On November 27th, our family will mark a very special milestone—our sweet grandbaby Judson turns one year old . For those who don’t know, Judson is the “J” in Jelcks Trendy Boutique , and his name carries a piece of our heart in everything we do. Though Judson is back home in Alabama and we are here in Wisconsin, distance doesn’t dim the love. Every photo, every update reminds me of what a handsome little man  he’s becoming—truly the spitting image of his daddy. His smile lig

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp here in Wisconsin, November wraps us in a kind of stillness—a pause between the hustle of fall launches and the sparkle of holiday prep. It’s a month that invites reflection. A time to slow down, look around, and say, “Thank you.” For me, Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday. It’s a mindset. It’s the quiet strength behind every package I wrap, every product I name after someone I love, every late night spent making sure the boutique ref

Today isn’t just your birthday—it’s a celebration of the man who’s stood beside me through every chapter, every challenge, and every transformation. You’ve seen me at my strongest and my most uncertain. You’ve held me through the bruises life gave me, and reminded me that even in the ugly moments, I was still worthy of love. You didn’t just marry me—you chose me. Again and again. In the chaos of building a business, in the quiet of self-doubt, in the joy of family milestones

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