Bridal Shower

Saturday evening was Jessica's Bridal shower.
We had a ton of fun!
 The "theme" was basically pink.  We had a really fun time putting things together for the shower. We had quite the turnout. It was basically standing room only.

My mom and aunt and good friend Holly and I got everything ready. Thank you to everyone who helped in anyway and who came to help Jessica celebrate!

We had Chicken salad sandwiches and parfets , and delicious lemon bars (thank you for those Holly).

We had everyone sign in in a little book we requested for them to write advice etc. also when people signed in they could fill in a blank for mad lib's.

It was chaotic at times but we had the game where you try to make tissue paper dresses in teams and the best one the bride picks as the winner.

We also had asked her Fiance Todd to answer some funny/ sweet questions for s about Jessica. He was great! His answers where hilarious, and sweet.
We also presented her with specific snacks from him, chips and salsa, a chocolate pie and cookie dough. She also got flowers and a letter from Todd- the letter was just for her- no one else read it-.

the winning gown!

Aunt Marla's Birthday Candle!

After most people left Jessica found a corner to read Todd's Letter. 

Calenders

This week will be very busy with E’s birthday, and a field trip for Preschool, and a bridal shower, and family coming to town to visit, a family party ,and Easter and, General Conference… I am both tired and excited thinking about it.

In other news:

E turns 4 tomorrow.

I am not sure what to think.

The time has gone too quickly.

I am planning so very special activities.

More to follow .

I love you Son J

DIY Tinsel trees

I know its not even Thanksgiving yet, but we had a snow day here this last week and my kids got all excited about Christmas so I pulled out a few things and had them help me decorate the mantle. Its always nice to get a small head start on Christmas decorations and crafts since the Holidays are always so busy.

This "craft" is so easy I really don't know if I can call it a craft. My little kids helped me make these. They are very easy and only cost .50-$1.00 each depending on the size.(if you already have the Christmas tinsel from another year they are free-assuming you have paper handy).

First roll a piece of paper into a cone shape and tape the edge down so it will stay in place.

(Leave a tiny opening at the tip top of the cone).

Next cut or fold the bottom so all the edges are even and the cone can sit flat.

Now take the end of your tinsel strand and shove the end into the tiny hole at the top of the cone. (I used tape to make a pointy end so it would go in easier).

Then wrap the tinsel around the cone. When you get to the bottom use another piece   of tape to secure the end in place.

fluff the tree(s).

 

My babysitter  (Joseph my little brother) thought I bought them from target or something- I felt pretty cool when I got to say that I made them for free in about 5 min.