April Birthdays

Happy Birthday April Babies!!

05- Abby
11- little Madison J.
17- Lorri
19- Julie
20- Esther

Reminder: If I am missing anyone's birthday, please forgive me and let me know...

Ali - SJSJ Campaign

These pictures from a campaign Ali did with SJSJ, an Asian brand, are definitely among my favorites!

Easter Sunday

We had a great time spending Easter together last night. The kids were so cute during the Easter egg hunt. Thanks to everyone who brought treats and all the yummy desserts.

I feel that we are so lucky to be so close to each other. We missed the family members that couldn't be with us last night, be we also know that there will be another party just around the corner, and another chance to hang out together!

COACD interviews Julie and Ali

This is an interview that Julie and Maddie gave while in Paris. It's pretty cool!!

When THE model-of-the-moment Ali Stephens isn't walking the runways, she can be seen trotting around Paris with our favorite travel accessory--her mom! We sat down with the ladies to get the scoop on their experience here.

COACD: Ali, how do you think your instant success has affected you?
Ali: I am much more grown up now! I have learned so much about how to be professional but at the same time to be yourself and not take it too seriously.
COACD: What's it like having your mom with you at Fashion Week?
Ali: She really helps me when I feel sad and homesick. Sometimes I miss Utah very much but she helps me put everything in perspective and focus on how lucky I am to have these opportunities. She is helping me prepare also for when I have to do it on my own--like making sure I will get groceries and do laundry!
COACD: Mrs. Stephens, what are you're tricks to keeping Ali sane during the craziness?
Mrs. Stephens: I try to make sure that she gets the rest she needs. She has a favorite candy called Dragibus that we buy in Paris. Sounds crazy but it puts a smile on her face! We try to communicate through email and special phone calls to her Dad and big sister Maddie and her four big brothers at home.
COACD: What is your morning regime with Ali?
Mrs. Stephens: In our family our children all practice TM or transcendental meditation. She does that first thing when I wake her up for twenty minutes and then she jumps into the shower and has a bowl of her favorite chocolate cereal and a piece of fruit and out the door we run!

Big Party for Grandma and Grandpa

This year is a big one for Grandma and Grandpa. They are having their 60th Anniversary, and Grandma will be celebrating her 80th Birthday. Since this is such a momentous year for them, we are going to have a big shin dig in June!!
Mark, Lorri, Zoe, and Ava are going to be in town. This will be a great opportunity for a family photo with everyone!!
Please mark out June 19-22 on your calendars so we can all celebrate together.
More info to come!!

F/W 2008 Season Recap - Ali

Ali had a very successful (and busy) season during the Fashion Weeks in NY, London, Milan, and Paris. He is a recap of the shows she did. Great job Ali! We love and miss you!

Autumn / Winter 2008 - New York:
Calvin Klein

Autumn / Winter 2008 - London:
Aquascutum
Armand Basi
Christopher Kane
Giles
Nicole Farhi

Autumn / Winter 2008 - Milan:
Alessandro Dell'Acqua
BelstaffBlumarine
Bottega Veneta
Burberry Prorsum
C'N'C Costume National
D&G
Dolce & Gabbana
DSquared2
Fendi
Gaetano Navarra
Marni
Missoni
Prada
Gai Mattiolo
Roberto Cavalli
Sportmax

Autumn / Winter 2008 - Paris:
Alexander McQueen
Antonio Berardi
Balenciaga
Balmain
Celine
Chanel
Chloe
Christian Dior
Costume National
Giambattista Valli
Givenchy
Hermes
Isabel Marant
John Galliano
Karl Lagerfeld
Kenzo
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Nina Ricci
Rick Owens
Rue de Mail
Sofia Kokosalaki
Valentino
Viktor & Rolf

Birthdays - March

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

03-Diane
03-Dusty
18-Tom
19-Zoe
23-Annie
24-Jackson


And Happy 1st Anniversary to Rachel and Brandon on the 30th!!