a lot of smiles.

In Montana we have a lot of these signs.  My husband Jim says that if he legally changes his name - this is it - GUSTY CROSSWINDS.  I think that sounds like a Country and Western singer and it always makes me smile.

 

 

And nothing makes me smile quite so much as a well-packed car.  Years of playing Tetras on the computer have paid off once again!

 

 

 

Quilts and libraries definitely make me smile and when you can combine the two together - wow!

 



And organization - always always makes me smile

 

 

As does our flag and the blessing of living free.

 

 

 

And who doesn't smile at power poles that look like kitty cats?

 

 

My biggest smile comes from home and family.

 

 

Mack with his summer shave.

 

Professor Mittens catching some sun

 

And of course my grandkids

 

 

 

 

So what makes you smile? Share your thoughts and get entered to win my "Make You Smile" gift basket.

 

Please Vote

Please vote for best historical cover and others at this cover art contest.

The annual reader's poll for best covers are up at the Cover Cafe: http://www.covercafe.com/contest/2012/contest2012intro.shtml

TO LOVE AND CHERISH is one of the nominees under HISTORICAL category!  Wahoo!!

I love this cover and think Bethany House art director Paul Higdon did a fantastic job and deserves to be rewarded for his awesome work.

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