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Friday
Mar212014

The tiniest bit of very big news

First, the hugs. 

No, first the looks of shock and delight. Then the hugs.

Soon enough, there wil be many questions to answer, details to plan. And stuff. Ohhh, the stuff.

For now, there is this. All of this tiny, amazing, huge news. 

 

 

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Reader Comments (37)

I am so incredibly thrilled for you. Congratulations to EACH of you. Awesomeness abounds and I'm so happy for you. xo

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterTanis Miller

CRYING. So, so happy for you guys!!!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterChristine Koh

WOO HOO! Congratulations!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAmy M

We had brunch long ago and this is what and who you wanted for your life!

Big happy tears falling in the suburbs for you, mama.

xoxo

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAmy Nathan

Egads! So thrilled for you, Jessica! And wow, that song was utterly perfect.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterilinap

Weeping in Maryland. It has been such a joy and privilege watching your dreams coming true from here. l love you.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLaurie

Mazel tov!!!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAlma

Congratulations that's fantastic news. I'm so happy for you and your growing family.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJackie

I love the video! I just felt the love come off it and am so very, very happy for you and the family!!! Sending you tons and tons of hugs and love from NYC! 👪 + ❓= ☝️

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMigdalia - @MsLatina

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
(am furious at you for making me sob, but OMG LOOOOOVE the reveal!!!!!)

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDresden

I am so very happy for you. Congratulations!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterHeather Solos

So. friggin. happy. FOUR. you. xo

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered Commenter@BarbaraJones

Holy doodle! That kicks butt in so many ways.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterElan Morgan

That gave me chills! Congrats, Mama!!!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMary Hayes

Woohoooooo!! Congratulations!! Yayyyyy!!

Yay! Congratulations!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterSarah Lemire

Oh HELL yes. Congratulations to your beautiful family. :)

K.

Me: The ninja harem welcomes our newest compadre.

BusyDad: SHE STRAYED FROM THE HAREM.

*the difference between men and women*

We are so happy for you!!!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMr Lady

Math! Congratulations xo

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMarinka

Oh well now I'm a hot mess smiling and crying at the same time. This is the most amazing, lovely, fun video announcing the most amazing, lovely, fun news! Congratulations to you and your wonderful family of 3 plus 1! Dreams do come true!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDiana Dull Akers

Wow! Congratulations to all three of you.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterKaren Karen

So thrilled for you! Does the Not Boyfriend get a new title out of this deal? This was exactly what I was hoping the news would be.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJeri Nowlin Shaffer

Congratulations to you all! I am crying that was so beautiful!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDeAnn Malone

Big happy tears falling in Melbourne. What beautiful, exciting, well deserved happiness you will all share. So bloody pleased!! Much love Donna

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDonna Robinson

Yes! Yes! Yes! I'm in the hair salon reading this on my phone. And bawling. Yes!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLena

whoa man these tears are falling!! So thrilled for you. This was lovely.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJessica Shyba

I seriously cannot stop crying. Nothing is more beautiful to me, Jess, than a beautiful woman who has grieved, grown, and overcome. And now has a most blessed and deserved happy ending. You're ruining my Mac Turquoise eyeliner, dude.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterRedsy

CONGRATULATIONS

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterjodifur

I am crying. So so so so so so very happy for you. And the video was just awesome.

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLindsay

Cutest announcement ever!! And to think you were traipsing all around Washington DC with your secret. You are amazing!!! Congrats to all. xxoo

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterCaryn/The Mid Life Guru

...
Speechless at your gorgeous video (not to mention THIS NEWS). It's a whole new world! Sending huge love to you all.

And the song??? So freaking perfect for it all. Dewy eyes in VA for you all!!! Sending lots of love!

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAmie

So, so happy for you all! Love this video :)

March 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDory

SO wonderful! You looked great in D.C.!

March 22, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterEllen S.

so happy for all 3 of you, and what a lucky lil 4th!

March 24, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterpaula

Fabulous video...and congrats!

March 29, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLynetta

Finally catching up here... Woo eee!! So excited for all of you!

March 29, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterRachel

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