Weekend in Photos + Book Signing.

Weekend1


Building train layouts. Seeing if he could connect all the tracks together in one loop from one end to another. This is one of those times where the parent has more fun than the kid.


Weekend2


Playing with the video camera + watching Ratatouille + eating some toast in Chris' home office.


Weekend5


Doing the laundry.


Weekend3


Watching the playback of Simon's at home ABC performance.


Weekend4


Playing with play dough on my table while I worked on the computer. This is one of those toys that had been put away for awhile and came back out on Saturday. He played with it for hours - making little Dora character molds, moving them around, having them "go to sleep" and "wake up time."


Just being thankful for everything we have.


BOOK SIGNING this SATURDAY: I will be doing a book signing this Saturday in Portland at Scrapbook Attack from 1pm-2:30pm. Come by and chat for a bit if you have a chance.


Edited: And hey, want to win a new pair of jeans? Check out my sister's blog today before 5pm Eastern.

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  1. O says…
    01/14/2008

    Hi--love these glimpses into your everyday. I received two digital cameras for my birthday/Christmas so I've been playing around with them, taking everyday pictures. I followed your advice of not using a flash and I really prefer the way my pictures turn out. It's a continuing study of light and shadow. Thanks for the advice!

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  2. Gena says…
    01/14/2008

    ooo, am i first?!
    i love the picture of Chris and the train table. my 4yo son has now discovered he prefers building the train track himself on the floor and loves taking apart my hard work -not to mention need for an engineering degree- to make track + buildings all fit onto the train table.
    loving your 365 day project.

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  3. Erin says…
    01/14/2008

    I'm so glad my husband isn't the only guy out there that has as much fun (if not more) by creating Thomas the Train layouts! But to his credit....he's an engineer! I think it's wonderful to play like a kid again, and to have your children see that as well.
    Erin :)

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  4. noelia says…
    01/14/2008

    Seems like you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for sharing those pics with us. My son loves Thomas and also has the Knapford station and my hubby likes to redo his tracks for him. Definitely something that he enjoys way more than my 3 year-old LOL!
    Noelia

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  5. Helene says…
    01/14/2008

    Just wish I could drop in for the booksigning. I have a question about the "week in the life" project. I have read (several times) your book it's has really inspired me.I want to give that project a try. The question is what kind of album should I work with; is it possible to do it with a 6"x6", or will I miss space ?
    Have a nice week.

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  6. Helene says…
    01/14/2008

    Your book is very inspiring and i would love to give a "week in the life" project a try, but i wonder what size of album i should work on, is 6x6" too small?
    Havz a nice week !

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  7. laura berry says…
    01/14/2008

    Ali,
    My one wish is for you to come to SC for one day!!! I'll bring all my books for you to sign.....and maybe get a pic? Haha!!!
    Love everything you do! Thanks for all your inspiration!
    Laura
    W. Columbia, SC

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  8. Lucille says…
    01/14/2008

    There's a San Damiano cross in Chris' office! I spotted it... love it!

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  9. alecia angell says…
    01/14/2008

    Hey Ali!
    I am going to be in Portland this weekend too. Maybe Delaynee and I will try to stop by so she can meet you!
    Safe Travels.

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  10. Kimberly Gibson says…
    01/14/2008

    I would love for you to come to SC also. Great photos of the weekend...just chillin'. Kim Greenville, SC

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  11. Lauren Z says…
    01/14/2008

    I LOVE the photo of Chris in his PJ's playing with the train. Reminds me of my John.... You get the glimpes of them as the small boy they used to be :)
    Glad your weekend was great :)

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  12. tina says…
    01/14/2008

    I so wish I lived in Portland but I don't. LOL Do you think you would ever come to Ohio? Preferably southwest Ohio!!! LOL I would love to meet you.

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  13. Jackie says…
    01/14/2008

    I will be there on Saturday with books in hand (camera too!). I spent some time this weekend rereading your books and I have to say "thank you so much" for sharing your process. So much inspiration that this week is sure to be a creative one.
    See you Saturday!

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  14. Melanie says…
    01/14/2008

    LOL, that first pic of the track building - yep, totally my hubby. He enjoys it more than our boys enjoy playing with Thomas anymore!
    Also, his new addiction (I mean, helping his older son play) is RollerCoaster Tycoon ... CRAZY!!!!!!

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  15. Nicky Anderson says…
    01/14/2008

    Love todays blog and the simple things we need to be grateful for. Love it when the hubby constantly changes the train table, and now Brody will allow that to occur - it is so much fun. Although sometimes trying to get them all joined back together can be quite a feat and take quite a while.
    I am sure that your book signing will be amazing - you are so creative and inspirational.

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  16. Cindy says…
    01/14/2008

    Love the Thomas layout!! My kids play with those for hours!! You have to take Simon to "A Day out with Thomas"!!! It is the BEST experience! They have them all over the country!!
    Check out the info here! http://www.thomasandfriends.com/usa/parents/dowt.html
    Thanks for the inspiration! Wish I lived near Portland to come for your book signing!!

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  17. Suzie says…
    01/14/2008

    oh, I'd love to come to your book signing.
    Thanks for all the little glimpses into your life. You have inspired me for many years.
    keep it up!

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  18. Betsy Gourley says…
    01/14/2008

    Pulled out some journaling blocks today and they reminded me of you. They are actually punctuation notecards, but they aren't folded - just flat - so there is no inside. Your message goes in the journaling block. I bought them in a sweet shop in my hometown of Greenville OH, but I they are from a company called Paper Cup Designs. Thought I'd email you the link directly to these cards, but the whole site is full of wonderful little paper gems.
    http://www.papercupdesign.com/p_c_staging/p_c/index.php?sec=Collection&id=product_collection_step_1¤t_category_name=Punctuation¤t_category=64¤t_product_name=%20punctuation%20flats¤t_product=135&breadcrum_param[]=Collection&breadcrum_param[]=flats&breadcrum_param[]=Punctuation&breadcrum_param[]=punctuation%20flats
    Sincerely,
    Betsy
    Liberty, MO

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  19. Betsy Gourley says…
    01/14/2008

    Bummer - the link didn't seem to work. So, go to www.papercupdesigns.com and go into the Beta site. Then go to Collections - Flat - Punctuation. It's the punctuation cards. Sorry for that.
    Betsy

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  20. Betsy Gourley says…
    01/14/2008

    I'm so embarrassed. It's actually www.papercupdesign.com. No "s" at the end of design. Next time I'll preview before I post.
    Betsy

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  21. melanie says…
    01/14/2008

    oh how i love refreshing the toy supply with something in storage. off to find the playmobil treehouse...:)

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  22. Jennifer Lavender says…
    01/14/2008

    Thank you for sharing these glimpses into your everday life. It's especially refreshing to see you share something as mundane as doing the laundry. Guess I better go get started on my own now. I just wish my laundry room were decent enough to take a picture.

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  23. sue says…
    01/14/2008

    The pics are great! Thanks for sharing.
    Sue

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  24. audra says…
    01/14/2008

    Ali,
    Hi! Love your blog! You inspire me! I'm wondering if you are going to be having a '08 Life calendar this year - would love one!!!!! If you could update us all on this - I'd really appreciate it! THANKS!!!

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  25. melissa w says…
    01/14/2008

    Please come to OHIO!!! We would love to see you in the Buckeye State!

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