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Thanks for the blogs Ali. I'll be sure to check them out. Sure wish I could have gone to Illinois to meet you. Someday.... Peace and blessings.

New blogs! Yay! Thanks.

re: simon's talking....do you guys have in music therapy? When my guy, Jonathan, (who is now 18 and never stops talking) was 3, I enrolled him in MT and what a beautiful difference it made. I know as connected as you, and as well informed as you are, you probably have this on board. I just wanted to plant a seed if you had not thought about it.
Thanks for being so inspiring to us all. Especially those among us who deal with some of the same things you deal with. I don't feel as along, knowing that other family have these same things happen. The good and tha not-so-good, it all shapes us, eh?

Hope Simon enjoys the snow! (We've got a huge dump here in Alberta!) Have fun on your Illinois trip! Kim

Hiya, Ali!
Thank you for the blogs you suggested! Just in case you're curious, here are a couple of (stationery/design) blogs you might like...along the lines of the Oh Joy! blog:
http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/ (... mentioned on the OhJoy! blog..I'll have to check out the other blog links, too!)
& the holiday cards version!
http://poppyholidaycardsguide.blogspot.com/
*blessings*
.:Cris:.

Ali, I love checking in on your blog. Your creativity totally inspires me. I just had a question for you. I know you've used the MME Transparancy frames and I'm wondering how you adhere them? I've got a few of them I'm wanting to use in a little MR chipboard album and want to make sure they stay secure without the adhesive being seen. Any tips? Thanks!
Karalynn Tyler

Thanks so much, Ali, for sharing the blogs. I am constantly on the lookout for inspiration and these are great. I am working on my own blog too. Stop by and check it out.
http://homestretching.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
Cathy

Can't wait for the snow here in Minnesota:) It's supposed to snow tonight. Thanks for the fun blog links!

This really stinks because I had every intention of attending the classes this weekend in Springfield, but my husband leaves on Sunday for 10 days and I want to get in as much time with him as possible before he leaves. I am really bummed too because I really wanted to meet you Ali and finally take a class by you! If you are ever back in central IL, I am so there! =)

Ali - Just in case you've not seen this before, here's a site that specializes in toys for kids on the autism spectrum:
http://stars4kidz.com/storefront-c0.html
I like that it groups them by what area of development the toy is intended to help the child with.

hi Ali,
you've got to check out this one:
http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/
one of my favs.
totally yummy eye candy.

Fun to look at new blogs. Thanks! I am traveling with my daughter's ballet company to New York City in January and would like to create a travel journal. Can you make any suggestions?

have fun sledding!
It was 65 degrees here today...
but we did have snow mid October. Go figure!

I'd be more than happy to let you & Simon borrow some of our snow. Brrr...it's cold here. So happy for you that Simon has a lot to say, I know what an achievement that is!

We had a snow day here today and I cut up my new Paper Source catalog and made a page about Advent. It was really a fun idea to use up some of the holiday stuff that fills my mailbox.
you can see my page on my blog
http://juliannsblog.blogspot.com/
thanks for the inspiraton
juliann

Thanks for the blogs. I am always looking for some inspired thoughts! And these were fun t read and peruse.
And how fun that Simon is talking more. I'm beginning to hear proof of little thoughts and strong opinions in my own son's voice. We're still seeing speech therapists and another one is slated to join the "team" of specialists and we try to celebrate each moment of progress. Here's hoping you have many of those days where you can celebrate and cherish the moments of expression... in whatever form they come. :-)
Lisa

What gorgeous blogs! I've added My Topograhy (who wouldn't) and Little Birds! I'm off to buy linen to make the gorgeous little fabric tree. i am so looking forward to going on school holidays so that I can read blogs and drink my morning cuppa by the laptop! I'm definitely going to reinvent my own sadly boring little blog too.

Hi Ali, we got snow down in the burg too. I've loved My topography for a long time. She writes so beautifully and has such an eye with a camera. Will have to check out the other ones.
Have a safe trip.

Have a good time in my hometown of Springfield. I would love to be there but the dates didn't work out. The Bee is a great store...my niece, Lauren, works there. Give her a big hug from me!

Can't wait for tonight! Thanks Ali!