More photos from Simon & a road trip with Paolo.
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Super smart Auntie Liz brought her little digital with us to dinner Friday night at Anthony's. Simon assumed the photographer duties with his wonderful artistic eye. I love watching him with the camera. He is so very serious.
And it totally kept him busy while waiting for our dinner. That was key.
I drove home early yesterday morning with one of my best lifetime buddies Paolo. He had come with Mom, Simon and I to the zoo and museum on Friday and had the brilliant idea to drive down to Eugene with me and then fly home. He works for Alaska Airlines so he can do that sort of thing on a whim (nice, huh?). It was awesome. We caught up, chatted about life & creativity & writing and just basically had the best time. Made a little detour trip to Target (video iPod purchsed), drank BLACK coffee, and then visited the Lane County Farmer's Market (quintessential Eugene) when we got into town. If that's not an artist's date I don't know what is... 
Farmer's Markets are such a cool place to observe stuff. The colors and the colorful people make great subjects. We walked around, ate some pizza, and headed back to my place before going to the airport. 
Such a wonderful, refreshing few days. Tomorrow morning I head to Salt Lake for a couple days of meetings and then on to Houston for Carrie's wedding. Can't wait for that!
Hoping to get through a bunch of emails today too - so if you contacted me recently I will be in touch.
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Simon's photos are great. Looks like you had such a good time with your buddy. So nice to get the chance to hang out with friends. Have fun with your new IPOD!
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I love the fork picture!
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Hi Ali,
Love all the great photos- looks like fun.
Aside from Simon's shots (too cute!) are yours taken using your 50mm lens - especially wondering about the great shots from the market. I definitely need a new lens for my Rebel XT - thought the 50 mm might be a good choice since the one the camera came with is not doing it for me.
Thanks so much for everything,
Alexandra
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Ali,
You are coming into our neck of the woods (Houston). FINALLY. If you need a meal OR a ride call us. It's true that we stalk your blog, but we aren't dangerous and LOVE your scrapbooking. Come on....make our day.
Sarah & Debbie
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Just knowing that Simon is behind the camera makes me smile! Loving that he's got such an artists' eye!
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best thing I ever did for my daughter was get her a camera. SHe takes pictures ALL the time:)
Love the shots at the farmers market:)
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Hey I know where that is. The food is sooo good, I can even see where we last sat. Sooo cool! I love all the photos that Simon is taking!!
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Love the 1/2 face shots of you and your friend - priceless !!
Anthony's is such a great place to eat - when we visit my Mom in Des Moines we most likely will eat there - my daughter loves the chowder.....
If you are in the Olympia area , stop by our store Paper Artz....would love to have you visit !!
Enjoy the day - thanks for the great pictures!!
Carole
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Target, huh?!!! Did you get what you wanted and more? (WINK)
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Paolo totally reminds me of one of my best friends... I can see us doing that sort of thing someday, making all the same stops!
So glad to hear that you got an iPod... you'll soon never know what you did without it!
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I know Paolo's brother, Andre, from working with him at the Gap in SF. Now, of course, he's in Seattle. Small world!
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Hey beautiful just a quick note to thank you for inspiring me everyday to be the best artist I can be!! Hugs Wanda
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that picture of the tulips is gorgeous!
tell Simon he's got a great artistic eye just like his mommy!
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looks like a great time!! :D
love all the pics!
and simon is an awesome photographer!
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Love all the pictures ! the markets pictures smell of spring !
beautiful !
Mimi
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I'm loving Simon's pictures!!! My DD is almost 9 and she got a digi camera for her 8th birthday to take to Disney World. I love seeing what she shoots. I need to get her to take more. She's taken some really good headshots of me too! Kids have awesome perspectives.
Christy
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happy tuesday! :)
simon is such a gem! give that life artist in the making some chipboard & stamps and see what he comes up with! he is too cute!!!
i checked out Weekend Magazine on my latest stop at the airport and thought you might like it. you should check it out if you're looking for a light, refreshing read on your next trip.
celebrate today!
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Nice photography from Simon. Please keep us updated on how you like the Video iPod!
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I'm glad you and Simon had such an awesome and relaxing time!
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we go to Anthony's in Seattle for lots of special occations, MMMMM!!!
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