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The final chapter of Two Babies

20 August 201812 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Two Babies cases are wrapping up. We will be adopting baby boy next month. πŸ™‚ And baby girl will be going to another adoptive home. We found out at the beginning of June that baby girl wouldn't be able to go home. I had decided early on in her case that if for some reason … Continue reading The final chapter of Two Babies

Cousin Time

4 April 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

A few weeks ago my cousin and her two cuties stopped by for a visit on their way through town πŸ™‚ I haven't seen these two in years and right now they live a few states away so it was fantastic to have all three of them over πŸ™‚ Aurelia LOVED having kids to play … Continue reading Cousin Time

Christmas Flowers

31 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

For Christmas one of my grandparents sent Aurelia a basket with bulbs to watch grow. It was awesome! When we got the basket there were just a few little white tips sticking out of the dirt. About a week later they started poking up little green bits and next came the pretty flowers. The instructions … Continue reading Christmas Flowers

Random Updates

29 November 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've been a bit slow on the blog the last few weeks because there hasn't really been much to write about. There is always something going on with adoption but not all of it is something we want to be public knowledge right away.Β Whenever someone does pick us we won't be talking about it until … Continue reading Random Updates

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. πŸ™‚ 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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