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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. 🙂 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

Life isn’t fair

2 April 20147 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Life isn't fair. I know life isn't fair, and I don't expect it to be. Lately though I've been wanting to cry and angrily yell at the universe that one thing in life is completely, unacceptably unfair. Kids should not be so acquainted with loss, with grief and with a loved one gone too soon. It's. … Continue reading Life isn’t fair

Is She Yours?

18 November 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

"Is she yours?"I think this is the question we've gotten more than any other since adopting Noah. We aren't shy about his being adopted and when people hear we have a 3 year old daughter that always seems to be their first question, "Is she yours?". The first time I heard it it kind of … Continue reading Is She Yours?

A Mommy Morning and Family Day

13 March 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Last Saturday was a FABulous day 🙂 In the morning my friend Ally (also Ally, Ally :)) invited me to go with her for Ikea's Bring Your Own Friend event. Basically shopping, free breakfast and lunch, and fun giveaways.  Fabulous things about our Ikea outing:1. It was nice to spend time just Ally and I, no kids … Continue reading A Mommy Morning and Family Day

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!

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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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