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Goodbye 2012

31 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Man, what a year...We started off the year pregnant, but then on January 9th our world fell apart with our first miscarriage.  I left school for a semester, and through February and March I just tried to survive the heartbreak.At the end of March our little Toby joined our family.On April 10th, just ahead of Infertility … Continue reading Goodbye 2012

Christmas Lights at Temple Square

24 December 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

On Friday we headed to Salt Lake City to see the lights at Temple Square! Seeing all the Christmas lights is one of our favorite Christmas/birthday time things to do 🙂 We missed the lights last year so I was extra excited to go this time 🙂

Adoption Blogging

18 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Blogging about adoption is kind of tricky.We've now been considered or contacted by SIX expectant mothers. SIX. That's a lot. Three through our agency, three from other connections.So why on earth have I been doing so few REAL adoption posts. I've done several posts about adoption but not really any about our experiences past approval.Like … Continue reading Adoption Blogging

Yay Birthday!

16 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

It's my birthday today! :)That's all :)- Jessica

Would You Pick Your Family?

11 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

I've found that trying to adopt requires a a whole lot of self confidence.For a lot of people when they want to have kids they just do. They stop preventing a baby and BAM!, there is their child. Even when they aren't trying, some people are just that kind of lucky and children come into … Continue reading Would You Pick Your Family?

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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