Everyone needs a little Elmo.

Simon is so lucky to have your Mom and Dad in his life! What a sweet, sweet thing written by your Mom!

Thanks for the info from your mother. She takes wonderful pictures! I love the photo that Simon took as well. It looks like he will be a great photographer as well!

Hi Ali,
I just love your mom's pictures. I have a question, that you've probably answered many times. I loved your article in CK's top ten issue, was wondering if you had more details about the stamps you used. I love them all. I really enjoy your style.
Thanks, Tracy

you are lucky - your mom is the best - so glad i got to meet her and spend a few days with her - a special person!

OK, totally tearing up at what your Mom wrote... Give a girl a heads up so she can get some tissues next time!! LOL...

okay . . .crying now . . .just love the way your mom expressed her love for simon and being able to spend time with him. you are one lucky gal ali . . . and the best thing is you realize it. i too have an amazing mom who loves to spend time with ethan. guess we're both lucky.
denise

OMgosh, love your mom Ali. It sounds like you come from good stock!!
My own mother had a stroke when I was 9 so I long to have my mother able to be a part of my children's lives that way and to be able to express it as well. I am thanksful for the fact they can have a relationship at all.
Cherish her, as I know you do!!

your mom rocks.
Are they looking to borrow anymore grandkids? I have one boy who would loves the beach! ;)

so sweet and cute!
Bety :)

loving all the love!
good stuff.
thanks for always sharing so much of yourself & family.
also loving that foundation for better life site.
mj

love your mom's comments and her pictures; am envious that Simon has grandparents to spend time with and to love and cherish him - my parents have long since passed away and my husband's parents and relatives live in Britain!
Ever since you put a link to Sesame Street Elmo's alphabet game, John has loved it! Thanks for that!
have a great rest of your week! :)

OMG Pati is awesome! I love how she writes about Simon you really feel her love for him it must be amazing to see it in person wow! Ali you are one lucky girl to have a wonderful mom like her. I remember reading the journaling on one of your layouts about spending the day together scrapping and your mom teaching you how to use the sewing machine, everytime I see you write about her or see her in photos I always think about the bond and love you 2 share it's an awesome thing for sure!!! Simons picture of ELmo is great!!The little dude sure does awesome with the picture taking!

I also teared up reading your mom's post. I'm a little emotional right now due to my mom not quite understanding my little boy Camden the way I do right now. I would bet your mom is very patient and understanding with Simon.
And I love seeing the pictures Simon takes. Camden is so into taking pictures lately. I love seeing things through the eyes of a 3-year-old.

Hey Ali... Love the new photo up top. Can you tell me if you used a special lense for it? I just got my XTi and only have the one that comes with it. I adore your new photos of Simon!! I am not sure if your Mom took the one in the title or if you took it, but interested in knowing. The pictures are just so peaceful! And, if I am actually lucky to get a response (I am a HUGE fan!) do you use an external flash? My photos are coming out way too dark :( I look forward to reading your blog almost daily! Thanks Ali for sharing your life with us! Patti

Thanks for the link to the Sesame Street stuff- both kids love Elmo- they will surely love these videos (which btw- did you see there are I think four of them to download? :) )
Loved the post from your mom- so sweet and loving- made me tear up.

what an amazing mom...such beautiful words!!! have a great day and hope Simon feels better soon!

Sounds like your mom is just as wonderful as mine! It's so cool to watch her with my little man and the fun they have exploring the world! Thanks for sharing this Ali! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Kim

SALUT ALI!!!
1ST of all,
I wanted to tell ya I've got MIKA in ears in buckle (?) all day long via myspace (I love "relax" one), and it's just
TA FAUTE!!!
;oD
bwhahahaha!!!
I'm a MIKA addicted now!
because you made us discover him this génie!!!
2° point :
I put the first inside pages of your manifesto challenge on blog :
sorry, but it's
TA FAUTE too!!!
;oD
gros bisous to Simon!!!
;o*
{ThE fReNcH tOuCh}
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Your mom is AMAZING! I love the sweetness of her words. Her sharing, wonderful personality comes right through! Thanks Ali for sharing your life and precious moments with us all!

wow, that really brought tears to my eyes!! so sweet