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Purple Potato Something

12 September 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I think this is cute so I wanted to post a picture 🙂 This is the little potted tree/shrub/bush thing we have on our front porch. It was blooming when we bought it in spring and it hasn't stopped. Its called a purple...potato something. Potato bush? Maybe a blue potato tree? It's a potato something … Continue reading Purple Potato Something

Rose of Sharon!

9 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've mentioned in earlier posts that I really tried to grow things in our yard this year and seemed to fail miserably. This was extra frustrating on top of the miscarriages because it seemed everything around me was dying. Today I am SUPER excited to post a picture of my first beautifully measurable success 🙂 … Continue reading Rose of Sharon!

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

Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

19 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Aurelia is LOVING all the summer construction going on and lucky for her, its now in front of our house. For the last few days she's been spending a good amount of time at the window pointing and saying "tractor! tractor!" I don't know what they're all called so we taught her they're all "tractors." … Continue reading Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

Second Miscarriage

29 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Like I've said before, I've received a lot of thank yous from friends, telling me they appreciate my willingness to discuss my experiences with infertility and our miscarriage. Because of this I've decided to write a little about this second miscarriage, what was different, and what might help others who find themselves in the same … Continue reading Second Miscarriage

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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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