Auntie Jess

I had to blog about "Auntie" Jess because she has been such an amazing part of our lives. Jessica and I met right after my mission when I went back to BYU. We were both living in Provo and teaching at the same elementary school as interns so we carpooled 2 hours each day together. I cannot even say how much that helped me make it through that first year of teaching. The next year we both decided to move to DC together and ended up teaching at the same school (I actually went with her to her interview and ended up interviewing myself). We taught together for the next 3 years until Ethan was born and then she stayed in DC another year after that. Two years ago she moved back to Provo and is teaching in a new school in Draper. She was the 2nd person to see Ethan after he was born- even before any of our parents and has always been his "godmother". I can't tell you how many times she has babysat, cleaned up poop or throw-up or been thrown up on by them (sorry about that!!!). Ethan and Isaac will never appreciate all she's done for them or for me, they love her just for playing with them... and for her dog too.
I have to admit she gets on the floor and rough houses and tickles more than I do (and I'm around them 24/7).
She has great toys too.
This is her dog, Socks, who Ethan loves to chase around and torment (again, sorry) and Isaac is still deciding if he likes her since she licks his face.

We love you Aunt Jess and can't wait to be back in Utah year-round so we can see you more often!