Getting ready.
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Put together a scrapbook on the road and a separate journal (just for all those stories) this afternoon. I got a bunch of Disney stuff from Sandylion - I especially love the old-school Mickey stuff. Planning to take a few things along with us - some for Simon to play with and other stuff to add to the scrapbook.
I have so many checklists going on around here right now. All those things I don't want to forget + all the class stuff for this weekend at The Scrapbook Shoppe. Shipped kits today. Packing my bags. Packing Simon's bags (Chris gets to pack his own). Picked up some special goodies for Simon's travel backpack.
And how cool is this? Simon's Autism Coordinator created this story book for his big trip:
It goes through the whole proces of going on the airplane, staying in his seat, eating snacks & playing with toys & watching videos, then seeing the characters, waiting in lines (got the doctor note), riding on trains, going swimming, etc. He loves reading it and I think he is finally getting it and he is really going. So cool.
Just sent out a very quick AEzine. I am going to take a break for the next couple weeks for our vacation and our move. The next one will come out on January 1, 2007. From then on they will come out each Monday morning throughout 2007. I have lots of cool things planned and hope to continue to provide lots of ideas and inspiration.
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have a magical holiday season and enjoy your trip to Disney...thanks for the inspiration.
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Have a wonderful time and a quick, stress free move! Happy Holidays!! :)
Sharon
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Have a magical time.
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Have a safe and wonderful trip - I can't beleive you'll be just up the road!
I really hope you enjoy Florida - it really is amazing here and such a wonderful time to visit. I popped to the parks last week and the lines were great (hopefully this will help Simon).
Your newsletter will be missed, can't wait for Jan '07. Your ideas and thoughts are a true inspiration.
Take care.
PS - There is a great scapbook store here in Orlando called Scrap your trip - full of wonderful Disney things and of course you can get things in the parks too - check out the art store in Marketplace.
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have a great time and be blessed!
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Only me again - here's the link for scrap your trip - wonderful Disney items - I especially like Chalk Doodle stickers, the Silver Jumbo impress-ons and the tags - all just fab.
www.scrapyourtrip.com
Enjoy!
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Happy Holidays Ali! Have a blessed vacation, a fun tour of DL, and an event-free move! All the best!
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Just got your newsletter. Hooray for your trip! You are so ready, with your journals and Simon's social stories...couldn't be more perfect. AND A MOVE? Good grief! Wishing you the best!
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i am so excited for simon thats a very cool book!
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The book from Simon's teacher is great. Just an idea if you havn't thought of it yet. Bring some tags with you for Simon to get autogrpahs from the Characters at Disney. Cool album idea. Only carry in the tags(instead of carrying the autograph album) and have the characters sign them for Simon and when you get home you can add the tags to a mini album with Simon's photo with that Character. Have a Safe trip and I am looking forward to class on Sunday.
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we are planning a trip to disney at christmas time as well.. i'm SOO loving the vintage mickey stuff you got going on.. anyway you'd share more pictures.. or your source? i would love to have those papers for the autograph/picture album i'm working on!
thanks!
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That is absoooolutely the sweetest book I have ever seen! OH MY WORD! Have fun over there!
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Have a safe and fun trip Ali!!! I hope Simon gets a big hug from Mickey!
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Have a wonderful timne at Disney. I look forward to reading about Simon's trip and all the great layouts you will create.
Happy Holidays!!!Jess
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have a wonderful time, relax and enjoy being together!!
LOVE the book Simon's teacher made.....how great is she???
xo
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I can't belive it's here... Finally I get to take your classes, all 3 of them. I'm very exited. Can't wait to meet you.
See you soon.
Anilu.
*****P.S. Could you confirm if we'll need:
-8 5x7" pics
AND
- 4 4x6" pics
for the favorite Photos class?
Thanks!
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What a great visual guide to prepare Simon for his big trip! Nice, creative and thoughtful Autism Coordinator he has!
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Have a wonderful trip - enjoy the warmth.
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Have a GREAT trip and extra SPECIAL holiday with Chris & Simon.
Also, hope the move goes smoothly!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and all the best in 2007!!!
HUGS,
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How COOL is that book to prepare Simon? We went to Disney last May and I sure could have used some prep for Lukas like this! I hope that you have tons of fun and not TOO much stress during the move (did that too in Aug!) Have great holidays and lots of wonderful downtime with your family! See you in the new year!
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