my Uncle Joe is an amazing writer. he was a professor at UCI and has written for several publications, but is probably most known and loved for his weekly column in Orange County’s Daily Pilot, called “The Bell Curve.” i’ve read a handful of these articles, and they have ranged from political matters to stories […]
happy Wednesday everyone! i hope you are all having a wonderful week so far. i have to admit, it’s been a little bit difficult for me to get back into the routine. i’m still trying to catch up on emails and Facebook messages and can’t seem to actually focus on some of the business things […]
i like it! thanks for posting it … :o)
Beautiful! I’ve seen the movie, but had forgotten that quote. LOVE it. 🙂
Oh – and by the way – you absolutely do SHINE.
@Lynda thanks for reading!
@Lorelei thanks so much, Lorelei =) you’re so sweet. we need to schedule another lunch date!
I love that quote…i might use it to remind me once in a while. I’m so judgmental about myself! Thanks honey!
i have loved my niece and nephew since before they were actually my niece and nephew =) you see, they are actually Stephen’s niece & nephew by blood, but i adopted them as my own long ago! i met them for the first time when he and i were dating over 6 years ago. i […]
new year’s resolution #1 – post blogs before 9pm. oops =) happy new year! i know i might sound weird, but i am so glad to be back to my normal routine. it was nice to sleep in and spend so much time with family, but after a week i was ready to get back […]
Such amazing times. 🙂 beautiful blog sis. I love your friecken fraken photos so much!!!
B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!! Ur amazeballs. love you and yes, ur pics ARE friecken fraken incredible! 😉
awww thanks so much you guys! love you both!
many of my Christmas memories begin with our annual celebration at my Grandpa & Joanne’s house. from the time i was a little girl, that event has marked the beginning of the holidays for me. when i was young, we used to go to their house on Christmas Eve, followed by a midnight service at […]
So beautiful love! So proud of you. You brought back so many memories in this post! I’m so glad 2010 has been so good to you and I just know that 2011 is going to be even better.
PS. my favorite is the one with the Nikki faces. Adorable!
Love you,
mattie
omg what fun!! Awesome pictures Jessica!!!!!!! I will order some soon….meanwhile Merry Christmas! xoxoxoxoxoxoo
Great Jess…great pics, oh especially the one of me looking 75 yrs old.
Love you and can’t wait to see you!
warms my heart to hear and see all that you and your family enjoy.
Blessings and xoxo
Nancy
Jessie,
How beautiful..the pictures–and you, are. And your narrative just warms my heart to know that you have such happy memories of the holiday, the family and growing up. We have so many great family traditions and memories– and I am blessed have such loving , caring people that make me so proud and make my life a joy,
Thanks to you and Steve for capturing, in word and picture, our wonderful Christmas 2010.,
Grandpa
xxx
thank you so much, everyone! i appreciate all of your beautiful comments. and, mom, you do not look 75 so shut up =) love you!
Such a sweet post Jess. Thanks for sharing your family and fun with us! 🙂 Enjoy the holidays!
@Michelle thanks so much for reading! hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
I love this, Jess! I’ll make sure he sees it! xoxo
Jess,
This is so beautiful and will mean so much to Joe. I just emailed it to him. Love you!
Aunt Sherry
thanks so much…both of you! love you guys!
very sweet story Jess! Thanks for sharing 🙂
@Kris thank you so much, Kris =)
Thank you so much for posting this. Joe Swedie was my mother’s “REAL” Uncle Joe. He lived in the same house as my mother, as she grew up. I, in turn, grew up with stories of Uncle Joe and his movies and his wonderful life. It’s wonderful to know he’s left such a lasting impression and I wish you well in your endeavor. May your organization give as many moments of peace and happiness to those suffering as he did.