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Facebook Flashbacks- Parenting Joys
Life is better than the movies. That moment when you're seized with pain, and suddenly you KNOW- the baby is coming! Jason and I had so...
Jess
Jan 25, 20212 min read
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In a Nutshell- Raising Littles
Suddenly life took on a whole new gravitas- and we were so happy about it. Love always, Jess.
Jess
Jan 18, 20211 min read
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The Big, Yellow House
Dear House, You may be only so much timber, but I love you. You've blessed me with your grace and comfort. You've sheltered me in times...
Jess
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Dreams
Remember that Facebook threads used to post the newest comments on top and read this one starting at the bottom. Love always- Jess
Jess
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Home
Love always- Jess
Jess
Jan 4, 20211 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Hurts So Good
I do love a good insult. Love always- Jess
Jess
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Student Stories
Love always, Jess
Jess
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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The Townhouse
The townhouse was one of those rare dwellings in which only happy memories were made. We bought it after only 6 months in our first...
Jess
Dec 28, 20201 min read
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Sign My Yearbook- Teaching
Sixth graders are SO MUCH FUN. "Dabest," as in most "dab," or "da BEST"? Either way. You can give 6th graders the most atrocious...
Jess
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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Just Married
Once again, I found myself packing up my bedroom and saying goodbye to some of my familiar, treasured belongings. This time, though, the...
Jess
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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Is He THE ONE? Thoughts about Soulmates and Destiny.
I refer to Jason as my soulmate without hesitation, but when it comes to fully embracing the idea of "destiny" leading me to "The One," I...
Jess
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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The Guitar Man- 2/2
Jason still wasn't asking me out. Maybe I needed to accept that we would always just be great, platonic friends. I tried to resign...
Jess
Dec 7, 20203 min read
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The Guitar Man- 1/2
There was this new guy in my ward named Jason Kempton. I first talked to him at a party, and we had a lot of fun goofing around. We...
Jess
Dec 4, 20207 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Prom Night '82
This event was such a visual feast, it deserves a post of its own. Nicky and I took pictures with all our guy friends. Love always- Jess
Jess
Dec 2, 20201 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Singles Ward
Nicky and I attended a church congregation that was strictly for single young adults. Although barely qualifying as grown-ups, we all...
Jess
Nov 30, 20201 min read
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Leaving 172
When it came right down to it, I realized I was going to miss the old house. I had lived there since I was three. My very first memory...
Jess
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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The Haunted House
Here's a story that I almost never tell honestly. The reason I usually edit this story is because it is too freaking scary for my typical...
Jess
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Jess
Nov 18, 20200 min read
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Facebook Flashbacks- Spring Break
Nicky and I were desperate to get away. Fortunately, I had this really cool brother who was willing to put us up for a few nights. We...
Jess
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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