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Roll Tide!

23 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Daniel really doesn't like Alabama head coach Nick Saban. So when we found out Alabama and Notre Dame would be playing in the BCS Championship game I knew who Daniel would be cheering hard for. Alabama's slogan is "Roll Tide", so on the day of the game I just couldn't help myself and this is … Continue reading Roll Tide!

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.ย  I left school for a semester, and through February and March I just tried to survive the heartbreak.At the end of March our littleย Toby joined our family.On April 10th, just ahead of Infertility … Continue reading Goodbye 2012

Adoption Update 9/26

27 September 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

We had our joint interview today! ๐Ÿ™‚ Kim (our caseworker) interviewed the two of us together about our relationship and marriage. It was fun ๐Ÿ™‚ We were asked about how we met, our dating/courtship, our marriage, how we show affection to each other, how we handle conflict, what causes conflict in our marriage, how we … Continue reading Adoption Update 9/26

My Sweet Hubby

31 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday I got a surprise flower delivery :)Daniel had flowers delivered for no particular reason while he was at work.He thought I would like the flowers but LOVE the pitcher vase and he was so right. I think the pitcher is ADORABLE and I'm excited to use it again :)Daniel also took care of a … Continue reading My Sweet Hubby

California Trip: Part 2, Sacramento

19 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

On Sunday of our trip we left San Diego and drove up to grandma and grandpa's house in the Sacramento area. I love going there to visit. It's always a relaxed time. ๐Ÿ™‚ Aurelia loved getting lots of grandma and grandpa time and Daniel was excited to have some of grandma's cinnamon jumble cookies (they're … Continue reading California Trip: Part 2, Sacramento

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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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