Little gifts.

i've never been the FIRST to comment on your blog WHOO HOOO hehehehe
ali.. getting soooo excited to have you come :)
great blog entry.. your room is umm coming a long ;)
i cant see the whole pic of you and jennifer.... oh well :)
see you in a couple days!!
jenn

I can't believe you already have your studio set up to that extent!!! That in itself is great progress. That picture of C&S is so sweet. :) Simon looks so much like you there!
And dude - I'm still waiting for the day when I get my picture on your blog! You'd think going on vacation with you would do the trick, but not so much. ;) hahahaha!! Love ya -

Love the new header Ali! Good energy coming your way tonight....for your trip, your new home and all your changes.... Haven't had the pleasure of meeting you, but I'm sure the impression wouldn't change much...Love your work, and following your career is a pleasure - Seeing a woman pursue it all, and find balance to do so, is just so inpiring! Thanks for taking us along....

Thank goodness for the little happy gifts in life, they make it worth living. :)

love your little signs..."be organic", etc.
your new space looks nice ~ cool new banner too.
sheri (alumni Photo Express Class Oct 1/05 :)

The new blog header is super cool. Love the photo of Simon and DH. Good luck to you on the trip. Man oh man your room looks awesome already. I've been in mine about 5 years and it's a freaking MESS. I guess I need to move to get things organized.

Love your "little gifts" thoughts! I sooo felt the same way today as I had just gotten my bigger guy on the bus and I was watching my littlest skip down the driveway ahead of me and I schlepped behind in my slippers, jeans and jammie top with tea in hand smelling the fresh fall leaves and beautiful colors around me(not too much of a run on sentence, hunh?) But all I could think is, "I sure am blessed." Followed that early morning up with a 4 mile walk with a good friend while our little guys were at Nursery school that ended at the coffee shop! That was great-yet, it all ended(ha) when my older son hurled all over the toilet and floor in the bathroom at the restaurant at dinner and the bitchy bartender was complaining that SHE had to clean it up!!! I did the best I could! I felt so bad for my little guy!! Ah, yes-there is the reality! LOL! But all in all it was a WONDERFUL day and you really DO need to take something good away from each day because it is always there! Your the best Ali!

Man, your studio looks 1,000 times better than mine, and I haven't just moved! Your stamina and enthusiasm amaze me -- I am inspired! Have a great time in the Netherlands -- they are an absolutely gorgeous part of the world -- I've been fortunate enough to visit a few times, and have loved every trip. Take LOTS of pictures!

i love these pics, ali. :)

thank you for reminding me of the gifts I get and how lucky I am, even with the challenging days, and yes
Life is good!
Alli

so true! thank you for the reminder. after meeting you and taking your abc's of color class in orlando, i bought myself a little photo key chain, reading, "life is good" to remind me of how good it all felt during those amazing cku workshops! thanks again for reminding us all to keep it real. peace.

Great picture of your son and husband! It is great to stop to recognize the little things that make life so great!!

Glad to see you carved out a nifty little space for yourself.
Chris and Simon look so cozy and happy sitting there in the chair that is my favorite color. I want an oversized red chair and ottoman really bad.
Have fun in The Netherlands! Take lots and lots of pics. :)

Ali, I love reading your blog. Today as I was reading and looking at your photos I see your wonderful Macintosh!! I'm a mac lover for a long time. I think I'm on my fourth or fifth one. I currently have a G4 tower and a Powerbook. My Powerbook goes where I go. YEA.
Any way it's nice to connect with people even in little ways.

Oh man, girl...just when I thought I couldn't be more envious of you...great son, great career, so talented...you have to remind me of just how HOT your hubby is! You guys are awesome.

Awww...Chris and Simon look so warm and cozy in that picture...the little things can be so amazing!!
Don't we wish we could all wear signs sometimes!!

Ali: I just love your blog - your life persepective is so refreshing! Good luck with the move - you seem to be off to a great start! I am very excited to have just registered to take two of your classes at the Get Croppin' event in Virginia in February. I cannot wait!
That weekend will be the first away after weaning my daughter, I will not not have "chicken nugget cutting" repsonsibility for my son, Rory, and I will get to sleep in hotel room all night by meyself and GET UP WHENEVER I WANT! Talk about MAJOR ME TIME!!! Needless to say, your classes are just the chocolate icing on an already yummy, double-layer, chocolate with caramel drizzles cake!
Have fun in the Netherlands!
Robin Coll
My Blog: Eeryday Miracles (www.virginiagirl.typepad.com)

I hope everything works out in your space! love your story of the little gifts--and I hope you have fun in the Netherlands--one of my FAVORITE places!!

Love that photo of Chris & Simon - and your way of practicing gratitude for simple things. See you Thursday in Stamford! Do you still need a TA Sunday in Hyannis?

woohoo!! my pic is on your blog:)Loving your new header!!
And I swear, if I didn't love that scarf so much I would send it right to you:)