It's been a while. Do I start most of my blogs that way? I have de-ja vu. Life has been crazy! I started a part time job (working for a great company) and I'...

Birthdays, holidays, "first day of...", celebrations, anniversaries... Some days I am stuck between celebration and grief, and that's a tough place to find m...

1. Don't 2. Even 3. Bother 4. With 5. Kids I KID, I KID! I just couldn't pass up that joke... because is it really all that much of a joke? Kids do tend to m...

Brief Introduction I'm Jess. I'm married to Mervyn and we have four children. Three are biological and one is in process of being adopted internationally. I w...

Today, ten years ago, I vowed forever to my husband. I promised to love and honor him in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer....

Annalyn had another fun opportunity to model a dress for Cupcake Couture Dress! She loved being in this dress even though it was a freezing 65* out... HEY! F...

In February, I received an invitation to a very formal event at the SAM with the dreaded words... "Black Tie Optional." Perhaps this wording doesn't bring yo...

Some of you saw from my Instagram post a few days ago, Annalyn was picked to rep for a dance wear company! She's STOKED! The girl has grown up in front of my...