Happy New Year.
Happy 2007!
We spent the night in Portland last night with our friends the Locken's. This was the second year of their kid-friendly party and again, it was perfect (especially the part where we get to spend the night). And we got to meet two-week old baby Sawyer. Sigh. Love that.
Now it is time to get back to reality. Back to work and to schedules and to a couple months of travel. I am making some big changes this year with my schedule. I have events scheduled for the first three months and then after that I will only be traveling/teaching for CKU's and at trade shows (+ meetings in Utah). I will miss meeting all the awesome people at store events, but this is the right choice for our family at this time. I am taking on some more responsibilities for the magazine that will enable me to be home more (doing more work from home). Look for some exciting things to come from me - including another book - later in the year.
I am really looking forward to hunkering down here and getting creative, challenging myself to take things in new directions.
Chris gets to move into his office at the state capital in Salem tomorrow. He has his office number, his desk number on the house floor, and his hour and 20 min commute (one way) to look forward to (excited to do a layout about the new numbers in his life). He will be sworn in on January 8th and immediately getting into his new groove. Can't believe it is all real.
Simon has one more week off before heading back to school and getting into his normal routine. This next year will see a re-evaluation of his diagnosis and in the fall, a potential move to kindergarten - depending on how it all goes (and what his teachers recommend). He has come such a long way over the last two years - it will be exciting to see what is next for him. One of my favorite things from this last night was comments from both Amy and Jason on how much he has developed - and how much more he is talking - since just a few months ago. Love that.
One big deep breath in and out. Here we go.
It sounds like a very exiting year ahead for the Edwards familiy! I hope it is filled with nothing but good things for you all. Peace, happiness and lots of creative juices. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
Here's to the best year ever!!
Anilu.
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Sounds like lots of positive changes ahead for you and your family. So happy to hear that Simon is making so much progress that it is noticable to others.
I'm soooo looking forward to another book from you. my copies of the first two are well worn.
Wishing you and your family lots of love, good health, creativity and positive growth in the new year.
Pam
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It sounds like a wonderful year is ahead of you. Happy 2007!
I am so excited about a new book coming out from you.
Best wishes, Ali!
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Happy New Year Ali! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us here in blog land and in the magazine! Have a wonderful year and may all your dreams come true. Kim
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Ali..
Such cool changes to look forward to. Enjoy it all! So glad to hear that you are creating a new book! Yippee! Have a great year!
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Remember: Just breathe!! What an exciting 2007 it looks like it will be. I'm glad you're simplifying your life. I bet Simon will enjoy more time with you this year. Good luck to Chris this year as he starts a new chapter in his life traveling to Salem and helping all of us Oregonians.
Hugs,
Suzie
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Happy 2007, Ali! Wishing you and your family a year full of love, joy, laughter, happiness, success and blessings! Can't wait to hear more about the new book! ;)
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You have been such an inspiration for me this year -- not only artistically, but personally and professionally as well. I've watched you embrace the unknown and trust in the rightness of what the future holds for you -- and it has given me the confidence to follow my own dreams with a lot more confidence and trust.
All the best to you, Chris and Simon in this new year. I'm looking forward to seeing what new creative directions you'll be exploring -- but almost more than that, I am very much looking forward to reading more about your perspectives, beliefs, and how you're approaching all that life has to offer you. Much of what you have shared over the past year has helped me to crystalize what's truly important to me -- and to have the courage to follow those convictions. For that, I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
A happy and healthy 2007 to you and your lovely family...
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MANY cheers to your DH and his new adventure! Wow, a desk and nameplate, etc! Pretty cool!
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A big happy and healthy new year to the Edwards family! It will be an exciting year for you all...SO glad that I caught you at a store event this year and will have to try to catch you at CKU some time! Happy that you will be focusing on family and working from home more - isn't that so great - much luck to you all and to Chris in his new role! Enjoy the new digs, too :) Happy Happy 2007 - and to all the faithful "post-ers" as well :)
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WOW! Sounds like 2007 has alot in store for all three of you!! Exciting stuff! Can't wait to hear more about the new book! And good luck to Simon...crossing my fingers on Kindergarten for him!
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Ali-
I have loved every minute of what you have done in 2006, and I so respect your decision to make your career right with your family life. I'm also so glad that I've already signed up to take your class at Get Croppin in February in Virginia! Raising our children is the most important thing we can do (and supporting each other is the second most important thing). Way to go girl! See you in February!
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Sounds like lots of changes for 2007 for you and your family. Change is good. Always remember that ;) So excited for you that you can stay home more. I know traveling is awesome, but its hard leaving your family :( New beginnings...thats what New Years is for :)
Happy New Year, friend!!!
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happy new year! wow! so excited for Chris--bet he has to pinch himself every day! so so wonderful! And another book from you??? woooo hooo!! can't wait to see it!! Wishing you a fantastic 2007!!! :)
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So glad you all had a wonderful New Year and so happy to hear you are all geared and ready to create! I love to hear all the girls talk about how you have just totally flipped their world upside down. Made them think of creative ways to express themselves like they never thought possible! I know that I could not ever agree more!!!! I am in awe always will be and can't wait to see what you got for us this year!!!
Simon is the cutest and I am so happy to hear everything is going so well! And Congrats to Chris all all his accomplishments as well! Have a good 2007 Ali, we're all here with ya the whole way!!!
-Karla
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Happy New Year - I join in with the other 'posters' in thanking you for sharing all that you do with us! Love your art, your outlook, and your spirit! Wishing you and your family peace, joy, adventure and love in 2007! Diane from Cape Cod
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Wow...what amazing things coming up this year for you and your family! What great news about Simon. Isn't it fun to hear from others about the progress they see?! It's always nice to get another persons perspective. Hope this year is full of joy and laughter, love and togetherness:) Cheers!
Kari
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It all sounds so very exciting, Ali! And I cannot wait to start getting your newsletters again. The best news from you, though, is another book! I was hopeful you'd begin working on one. I wasn't expecting you to announce one to release this year!
You're the biggest reason I love CK magazine, so it's wonderful you'll have an even bigger presence. I hope to hear more about it soon.
The best of luck to Chris and Simon. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!
I think it's great you'll be able to do more from home with some cool trips in there as well. My dd will be 4 1/2 in Feb and the time is flying by so I cherish the time I have with her & I know you do the same with Simon.
I really enjoyed your Week in the Life track at CKU-A San Jose '06 and my SIL and I are hoping to go to Anaheim this year. We have promised each other that regardless, we are going to pick a week for the next four years to document and make our own Week in the Life to fill up our BayBox.
Very exciting about Chris' new adventure.
Best for you in 2007
brenda (mizweb)
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Happy New Year Ali!
sounds like alot of good things! can't wait to see what is in store.
Thanks for the continued inspiration!!
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another book? oh, i can't wait. i think it is wonderful that CK allows you to work at home. that says so much about the company as to the kind of people they are. congratulations on all your achievmants as a family this year. wishing you a wonderful new year. can't wait to see more of you in CK.
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Congratulation to all three of you. They all sound like such good, positive changes.
May peace be with you all year!
Jeanne
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Happy new year!!!
You have to come back to Austrlaia one day!!! We need ALI inspiration at least once or twice a year!!
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Best wishes for the New Year!! And thank you for all the time you put in your blog, is very
helpful and a joy to read! Thank you, Ali!
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I work from home too and it can be hard to juggle work and family time-I hope it works out for you!
And another book? Fabulous!! I can't wait! :0)
Best wishes to you and your family for the New Year!
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