Brennan's First BIG School Project

Brennan had an assignment over Thanksgiving break.  He had to make a poster on a holiday selected by his teacher.  It was a social studies project to teach the children about various celebrations around the world.
Brennan got Cinco De Mayo.  He did his research and answered each of the 6 topics.  Luckily it was all in bullet form so it was easy for him to organize on his own.  He did 95% of the work.  Me?  I found the red paper (already cut that size), thought that the index cards would be easy to use for the topics, and showed him how to use my Silhouette. 
Brennan was so proud of his poster and his teacher said his oral presentation went really really well!
It was really hard to sit back and let him do the poster on his own.  I wanted to help because it would have been so fun and easy to do.  :)  However, I am very proud of myself because I sat back and just gave some suggestions on how to better do things (or do them at all...he'd never used a tape runner).  I did not take over, which is a big deal for me, haha.  I think Brennan was most proud that he did it on his own, and it wound up looking so great!

Black Friday SUPER Sale Details!

Check out the Black Friday thru Cyber Monday sale at Confetti Creations on etsy!!!!

Neck ties for your little guys!

· Tie bundles: 3/$24
· Use code JOY20 to get 20% off entire purchase (even those tie bundles, saving you more money!)
· Free gift with every order (while supplies last, mustache tie tack or hair clip)
· For every $5 you spend, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift certificate to Confetti Creations. No limit on total chances. This giveaway ends on 12/31/2011.  (Omaha winner?  You can put your gift certificate towards a cake if you would like!)

Hair clips that coordinate with some of the holiday neck ties!

Snowman or reindeer iron on kits!

So, what are you waiting for?  Check out Confetti Creations today!  Hurry while supplies last!

Happy Thanksgiving

I am thankful for my family, our health, our home, and our happiness.  I am thankful for my family, my friends, my bloggy friends who read this blog from time to time, and for heaters.  (Ours is on the fritz right now).  I am thankful that today the temperature is in the 70's which is really bizarre for Nebraska this late in November.  I'm so thankful for these three silly boys, who put up with their mama's silly picture taking desires.  They are great sports about it and even love to come up with funny things to say to get each other to laugh.

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, whether you spent it with lots of friends and family, or as a smaller unit, as we are this year.

Love, Jessica

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Jesus is everywhere

Ethan and I made a trip to the Dollar Tree on his birthday to get some crepe paper, candles, and balloons.  We walked down the snack aisle so I could restock our snack box and Ethan grabbed a bag of cheese balls. Well, being as it was his birthday, and they were just a buck, I let him slide.

 When the boys were eating them at home, Bart discovered that try as hard as the government might to remove Christ from our lives (holiday tree anyone?  I'd hate to offend you by calling a Christmas tree a Christmas tree. That whole pledge of allegiance thing, although I don't think that really went anywhere.) they can't remove Christ from our bag of Dollar Store cheese balls.

Full back view of the bag.  See below for close up.
Oh, and I just KNOW these people are LSU fans...
look at the coloring of the packaging.

Amen.

Is that GRANDMA CUPCAKE!?!

My mom came to visit for a few days at the beginning of November.  Her visit was smack in the middle of craft fair prep and cake orders, but since I was SOOOOOOO prepared and she was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful, it was easy as pie!  She even sewed a skirt for my friend Eliana's newest fashion line and gave some tips from a seasoned seamstress while she was at it.
We ate out for lunch both days:  Catina Laredo one day (YUM) and ingredient the next (Bart joined us that day).  We learned a new skill using the Silhouette.  But, we did not ONE TIME go to Dress Barn (Megan and my dad know what I am talking about).  I was a tiny bit disappointed.
My mom slept on an airbed in the basement (thanks RS) and didn't complain.  She's cool like that.
I think she planned her trip to be on November 1 on purpose:  She arrived one day after Halloween, right in the middle of Reese's and Snickers open season.
Next time she comes, she can sleep in Ethan's room, as he FINALLY got a "big boy bed" and will gladly give it up for Grandma.
Now, let me tell you this:  the boy did not know she was coming.  I checked them out of school about a half an hour early to get to the airport on time.  I told them that a client was coming for Dad's work and couldn't get a rental car b/c they were all rented (white lie...I need to repent for that).  Therefore, I had to go get the client.  We drove very slowly down the lane at the airport, them looking for a man in a brown suit with blond hair and a red bag, me for my mom.  When I spotted her I pulled over and got out my camera so I could film what happened.
It was really funny.  I said, "Oh, I see him!"
Brennan says, "Is that GRANDMA CUPCAKE?"
It was too funny to hear the disbelief in his voice.  The boys were very excited to see her, and I think we had a nice little visit.
Grandma Cupcake or Papa Jeff, feel free to come visit any time!
We love you!

Happy 3rd Birthday Ethan Pierre

THREE!
Yes, many say it is worse then the terrible two's, but I think we will break that old saying.

Ethan was an adorable 9 lb addition to our family.  Since each baby seemed to come out a little bit bigger, we are calling it quits!

Ethan's first movie:  TWLIGHT, part 1.  He was less then a week old

Ethan was BORN an LSU Tigers fan!

First Birthday

Second Birthday

Third Birthday!

Ethan has been a pleasure to have as part of our family, even if some days are rougher then others.  :)

He has a temper unlike either of his brothers, and a nasty foot stomping habit, but when he is being cute, he is so adorable, all the frustrating moments where you want to go all 1950's country mama on him melt away.

I am so thankful that Ethan was able to come join our family and help us be complete.  WE LOVE YOU ETHAN!

Drowning, and then not

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you feel like you are drowning?  Last week was mine.
NOT the week before the craft fair with three cake orders and my mom visiting, but the week after.
I feel like I've barely been able to keep on top of things. 
But, when I got home from my cake club meeting this afternoon, I just felt relief!  All I have to do next week is party hard to help my littlest man turn three, do one cake for a friend, and relax.
YAY for easy weeks, to catch my breath before I go under again.  :)

My littlest man, all ready to turn THREE!  Can you believe it?

 

 

 

And FYI:  turkey kits for sale in my esty shop!  24 hr ship out time, so you are sure to get them before Thanksgiving week!

Etsy Shop Updated

Confetti Creations on etsy is updated and ready to fill your holiday needs.  Check out the girls skirts and pillowcase dresses, neck ties (there are three sets of prints!), and iron on kits.
Iron ons ship within 24 hours, all the rest within 72 hours!
Send me a convo to set up listings for multiple listings and get reduced shipping today!

LOVE the reindeer iron on kits!

Burke High Craft Fair tomorrow! 9-3, Come see me!

 Some of the ties that will be for sale tomorrow.  Plus there will be jewelry, hair accessories, and turkey and reindeer iron on kits.