Our Lives Together: About Jessica

Family relationships are very important to me. I was blessed with an amazing family. Growing up, we spent part of my childhood in Las Vegas and then moved to Montana when I was in high school. I have a younger brother and sister, who I am very close with. My parents have been married for over 25 years and are not only great parents but amazing friends as well. They are all very excited that we are starting our family through adoption and are looking forward to the new addition to our family.

I’m a very caring, fun loving person. I love to serve others and help in any way that I can. Every week, I serve in our church in the children’s program. Each Sunday I get to spend time with the children, teaching and interacting with them. It’s one of the highlights of my week. I also enjoy being creative and learning new things. I often bake and try new recipes. I love to scrapbook, make greeting cards, sew and cross stitch. Growing up I was always encouraged to be creative and I was given many opportunities to do so. I hope someday to give my children those same opportunities.

Duck cupcakes!

A pillow that I made for my niece Korra

A mother's day card that I made for my grandma

A greeting card that I made for my mom. I love the cute owls!

I love to travel! Austin and I have done some traveling together and love visiting different places. Last year we went to Disneyland for a week and had a blast! We also had the opportunity to visit Louisiana when Austin had some work related training. We have also visited Alaska a couple of times this past year. We look forward to traveling with our future children. Growing up, I went on several road trips with my family and I look forward to having that opportunity with my own family.

Us with Tigger at Disneyland! We had such a good time! We were like a couple of kids!

In front of the Tabasco factory in Louisiana. It was fun! Had some jalapeno ice cream!

In front of Universal Studios Hollywood

I also enjoy doing activities with Austin. He is my best friend and I love to spend as much time with him as I can. Living in Montana, we have lots of opportunities to spend time outdoors together. In the summer we like to hike, fish, and go camping. There is always something to do outdoors and that’s one of the reasons I love living in Montana. It will be a great place to raise our family.

My biggest goal in life is to become a mother. I have always known that I was meant to raise a family. I feel truly blessed to be given the opportunity to start a family through adoption. It will bless not only my life but the life of my husband and our families. I look forward to giving a child everything that this life has to offer and all the love that I have. Being able to interact and spend time with my nephews and niece has given me a glimpse into what my life will be like once we adopt. And I look forward to that day.