Getting ready.
Tags: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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Don't forget to take a book for Simon to get the characters autographs!!! Love your other books!
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Hoping you have a safe and enjoyable vacation. So excited for Simon. Hope he has a great time! Happy Holidays - relax and enjoy them. Hope your move goes flawlessly.
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Love the book his coordinator made!
Your journals are fabulous,too!
I just saw a bunch of the older Mickey stuff in the dollar spot at target. Stickers and such. Is that where you found yours?
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Ali,
I am so excited for you to be able to have this break with your family in wonderful Disney World! I hope you have the time of your lives! It's so neat seeing a Disney scrapbook "Ali-style"--I hope you'll allow us to see more when you're back from your trip and settled in your new home. I, like many others, am always looking for fresh ideas to scrap our many Disney trips.
Enjoy your family time!!!
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Have a WONDERFUL, relaxing, fun, GREAT time! Peace and blessings!!
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Hi Ali! Love the covers of your travel books. What lined stamp did you use on the covers? I really like it, but can't read the word at the top of it. Thanks! :) ENJOY!
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Hi Ali! Love the covers of your travel books. What lined stamp did you use on the covers? I really like it, but can't read the word at the top of it. Thanks! :) ENJOY!
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Ali,
Not sure if you know but Target has Old Mickey stickers and stuff in the $1 section of Target. Have a great time!
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a -
have a wonderful trip and holidays! (oh, and the move - good luck w/that! lol)
may 2007 be the best year yet for you and you family!!
xoxo,d
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love that book for simon! have fun :)
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both those books are very cool!
i can't wait to see end the results of the disney album :) the vintage mickey rocks!
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i love simon's book. i need to make one for my littlest one when we go to grandma's and grandpa's. such a cool way to show them what to expect!
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Thank you so much for sharing Simon's story book!! We're getting ready to fly cross country (home to Eugene, wheeee!!!!), and I was trying to figure out a way to prepare my 3 yr old (also autistic). I'm going to make one now and make a copy for his teacher to use with him!
Have a fabulous vacation!!!
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oh gosh! way cool! old school disney rawks!
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That book is just THE coolest! How awesome for him to be prepared - all those things that are out of his element, but will be familiar from the book. That teacher is the best :)
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have fun while you're here (feel free to look me up for insider info, lol!)
that book is awesome! what a caring coordinator you have!
This week the parks are still dead, so you should have little problems with lines. Bring a jacket though! It's nippy in the morning and evening, pleasant during the day.
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That book is awesome. Seriously awesome. I have 3 cousins with autism who, along with their families, had to struggle with people not understanding their needs or blindly trying to figure out something that works for them. Things seem to have come a LONG way in the past few years. Ali, it seems like they've got things on the right track. This is so important. Anyhow, many blessings and well wishes. Have an AMAZING vacation! :)
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How cool is this that your blog was featured on the Typepad home page!!?!?!?
Way to go!
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i like the old school mickey items too. disney is a special place have a wonderful time!
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That book is the neatest thing - how sweet! I'll have to do that for Madi when we go. And I had no idea about the Dr.s note - so good to know. I hope you guys have a wonderful trip! Let us know how Simon does - I'm really curious! :) Hugs!
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