Birthday Boy

Jess was the first born child to Barbara and Parry Warren. He was delivered 1 month late, weighing in at 10 lbs. Check out all of his blonde tendrils.



Jess and his proud Pop, Parry.

This picture didn't scan well, but rest assured that this was Jess' true hair color when he was a child.


Jess' first day of kindergarten with his teacher, Ms. Pond, at Harley Harmon Elementary School.


When Jess was little he wanted to move to Utah, because that is where all of the blondes lived. He always felt out of place in school being a toe-head.


Jess and Mandy, Prom 1997


Jess and Mandy, Eldorado High School graduation day


Jess rescued souls and stray kittens on his mission in Mexico.



Jess in Mexico making gorditas.



Jess's mom surprised him by meeting him at LAX on his way home from his mission.


Jess and Mandy, April 29th, 2000.


Jess, Simon, and Brahm

Warren Familia 2009

Jess and Mandy

This is Jess' 31st Birthday, so I thought it would be fun to post 31 random tidbits about him in no particular order.

1. Jess loves to eat anything with pumpkin in it. Add cheesecake to the mix, and he's in heaven.

2. He had a dream about his future wife when he was a child (you'll have to ask him about the details).

3. He is color blind.

4. He served his mission in Torreon, Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish.

5. Jess loves to listen to classic rock (Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd), AM Radio, and the Billy Ocean station on Pandora.

6. Saturdays are football days for Jess. It is hilarious to see him simultaneously watching a game on TV, another game on his laptop, and listening to a game on his walkman.

7. He makes the fluffiest, tastiest pancakes for breakfast on Sunday mornings.

8. Jess was sealed to his family in the St. George temple when he was four years old.

9. He was born and raised in Las Vegas.

10. He is very well rounded. He was a straight A student in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Government, and English.

11. He can do the best impersonations-- Nacho, Kip, Napoleon, IZ, Dick Norris, Neil Diamond, etc.

12. His major was initially Chemical Engineering his freshman year in college. He later changed it to Political Science.

13. Jess refuses to eat raw cookie dough, but loves to dine on raw fish (sushi).

14. He played baseball and soccer in high school.

15. Jess is the "baby whisperer." He's got the magic touch for putting babies to sleep.

16. He reminisces about his mission on a daily basis.

17. He was never fond of his "very blonde" hair as a child. So much so, that for Halloween he loved to dress up as Dracula and have his hair sprayed black.

18. Thanksgivings are all about tradition. There can be no straying from it for Jess. One year I mentioned Chinese food in place of the traditional turkey. That didn't go over too well.

19. I began dating Jess when I was 17 years old. In the 14 years that I have known him, I have never heard him swear.

20. Jess makes the best authentic Mexican tacos: corn tortillas, steak, salsa verde, avocado, salt, and lime. And while we are on the topic of food, he makes a mean crepe.

21. Jess can impersonate Siegfried and Roy in Spanish. You have to hear it to believe it.

22. He has one sibling, Laci, who lives with her husband and 2 children in Las Vegas.

23. His dad died due to a blood clot while Jess was on his mission.

24. Jess is one of the most even-keeled people I have ever met.

25. He prefers a home cooked meal rather than eating out.

26. When Jess comes home from work each night, the kids go ballistic. Brahm squeals with joy and follows him upstairs to help him change. He loves pulling off Jess' socks and putting them in the laundry basket.

27. Jess taught himself how to play "Greensleeves" on the piano at a young age. And, I think he can play a Pearl Jam (or was it Nirvana?) song on the guitar.

28. His favorite movie is The Natural.

29. When growing up, Jess' mom made him clam spaghetti for his birthday every year. I am going to try and attempt this for his special birthday dinner, but with a twist-- artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream.

30. Jess wants 12 children. I told him we need to compromise--maybe 6.

31. Just like any father, Jess finds the most happiness and joy spending any and all time with his family.