Friday musings on this & these.

Those two are so stinkin' cute! I love that top picture where they both have the same mouth expression. They are clearly brother and sister. Thanks for sharing Ali!

Ali, what great photos they are, cannot wait to
see how you record those moments.

Love, love this post... your kids are so adorable Ali, you are truly blessed :) Thanks for always making me smile, for inspiring me in so many ways - to take more photos of the everyday, to be grateful more for what I have and not worry so much about what I don't have... so thank you for sharing so much with your readers as always :) Enjoy your weekend!

Thank you for sharing some of these links... as I am about to turn 40 in just a few short weeks, the link to the website "Ordinary Courage" led me to tears - happy tears! I am very much looking forward to your BPS class this fall...

I love your layout and this post. Also, I didn't realize you were teaching a class with a view to the past (but, that's so perfect and so "you" when I think about it). So, it's kind of funny, because I've just finished putting together a vintage digi kit and for some reason, I kept thinking of you while I was designing it. Maybe you were sending me vibes (heh-heh)!
Now, I need to follow up via email! =)

Can I tell you that that first photo is like a "BACK TO THE FUTURE" photo? Your beautiful children are total clones of the two of you. That could have been a picture of you and your husband years ago. You each have a "Mini Me." Precious pictures.

Love Anna's little fine, blonde hair! Love the quote - am purging stuff right now. Loving life and not stuff so much (which is hard for me).

I love that first days layout so much! I have it listed as one of my must do layouts when our next one arrives.

Ali, I've been following your blog & truly enjoy your writing and photos and tips. Thanks for the "first seven days" layout inspiration. I plan to use it for granddaughter #2, due in early November. Blessings!

That first picture of Anna & Simon is absolutely priceless. It gives me a picture in my head of a secure, genuinely happy family. Simon looks like he is such a super big brother. It seems like Anna has been with you forever, I can hardly believe that she is sitting up already. It seems like it was only yesterday that you were showing us little snippets of her bedroom and planning her arrival!
Everytime I open your blog up, I am inspired in all sorts of ways. Some that I have never thought possible, some that I have taken for granted and need to be reminded to make the absolute best of.
So with all that said, thank you Ali, for everything you do for me, without even knowing it.

I just wanted to tell you that your son reminds me of my son... he seems like a very kind, nurturing, soul. You have a beautiful family.

These pictures of your kids are simply adorable!!!!

Anna has the most expressive face! It always makes me wonder what she's thinking about. You also must feel so blessed that Simon has taken to his role of big brother so well.

Ali- As usual, your post makes me smile! :) I love how you have captured the special and unique relationship of sibs that are a decent distance apart....My son and daughter are 8 years apart and they make me laugh and cherish every moment that they interact together. :)

Thank YOU Ali. Your posts are always full of inspiration! :D
Your baby is so grown up already! I really loved your layout with Anna's first seven days. Great idea!

She's such a mini-Ali

Aw.. so sweet...

OMG! I cannot believe how big Anna is already! So precious these 2 children of yours! What a gift it is to be able to share in your family's happiness! Thank you Ali for always giving us heartfelt glimpses into your life...thanks to Chris, Simon, Anna, Lily, and extended fam for being complicit! :)
You know me as Silly.Michelle. your #1 fan from TEXAS!

Great fun pics! And LOVE the layout of Anna's first week! Thanks for sharing!

And THANK YOU right back at you for letting us come here and see your lovely family and for showing us your inspiring work and share stories of life. New week ahead - hope it will be another good one. =0)

Ali,
I just adore that top photo of Anna and Simon -- it is just SOOOO gosh, darn cute!!! I smile every time I see it :o)

Ali, such lovely pictures of your little ones! Thank you for sharing so much with us. I was pretty close to your neck of the woods this past weekend, participating in a wedding over in the Redmond area. Beautiful place!
Melissa

Sorry that you were not at CKU Provo. Wanted to meet you to sign my books, I have them all. You inspire me so much!

I love see pictures of your family, especially the kids. It's amazing how much Anna & Simon look alike. Thank you for sharing.

too adorable...and the layout is a recent favorite from CK - totally inspiring to me.
emily j.