Good, good times.
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Super-fantastic seems like the best description for this past weekend at the Zone. So much hanging and chatting - about life and scrapbooking and silliness and popcorn. Meet Sue, Stacey and Kelley: 
These are the three I hung out with on Friday. I love the fact that we were able to just relax, see a bit of the Detroit area, and get to know each other before the event that night and on Saturday. It adds so much to my visits when I have the chance to do this...especially when they are amazing women like these three. Total instant friends.
Loved seeing so many life artist shirts at both the crop and the workshops - man, that totally made me smile and feel good. Seriously. I also just love seeing people enjoying themselves - hanging out, not feeling pressured or rushed in their projects, just having the chance to work at their own pace, chat with their neighbors & me, and simply get a chance to breathe away from all their other life obligations. I think that is really why I love what I do.
I also love seeing familiar faces - both ones I have met before in person at other events and meeting people who I "know" from online. The internet is so amazing in how it brings people together. 
Photos borrowed from Jennifer, Amanda, Sharyn, and Stacey.
Michigan, I will definitely be back! Thank you for your hospitality and kindness and, Kelley - thank you for simply everything.
And, once again, I love coming home. Simon is off school this week so we are hanging and I am working (intermitently) and we took a good-old LONG nap together today. Just want to squeeze him I love him so very much. And boy do I love hearing the pitter patter of his little feet as he runs to the bathroom - he is doing great. Also stopped at Target today and picked up some new towels (totally time for a change) and a Dora bathroom set for the Dora house. Now Dora, Diego, Mommy and Poppy (and the puppy) are all using the toilet, taking showers, washing their hands, and standing on the towel basket. Totally awesome.
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yay Simon!!! we've always had some potty doll of some sort on the go for the girls too and they seem to love that.
Your trip looks like so much fun! love the pictures, thanks for always sharing bits of your travels with us:) very cool
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Ali - Loving the Veer "Kern" Hoodie. Their gear makes me smile and I have had my eye on the Kern Hoodie for a while! It made me smile when I popped in this morning!
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Totally agree with the new towel thing. Our are 7 years old (yesterday) and in total need of replacing. But man, can it get expensive. I am going to have to find that Dora house and potty set. My little girl is struggling with potty training and just loves Dora. She greets everyone with an "hola!"
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I love the Veer Jacket! Detroit looks like a hoot..TFS
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I love you Ali! I had the best time this past weekend just hanging with you. It was so fun, I can't begin to express how you just being you with me-is what I really needed in my life right now. You helped me put things in perspective about lots in my life this weekend and what is important. Plus, you are one heck of a creative chica and I loved soaking up the inspiration you brought into The Zone. Hugs see you at CHA Summer!
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I know you are busy and love your job but thank you for being a mom first- what a lucky little kid!
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I so LOVED meeting you! Can't wait till the next time you are in Michigan..
You have a great energy and I wouldn't have missed it for the world! Thanks for a great time, and sharing your story with us.
Tania
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Ali, it was so amazing meeting you this weekend!! I am keeping my fingers crossed that you will come back and visit us again...please =) Huge congrats to Simon, I am so glad to hear he is doing well with the potty!!
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It was great meeting you at the crop after admiring your work for so long. Looking forward to you coming back!
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Ali,
I'm sitting here almost in tears! I was supposed to take your Perspective class on Saturday and I got sick. I almost feel sicker now reading what I missed!! LOL! You are such a doll! An incredible source of inspiration to me - both personally and professionally. I love your style and your attitude. You are one class act lady! I only hope that fate will bring you back to Detroit and make it so we can meet!
{{{HUGS}}}}
Nancie
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Love the Kern fleece jacket!! I have one too, it recently made the trek to AU and back with me...so comfy and casual!!
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