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Paying it Forward

21 March 20147 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

We are so grateful for the many people and groups who helped and supported us throughout Noah's life. We thought it would be fantastic to let people know how they can help these groups continue helping other kids and their families. Rather than having any donations made to our family we would LOVE to have … Continue reading Paying it Forward

4 Months Old

29 November 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Noah turned 4 months old this week!He weighs about 5lbs 4oz now, about the size of an average 34-35 week baby. If he were born today at 34 weeks he would be around 50th percentile. Ca-razy.He is reaching and grabbing! He likes to look at everything but fewer things motivate him to reach out. His hands are doing … Continue reading 4 Months Old

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?

Belated Halloween

6 November 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I can't believe I forgot to post this picture!Proud big sister :)For Halloween Aurelia was Word Girl (a PBS super hero) and Noah wore a cute little preemie pumpkin outfit from his birth grandma 🙂 For Aurelia's costume I made a no-sew cape from yellow felt (using this tutorial) and hand-sewed the Word Girl star onto … Continue reading Belated Halloween

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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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