Nine Years Of Simon

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Happy Birthday to my favorite boy in the whole wide world! I love you so much Simon!


I spent a bit of time last night going through my layout files on the computer looking for stories to share today.

When I didn't see exactly what I wanted I turned to the physical scrapbooks lining the shelves here in my office. Flipping through those books was an immediate emotional time warp - taking me back to 2003 and 2006 and 2004 and 2002. I don't pull those albums out all too often, but man oh man they so full of stories and love and creativity and simple evidence of our existence.

I am so, so thankful that I've had the opportunity to do what I do: the photos, the words, the products, the documentation. I don't know if I'll ever be able to truly express how much scrapbooking has meant to me in my life.

It all started because of a tremendous amount of love for one little boy who made his entrance nine years ago today.

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  1. Sandi Keene says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday, Simon. I can't believe that you are 9! I have so enjoyed watching you grow up on your momma's blog. She rocks!

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  2. Tracey says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday, Simon!!! I hope you have the BEST day!!!

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  3. Erika Bates says…
    01/21/2011

    Ali he is amazing. I love your sweet stories about him and having been able to watch him grow following your work over the years. Happy birthday to you Simon! What an awesome kid!

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  4. Alison Exelby says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday Simon, hope you have a wonderful year of being a 9year old

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  5. Anna Aspnes says…
    01/21/2011

    Well said Ali, and a very happy birthday to "the not so little anymore man" himself!

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  6. Karen says…
    01/21/2011

    You have so inspired me to do a layout with a photo from each of my son's 10 years. Just like you, I was looking at old photos of him and was amazed how much he changed through the years yet also I can see so much the boy he would become in that face! Happy birthday, Simon!

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  7. kristina p says…
    01/21/2011

    happy birthday Simon. :)

    thank you for sharing your life with us Ali.

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  8. Angie Hall says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy birthday, Simon. You are a very lucky little man.

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  9. Leanne in CA says…
    01/21/2011

    Love those! It's so great to look back and see how he has grown. Treasure the pages you've completed and the memories captured. Happy Birthday to Simon!!

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  10. Kayleen says…
    01/21/2011

    How fortunate your family has all that documentation and stories of your lives, a great job Ali. Happy Birthday Simon, from Australia.

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  11. Cynthia B. says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy, happy birthday, Simon! It's been fun to watch you grow.
    Ali, I'm sure there's a treasure trove of memories in your albums! I love how Simon - and your whole family - inspires you to create. :)

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  12. Kristen says…
    01/21/2011

    xoxo to an awesome 9 year old :)

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  13. Kristen says…
    01/21/2011

    And both he and you have been an inspiration to SO MANY!!! Happy Birthday Simon (and to you too, Ali)!!!!!!

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  14. Doreen Obrien says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday Simon. I hope your day if fantastic! Tell mom and dad that you should celebrate all week :)

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  15. Kathleen says…
    01/21/2011

    I wish I could say I have kept up with my scrapbooks like that---but I'm on it now---and so grateful you keep inspiring me to "write it down"---tell the story---I hope the birthday was the best ever! (and maybe he'll get Diagon Alley?) ;D

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  16. Elisa says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday, Simon! May all your dreams come true. Thank you for being such an inspiration to your mama, and, in turn, inspiring so many others around the world, including myself. You have made that happen by being yourself. I wish you much joy.

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  17. AnnieB says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy birthday to a very special, very blessed, and very handsome little boy.

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  18. Paula G says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear SIMON....Happy Birthday to you!!!!! 9 is a WONDERFUL age! Hope you have the best day and the best year ever!!

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  19. Kim says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy birthday to Simon from SLC,UT. Thank you for sharing him, Ali.

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  20. Christine says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday Simon!!!!
    Thanks for sharing your Mom with the rest of us.
    Here's hoping you have a wonderful day filled with love, friends, cake and presents.

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  21. Rachel Greig says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday Simon!!! Ethan wanted to wish you a happy birthday too! We all hope you have a wonderful day :)

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  22. Tammy B says…
    01/21/2011

    Hope Simon had a most awesome birthday today! I just love the layout of his first year and the cheeks!! I could just kiss them!!

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    01/21/2011

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  24. Judy Webb says…
    01/21/2011

    Happy Birthday Simon and Edwards Family. Even though I use my computer for journaling. I could never give up cardstock and paper for my pages. Pulling an album out and lefting through is one of my greatess pleasures. Happy Year Edwards Family. God Bless you Ali, you help so many.

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  25. Cindy says…
    01/21/2011

    HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY SIMON!!

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