Today.

Hi Ali,
I have just been browsing your blog as I do too often and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the fact that you seem to be able to keep it all real. I love the fact that your scrapbook pages are not all about textbook perfect photos and gobs of gooey embellishments. I just really appreciate the fact that your life doesn't happen in portraits, either (just like my life) and I guess that is why I love the whole 'life art' concept, too. Anyway, thanks.
Kelly

So nice to hear from you. I heard you were on a restful retreat. Then I found out it was by invitation only, bummer. The coast is my cup of tea and Cannon Beach is so gorgeous. My daughter and family live in Woodburn b/c she is in Vet school in Corvalis. When I visit we take the girls to Cannon Beach. My dream is to live on the coast. A nice piece of heaven + wonderful friends =,s peace and joy. I hope you experienced tons of laughter and shared all of your stories. I can see my scrapbooking technique or lack of one is changing. It's focusing on the little things I do that make me the person I am today. I put my camera on a tripod and set the timer. I have some funny shots and I'm using them on Shutterfly making one of your books. Life happens in the little everyday things we do. It has taken me time to step back and observe myself in order to know that I do little things all day long. I appreciate your candor and ability to invite all of us into your life.
Thanks Ali,
Marilyn

CONGRADULATIONS on your baby news Ali. I remember those horrible sick days at the beginning of this year. I'm now 9 weeks approx. away from having my little bundle.
Here''s to better days for you.

sounds like very happy times indeed!!!
can't wait for the weekend creatives to come again!!
xoxo
annie

sounds like very happy times indeed!!!
can't wait for the weekend creatives to come again!!
xoxo
annie

Looks like a lot of fun, Ali. Love that picture. Glad you are feeling good. Cleaning out the fridge always makes me feel good : )
xoxo
Katie
PS- it was a BLAST taing for you at CKU-Provo!

Oh, how FUN! You got to hang out at the beach with Andrea?! I'm jealous.

i highly recommend Aby's workshops. I've taken three of them and love her ideas - she's such an inspiration. I especially loved her one last Nov about Organizing for the Holidays. It made my holiday season less stressful and much more enjoyable and I was able to journal for the 25 days of Christmas - that's never happened before. It was amazing. Looking forward to the holidays this year!!! that's never happened before!!

Okay you are killing me here. I have looked at half only of these women's blogs and it is crazy how awesome all of them are. THANK YOU for sharing your time with them and their blogs. I am inspired in so many ways and full of tears too.
Here I go to read the other half.
Sarah

so great meeting you on person, my friend. looking forward to pdx adventures with you and miss kelly. soon soon soon. xo