Anticipation.

LOVE the new bright colors in the AWITL album! They rock! Have fun at CHA with Donna (how could you not...) Just remember whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - and try to keep DD from getting arrested ;)

Ali--wanted to thank you for changing your banner....you gave me a great idea for my own! I loved your finger paint dots, so I gave it my own twist and now I have a happy little banner, too. Thanks again and enjoy CHA!

that locks adorable. completely too cute. you rock.

Wow...so envious...wish I was living in the States...But I'm miles away in Singapore... Staying with Donna, even more envious... excited to read about your experiences and Donna's - the two scrapbookers whose blog I read frequently! Have fun=)!

The AWITL album looks even more incredible than the first one (which, I must say, I really loved creating!) It would probably be wrong of me to go to CKU-A again this year and make another one, huh?
Thanks for continuing to inspire me, Ali! Have a great time at CHA (and share the scoop with us when you get back!)

I love those Scrapworks albums...wish I was taking that class. Have a great time in Vegas! J

I'm an American living in England...the BBC just published this article this morning, thought it might interest you.
And btw...love your blog.......love your style!
Scientific brain linked to autism
Scientists tend to be analytical
Highly analytical couples, such as scientists, may be more likely to produce children with autism, an expert has argued.
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, of the University of Cambridge, said the phenomenon may help explain the recent rise in diagnoses.
He believes the genes which make some analytical may also impair their social and communication skills.
A weakness in these areas is the key characteristic of autism.
It is thought that around one child in every 100 has a form of autism - the vast majority of those affected are boys.
The number of diagnoses seems to be on the increase, but some argue this is simply because of a greater awareness of the condition.
In a paper published in the journal Archives of Disease of Childhood, Professor Baron-Cohen labels people such as scientists, mathematicians and engineers as 'systemizers'.
They are skilled at analysing systems - whether it be a vehicle, or a maths equation - to figure out how they work.
But they also tend to be less interested in the social side of life, and can exhibit behaviour such as an obsession with detail - classic traits associated with autism.
Body of evidence
Professor Baron-Cohen argues that systemizers are often attracted to each other - and thus more likely to pass 'autism' genes to their offspring.
He cited a survey of 1,000 members of the National Autistic Society which found fathers and grandfathers of children with autistic spectrum conditions are twice as likely to work in a systemizing profession.
In addition, students in the natural sciences have a higher number of relatives with autism than do students in the humanities, and mathematicians have a higher rate of autistic spectrum conditions compared with the general population.
Other research has found both mothers and fathers of children with autism score highly on a questionnaire measuring autistic traits.
Brain scan studies have also shown that mothers of autistic children often show patterns of brain activity more associated with men.
Professor Baron-Cohen said the rise in autism may be linked to the fact that it has become easier for systemizers to meet each other, with the advent of international conferences, greater job opportunities and more women working in these fields.
Richard Mills, of the National Autistic Society, said: "The society welcomes all new research, particularly that which helps us understand the nature and possible causes of autism and which may inform the support that we give to individuals.
"Over half a million people in the UK have a form of autism, it is a lifelong developmental disorder which requires specialist support."

have so much fun in vegas!...remember 'what happens in vegas, stays in vegas' does not apply to scrapbook supplies!:)...we'll all be waiting for your picks...ps your banner is too stinking cute:)

I sure hope you are teaching in San Jose! I need to take your class and bask in some of your creativity!!
Have fun in Vegas!

hello ali!
Sorry for my bad English. I love the work that you did on the album " a week in your life", where I can see all the layout of this album on internet? I looked for on your blog but I did not find it? in advance thank-you,
juliette ( FRANCE)
juliette78@msn.com

I've been visiting your blog because I find you to be an inspiring scrap artist,but today I found the ten things a child with autism would like you to know. I work as a speech therapist in the school system. I work with so many children with autism. It is so sad and frustrating to hear how many people say it's not because he's autistic it's because he is a brat. How much they don't understand! I'm going to copy that and maybe post it in the lounge or pass out in mailboxes. Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me not only through scrapbooking but as a well-informed parent as well!

Album looks awsome Ali! Sorry I missed your appearences at Art House, I would of loved to have connected with you again!
xoxo
Katie

Hey Ali! Simon and I got to spend some quality time together on Monday while Grandma and Grandpa went to the doctor. It was awesome! I love your little boy - my nephew! He is incessantly happy and so much fun to be with. We had apples and peanut butter for dinner on Sunday too - two days of Simon - Auntie Liz's dream come true! Love to you.

going. through. ali. blog. deprivation. come. back. soon.

Wow...that album looks like it is going to be a great class! Wish I was going!
I LOVE your new banner!!! You have to tell us where you got that font/those stamps, that you used underneath your title!

I found your site via creative womb.. and am enjoying it immensely. Love this studio picture.

Anticipation.... is what I have waiting to see your report from CHA :) and when I check your blog it just reminds me I have to keep on anticipating :)

love the pics of you and donna at the top of your post...and OMG I will be so broke in the next few months as all this product comes out!!! YIKES!

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