Morning & Updates.

I'll be there for the backsatage party. Really looking forward tothe convention. This will be my first:)

Any snow down your way? Portland metro has snow everywhere. My son's eating it up! Hoping for a crafty productive day. I'll be at the convention too meeting up with a bunch of Scraptalk gals...maybe I'll run into you too.

Sounds like lots of fun! Have fun today getting things done;)
hugs
j.

Ali - the infant outfits from the Netherlands you sent us were unbelievably cute. We just don't do baby like that in America! Truly the first gift I have recieved that made me ache to get this little one out of my belly and into the outfit you sent. I love white, so crisp and perfect - but you knew that! I'll call you tonight!

Are you going to be in Kansas City for the CKC?

Just wondering if you ever have extra kits from your classes and if you sell them? And when are you coming to Northern California to teach??????

I'll be at Apropos this weekend! Can't wait. It's sooo cool that Stacy Julian is coming too.

I'm counting the minutes till I leave for Portland. It is my favorite event and I will be there for your party!!! Can't wait! Have fun with Stacy, I am jealous that you'll be hanging and scrapping together, so be sure and put it in your blog so I can have my vicarious thrill!!!! Thanks.See ya next Friday, I'll be the one in green with a shamrock scarf for St. Paddy's Day!!

omg, CKU-A is in 3 weeks?? I'm in Heidi Swapp's track, but still - I know I'll see you, and if not, at Reminisce the following weekend. Love your lo's, just love 'em!

Ali,
I want to cognratualte your family on all of the great things happening. You all deserve it so much. Simon looks the epitome of sweet in his little man suit. It is a gift to read your posts and follow your work. You inspire me every day! I hope to meet you one day, sadly NYC is not a huge scrapbooking city! :( One day! Best of everything to you and yours!

Ali.. sounds like a productive day ahead.. fun! I want your life.. lol
I would love to somehow get paid to scrapbook, write, create, design. How fun.

Hi Ali!
Really looking forward to the chat tonight and talk to you again! I had so much fun at the workshop at Pien's :)
TTY tonight!

HI... I'm a little too addicted to you blog. I'm checking in all the time to see what cool things you've added. Have always loved your style and am getting tons of ideas... can't wait to see your stuff for jenni bowlin's march kit! I saw that you will be in FL in Dec. on your calendar... is that true?? I checked the store website, but they didn't have anything posted. Just looking for details to plan ahead! Thanks~Vanessa

Busy, busy!! Can't wait to see photos of the stuff you're working on. Have a safe journey:)

No snow pictures? lol

Looks like we'll be spending lots of quality time together... :)
I'll be at the Convention in Oregon and then in your track at CKU... and if I hadn't just moved from Spokane I'd be seeing you there too... Just wanted to give you a heads up so you didn't think I was stalking you :)

HI Ali,
I think I just neeeed to move to the usa for real. I want to attend all of your classes! Hope you finish everything you need to finish today! go for it girl!
corinnexxx

Hi Ali!!!
I am a designer from scrapgirls and just wanted to say thanks so much for the chat last night (even though I was more of just a lurker than anything)...it was great to hear your ideas and for you to communicate so many inspirations to us. Thanks again.
Linds

darnitall, just missed CKC by a weekend...am in Portland this w/e for family visit and headed back to NJ...love that "backstage party" concept...would love to see some of it if you can share after the event. Safe travels to you!

Hey, Ali! I just wanted to tell you how freakin' inspiring your Studio A column is in CK. I looooove it!! I'm coming to CKU-A Chicago and you've inspired me to do a scrapbook on the road...can't wait to meet you and take a picture with ya! So excited! I just got my April CK today and you've inspired me to look around me RIGHT NOW and take in all those precious little moments...from my daughters toys all over the floor to her messy little face. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Talia:

Take a break Ali, you just sound too busy!! Jen from UK, x

Have you seen this: http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=34616
It's video of an autistic boy kicking a$$ in a basketball game. Made me cry - totally worth checking out for any parent....
xo

Hey looks like I am the first Digi scrapper to respond :) Awesome that you chatted at scrapgirls! I'd love to know how it went! www.modscraps.com I'm a digital designer and would love to hear your thoughts on digital.
Dawn

I just have to say--though I know a zillion people already did--Simon is just so handsom in his little blazer! What a beautiful boy--he's more than lucky he picked you as a mom--if you look at it that way. And he and Chris look just thrilled to be with each other for the day.

Very cool ALi that Chris is taking on this adventure.....I too am a politician (on a local level for the past 16 years) and had once dreamed of taking a bigger leap.....what happened with Madison changed everything as I could never be that far from her on a regular basis, but kuddos to Chris for following his dream and to you and Simon for supporting him.
~Mary
ps. see you in Chicago! I having working really hard on my homework and so look forward to this opportunity to spend time with you!!