For Today : June 21st

I visit you blog often and get motivation from it to take the pictures i would normally overlook, or plans to make gifts for my family, or celebrate my life though my life art, or just take in a moment that's arround me. But, in my mind I get that funny pedistal/celebrity thing that would make me blush like a geek if I ever met you in person at a CKU or something. Point is, I appreciate your transparency with life and that you will let us see that you cover all surrounding surfaces with laundy and the daily chores that need be. It reminds me that life is a journey everyone is on, and who knows, maybe my reality will inspire a friend one day.

Love the photos! Anna is SO CUTE!!

Loved the post with some great start off points. Great photo of Dad and Anna. Real life for real people!

I just totally copied this idea, what a great way to record little bits of life here and there. Thanks for sharing!

I was just Tweeting that I am thinking about doing more "documentary-style" scrapbooking, and then I came over here, and you were ALREADY DOING IT! Awesome- thanks for the inspiration! Love, love, love the picture of Anna in the midst of "real life." That's just the kind of photo I like to take. Also, could that baby look more like you? She is a doll!

Welcome to Real Life. I love it! You really are wise to recognize those little gifts of the weekend easy time. I 'tried too hard' when I was raising my children and those times slipped away in making sure I was getting things done.
The pic of Chris and Anna fits perfectly.

I love this post. You'll be glad to have documented these things!

What an amazing idea for a page! I'm gonna do it! Recently I've been doing more "in the moment" journaling and scrapbook pages, and this has been great inspiration. PS. I'm glad to know that your living room when you're doing laundry looks like my living room when i'm doing laundry.
Anna is precious

wow ali; it's nice to see some REAL life from your house. :) you always seem to have so many things so together and nice. thanks for sharing with us!
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Ali- I come here everyday and love your posts....everyday! :) You are an inspiring wife and mother to me. :) I love the way you live your life. :) You make me smile...you should post more about your Big Pictue Scrapbooking class. :) Sounds fun!
I loved the pics you had today! :)

I'm so lovin' your laundry on the couch picture....good to know someone else's couch looks like mine when there is laundry needing to be folded!! :> Ribs were on our menu last night too. Even though it was Father's Day, made a fab dinner, roasting the ribs in the oven and finishing them on the Q. Have a fabulous week! :>

That picture at the top is perfect! What a great way to document what's going in your home right now!

Really enjoyed this entry Ali, thanks for making me feel thankful :) Gorgeous photo of Anna and Chris :)

When does registration start for the class at Big Picture? I want to make sure I get a spot :-)

Oh Ali I could just squeeze you! Love this blog and I'm so excited to see your new products..woo hoo! I'll be purchasing these: )
I really love the picture of Anna on the couch with the laundry. :) You gotta love doing tons of laundry.

What a great real life picture of Anna!!!! This is EXACTLY what my house looked like when my son was a baby. Really brought back memories (and a good laugh!).

Oh my Gosh, the laundry fairy made a deposit at my house, too.

Thanks Ali... I love, love the bucket seat and the sofa w/ everything. It really captures a mood. I find myself here a ton b/c I love the simplicity of your layouts. Anna is BEAUTIFUL too. I look forward to October's CK.

Thanks Ali - Love the post and the pictures and the prompts!

Great capture!
October issue already?! wow! I didn't realize you had to work that far ahead!