If you were to ask my husband what he remembers most about meeting me for the first time, he would tell you that I was covered head-to-toe in dance makeup, with my hair slicked back in the tightest bun imaginable.

I would tell you, that I hugged the skinniest little twig in the world that night, and that I was incredibly impressed with his 3rd place medal he had won in the social dance class. 

I'm Jess!

Hey Friend,

No one should ever clean or do chores without dancing or singing to music. In fact, I think most daily activities would benefit from dancing and singing. 

Jordan and I love our marriage therapy class. Every session we learn more about each other, & how it's possible to be in a relationship full of love, forgiveness & grace. 

We are blessed to live in this country. Here, we have the blessing of marrying where we choose - and most importantly - to whom we choose. I try to remember to thank the Lord every day for this privilege.

Nothing beats homemade food. And when you finally discover the family owned restaurant in town that tastes like your mom's... you rearrange your budget to eat there once a week. (It's supporting the local business economy. Only logical choice.)

Get outside and really enjoy the sunshine. The sun can transform any mood. And if its raining, I give you permission to jump in the puddles.

If I could go back in time, I would encourage myself to learn to laugh at myself more often. Learning this skill changed my life.