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Glad to hear that your son is talking more. That is always a good thing.
Wish I could drive down to Springfield this weekend but don't think I'm going to have the time. I'd really love to meet you.
Thanks for the blogs to check out. I've become a 'blog junkie' these days. Just what I need - spend more time on the computer. LOL
Sue

ali....what is that wonderful metal piece in your photo? red and stars. . .does it get any better :0>
mary

Wow Ali...I checked out these blogs and they are like on a whole different level. So discriptive...so raw...so artisticaly beautiful. The one thing that I learned from reading their blogs was that for a while now I have been struggling with tendancies to stay on the surface with things. I have been affraid to go deeper with my ART ...with myself. With your motto "it is ok" and just reading these blogs. Just the pure joy for the little things...it's humbling. I mean I SEE real beauty in sooooo many things. I owe that solely to my mother but I don't know...I have been timid to embrace that beauty. ARTistically and most importantly in my words. I do not want to struggle with the question of weither to stay safe or to let go. I wanna let go. That in itself will be my goal. It's a process, I know, but it will be a rewarding ride the whole way. So now that I have drowned your comments page I want to leave off with a thank you. For more reasons than one. -Karla

hi ali,
thanks for the shout out!...i got tons of extra hits yesterday and it let me to your blog...amazing stuff!
thanks and best!
joy

Merci for sharing!!!
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Ali, that's wonderful news about Simon. I remember those days... it wasn't too long ago that we were where you guys are right now, and yes, it's such a gift, the spontaneous communication... the KNOWING what's on his mind because he can actually TELL you. He's doing wonderfully, and I'm sure he'll continue to amaze you.
Thanks for sharing your story. You've put a smile on my face. :)

It snowed just a sprinkle while we were in Bend, and it was magical.
You read the most beautiful blogs (words and pictures, too)!

Hey Ali!!! I am one of the very lucky ones to join you in Springfield IL!!!! We have been so very excited and I can't believe it is almost here!!
You will sick and tired of me by the end of Saturday!! You are my Christmas present this year!!
I am joining you for all the classes and the crop!!!!
YEah!!!!She's makin a list , she's checking it twice, Santa Ali is coming to town!!!
Lori

The Dahli Mama blog entry totally made me cry! I can relate 100% to her entry about her son and his friends. I was a shy person growing up. I just want my little men to be social beings. To be themselves, don't be afraid. I am frightened of how I will react when one of them comes to me with hurt feelings from their friends. That's part of being mommy I guess! Thank you for the links!

Yeah--looking forward to meeting you this weekend!! :) Have a safe trip. We are supposed to get a load of snow, so I hope you get here before the bad weather does.

I will be at the crop and classes at the Scrapping Bee! I am sooooo excited! Can't wait! have a safe trip!