I got my hair cut two days before the conference (brilliant move on the timing, no?), and the stylist had a hey-day doing something to it that I didn't ask for, so I had to experiment with it for that night. It didn't really work, but hey, the night was fun anyway.
Here I am with my husband:
In case you're wondering, yes, that's the same blouse you saw in the bottom half of this post. (I'd worn it once, two years ago. Figured I might as well get some more use out of it!)
Here I am presenting the award for Best Historical Novel (won by H. B. Moore) with my beloved former editor, Angela Eschler:
Apparently, the best part of our presentation was the one unscripted part. Most of the presenters had silly puns and funny skits. Angela and I prepared a pretty straight-forward presentation. Since it was so different than everyone else's, I began with, "We aren't funny." That got an unexpected laugh.
Here's the entire 2008 Whitney Awards committee as well as the LDStorymakers Executive Committee (just realized I'm the only person on both committees). We were on stage honoring the service of Rob Wells, who has ended his tenure as Whitney president. It was a cool moment.
And finally, here is Rob saying thank you for the gift and tribute.
Two years in a row now, I've driven home from the Whitney Gala with tears in my eyes because I get to be part of something so great and history-making. It's truly been an honor.
Looking ahead: Since the Whitneys are reader-driven, be sure to nominate your favorite 2009 releases by LDS writers. Do so at the Whitney Awards website. Also visit the site to see this year's winners.
27 comments:
you look beautiful!!!!! that was so much fun
I would wear that top again too!
Your hair looks nice!
This sounds and looks like such a great deal. Thanks for taking us along.
I thought your hair was beautiful! So...do we get to nominate YOU for next year thanks to Tower of Strength?
I'm with the others...I think you looked wonderful!!
How exciting that you get to be a part of something so amazing =)
How hilarious that you guys weren't funny! :) This sounds like a great event. Thanks for sharing it with those of us too far away to have any part in it.
Ohhh! Lexi do it! I just got the first two temple books, but I hear Tower of Strength is amazing. Besides Annette is AWESOME!
Annette you are great inspiration! We love ya!
Nominated!
Ah, you guys are all so awesome! Thanks, LexiconLuvr! (Just four more, and I'll be official!)
It was so great to be there! I was sad to have to leave a bit early. You looked gorgeous.
I will totally nominate your book! I think it's the only 2009 release I've actually read anyway, but it totally deserves it!
Annette - It was so great to see you last weekend. I had a blast! And yes, you looked gorgeous in that blouse. You should wear it more often.
Fun pictures. It was an awesome night!
That's awesome! And you look gorgeous. I love that shirt/top/blouse/ensemble/whatever.
That is definitely your color!
I was one of the people who burst out laughing at the "We aren't funny." comment. It was brilliantly deadpan. Loved it.
I got teary so many times that night. What an awesome thing Rob set in motion.
Is your husband super tall or are you sitting down :)
I'm just super short. Or sitting. Whichever. :)
What's that show? Oh ya, Superstar :)
Whos cares if you were funny or not...you and Angela are so beautiful it didn't matter what you said. :)
You look lovely. What an incredible experience.
Fun to get gussied up --perfect color(the blouse) and I thought your hair looked great. fun time I bet.
Great pictures! I'm sure the whole event was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Love the blog make-over. And, I know how frustrating it is for hair designers to get creative on you, but you do look great. At least they didn't give you bangs in the back. I had something like that happen a couple years ago. I asked "What am I supposed to do with this?" She said she didn't know.
Ooh-I love have say in who wins things:) I'm on my way to the website.
It was great to see you at conference!
Next year I'll pre-arrange a rendezvous spot, so we don't miss each other. You looked great at the podium!
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