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MEXICO! : Pt. 1

11 February 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Once upon a time we went to Mexico 🙂 Daniel won a competition at work for a free trip to Mexico! Nine work people went and got to bring a guest. We spent 5 days in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and LOVED it!Day 1 - MondayWe spent most of Monday traveling. We flew to Cancun, … Continue reading MEXICO! : Pt. 1

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. 🙂 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

California Trip: Part 1, San Diego

18 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Friends, Family and Fenway

5 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Last weekend was a busy one. Daniel came home from his business trip to Boston, some friends came to visit, and we had a big family dinner at my grandparents' house.First, Daniel's business trip. I don't even think it should be called a business trip. Yeah, there was a big conference type thing and he … Continue reading Friends, Family and Fenway

Water is Fun

25 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. - Fred (Mr.) RogersToday was a good day 🙂 I'm still having a good amount of cramping from this second miscarriage which is no good, but Daniel … Continue reading Water is Fun

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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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