It’s Friday(so sue me it’s actually Saturday, but I finally got the post finished)! I’ve been busy the last few weeks working my butt off night and day, day and night trying to get caught up with all my work. If I take a few days off from blogging, or even 10, just know that I am hard at work! Or I could be on vacation, but since that only happens like once a year, it’s a better bet that I’m just too busy to blog. So shoot me an email if you are missing me or leave a comment to send me some love! I’m never too busy to say hi!

I have so many exciting news to share with you! You’re going to have to wait a bit longer (and no I am not pregnant) to find out though! I know, sorry to disappoint you, but I promise you will enjoy these photos none the less. How could you not?

All of you probably are aware of the fact that I LOVE CUPCAKES. Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, actually I am OBSESSED with them. I’m even contemplating getting a tattoo of a cupcake. {What do you think? Lame or cool?} Anyways, I do <3 cupcakes. I'm lucky enough to be about 15 minutes from downtown Portland. And even luckier that there are so many amazing bakeries around! Not good for my waist size, but wonderful for my sweet tooth. I literally have never met anything that is too sweet for me. I have to admit something to you though. This is really hard to say, but the first step in getting better is admitting you have a problem right? So here goes nothing. . . Hi. My name is Jessica. I'm addicted to sugar! Phew. . .I feel so much better now that I got that off my chest. As funny as this is, it's totally true. Here's how my day of errands drove me to drink, err. . . I mean eat sugar!

My day set out like this. . . I planned on going to a super cute party store that is downtown in the industrial district called The Lippman Co. I’ve driven by it several times and never went in. I usually see it when I am on my way to run a million other errands and never have time to stop. This time though, it was my destination. Want to know how I noticed it in the first place? Can you guess? It was their logo. I swear, no matter what it is, if the company has a cool logo, I am a total sucker! Great marketing, I tell you!

I’m trying to gather up all the last minute items I need for Jackson’s Rock Star party. That could be a full time job in itself if I let it consume me. I’m trying to stay on task though. I was happy with several things I found there and got a ton of ideas for Emerson and Skyler’s parties come December (I know I’m crazy planning parties that are in like 11 months from now. What can I say? I have some issues, okay?). Yay!

Next stop, to check out Jackson’s venue! I’m sick of doing the traditional in-door blow up jump places, the cool pizza place with the climbing structure, and every other venue in between that every other party is at. Since we are having a Rock Star party, I really wanted the venue to include instruments. I found this really cool, urban, and totally Portland music school. It’s called Sound Roots, School of Modern Music. They are currently in the process of doing some upgrades that are going to enhance the already charming location! I wanted to have a vision of the location to help me better plan the party decor. The walls are even teal and compliment the party color scheme perfectly! I’m so excited.

While we were driving to the music school I saw Pix Patisserie. What’s Pix Patisserie, you might ask? It’s only one of the most amazing edible art eateries that you will ever see. Okay, so what really sold me was a while back I saw a promo for Pix Patisserie on the news. They were show-casing their macarons. No, I didn’t forget an “o.” I meant to type macaron. Macarons are just as good as they’re double “o” competitor, macaroons! Have you seen macarons? They are probably one of the most adorable cookies I have ever seen. However, there is such an irresistible cuteness about macarons. I love how pretty they are and how happy they make me feel! I also love the amazing flyer that shows all the macaron flavors. It was printed on shimmery white paper and complimented this piece perfectly! See for yourself!

Please add Macarons to my ever growing list of sweet obsessions! I have attempted to make them several times and they are so yummy! Totally temperamental, but yummy still. I even have this adorable book entitled, ” I <3 Macarons,” by Hisako Ogita. The title pretty much sums up how I feel about them. I love them.

Even though this wasn’t on my “errands” list I knew I had to stop. Who can say no to the chance to eat adorable little cookies? I know I am going to have to stop by there after Jack’s party and get some more. Shhhh!! Don’t tell. . .

Our next stop (which was on the list, I might add) was Voodoo Donut. Have you heard of Voodoo Donut? You might have since they are very famous! They are famous for their offbeat donuts. Some donut toppings include cereal like Captain Crunch and Coco Puffs, tang, candy bars, and bacon just to name a few. My husband’s favorite is the orange tang. What can I say, we’re 80′s kids. The place is so cool, they even do weddings. Wouldn’t that be fun? We just bought a dozen assorted donuts for just $10. I absolutely, positively LOVE DONUTS. (So if you are keeping track that’s cupcakes, macarons with one “o” and two o’s too, donuts, and candy in no particular order.). If only I had stopped by St. Cupcake, today would have been a sugar trifecta and I may just have burst with excitement (or a button)!

It’s days like this that I’m so thankful I live in Portland, or at least just a few minutes drive. I had the best time running errands with my dudes, walking by the delicious smelling food carts, indulging in the best sugar around, and soaking in everything that makes Portland, well, Portland. If you’ve never come to our town, book the next flight out. I promise you that you won’t be disappointed. Just make sure you pack a tooth brush, if you plan on stopping by all of my favorite sugar havens!

Enjoy your weekend. Currently, I am experiencing sugar withdrawals!!

It’s only January and I am finished with Skyler and Emerson’s birthday parties (at least until next December, 11 months and counting). Our crazy little Jackson is next in line for the Wilcox birthday extravaganza!!! If you’ve ever heard me talk about Jackson, you are all too familiar with his personality! He goes a little like this. . . he is loud, very loud. He is full of energy and super loving. He is wild and crazy, with an added dose of crazy. He is thoughtful and kind. Bust most of all, he is Jackson.

It was only fitting that we throw him a ROCK STAR birthday party! At three, he already has many characteristics of a rocker. He loves tattoos. He’d have me apply temporary tattoos all day long if I’d let him. Tattoos are definitely a must for a rock star. {Look closely for some faux tattoos on his upcoming invites). He loves women. Don’t get me started on this one. I am going to have my hands full when he is a teenager. What rock star doesn’t love women, right? He loves loud music!!! He is always asking me to turn the music up. He loves to party! If only we could bottle up some of his energy! A definite rocker must!!

I’m currently working on his invite. I am so excited to share it with you, but you are going to have to wait. I’m mean. I know! While you wait, please check out the AMAZING and ADORABLE photos that my friend Courtney shot of Jackson. Courtney has her own photography business, which is appropriately named Courtney Jade Photography. She is also the one who took Emerson’s First Birthday photos that we used on his invitation. She is near and dear to my heart and so are these photos. Courtney does truly amazing work! You’ve got to check out Courtney’s site and make sure you visit her blog too! These invites wouldn’t be the same without the wonderful photos, Courtney!! Thank you so much!!!!

**If you have any suggestions for Rock Star Food, I’d love to hear about it. I am planning on including pop rocks, cake pops, and candy. The color scheme is black, white, teal and Jack’s favorite color PINK!! Anything that would coordinate, would be awesome!

PS- Jackson is planning on marrying Courtney!!! How cute is that? She is amazing with children, if you are ever looking to have your little ones photographed, she’s PERFECT for the job!!

So, as you may or may not know, I LOVE CUPCAKES!!! I love anything cupcake! I love the little cupcake liners, cloths with cupcakes on them, my adorable cupcake timer, cupcake dish towels, and the list goes on.

I don’t normally “re-post” items I see on the blogosphere, but these were just too pretty not to repost. I first saw this amazing post from Sweetopia, one of my favorite blogs. I immediately, read the post and made it my mission to stalk CakeJournal. She had me hooked from the word “cake.” If you love to bake, enjoy tutorials, or just want to look at some pretty pictures, go check out her site.

This picture makes me feel like I am in heaven!! Someone please pinch me!! Seeing cupcakes in any form make me so happy . If only someone could make/buy me a cake just like this for my birthday. . . I would LOVE them forever!!!!!

Enjoy all of these amazing photos. All photos are compliments of CakeJournal. Also, make sure you “like” CakeJournal on facebook too! While you are add it, you MUST “like” Sweetopia on facebook too. I promise that you won’t be disappointed!

Oh, I am still drooling over these amazing cakes!!!

Thanks for sharing Sweetopia and CakeJournal! I <3 you both!!

xoxo,

Jessica

Thank you to everyone who participated in my blog giveaway!! I’ve gained many new followers and friends alike! Thank you so much for all of your kind comments too!! So, without further ado. . . can I have a drumroll please? Pretty please?

The winner who was randomly selected is. . .

Comments #4- Jennifer T, who said, “I already like you, thanks to my good friend Courtney Jade sharing you with me. ”

(Thanks Courtney for sending so many wonderful people my way!!! I owe you!)

Yahoo!! Jennifer T, you won!!!! Whoop Whoop!!! Please contact me at printsbymodernmoments@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Didn’t win? Don’t worry, I am going to continue doing fun blog giveaways! I have something extra special coming for my ONE year BLOG Anniversary in May!

Thank you again to everyone who participated, spammed their friends and family, and who support me every day!!!

Love you all,

Jessica