Running Errands, Cooking Together, and Pool Time: a Week in the Life

Welcome to another week in the life! We had another busy week this week. We ran lots of errands, cooked together quite a bit, and Jess had some pool days.
Welcome to our channel! Experience joy, resilience, and laughter on our journey navigating life with autism, blindness, and medical complexities. Meet Jessica, a vibrant 36-year-old, blind and autistic yet embodying progress and joy. Guided by our motto 'Progress never stops,' our videos share daily life-Jessica, Val (mom), baddaddy (dad), Hannah (sister), Marlow (caregiver), and Nathan (Val's brother), and never-ending support by Nonnie and Granddad.
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[@binglesandbangels7273]

I truly admire this family . All that they do for Jess and how she has been taught

[@emilee9526]

Thanks for coming back. What a great week you all had. 😊

[@stephaniethompson5256]

Great job on the cheesecake and compote. It really looked delicious. So glad you are back and sharing your week with us.

[@juliewheeler2139]

Thanks for giving us a peek into your life Val and family!

[@shellymiller1370]

Your videos are part of my routine.

[@jaynebrenner353]

Me too! The end of my day favorite activity!

[@allysonbruce554]

Same here❤

[@rzdrms]

I (reluctantly!) just finished the bideo…I tried to stretch it as long as possible. The cheesecake looked super divine! Bravo! Jessica was smart to tell y’all she didn’t want to say something on the camera; glad she’s advocating for herself like that. The antique shop looked so neat! Okay, well, I really enjoyed the whole video. I hope they’ll be more soon! 💞

[@mcry2024]

That cheesecake looked absolutely incredible it reminded me of that Japanese really fluffy cheesecake omg wow!!!❤

[@cheriesvansson5117]

Great video! I love cheesecake! It looked delicious! :)

[@doreenkrajewski9775]

Loving all your videos! Also, love y’all’s hair. Pretty color and styles! 😄antique shop was cool too!

[@user-ob8fz4ij9s]

Loved this whole week. All the food looked so delicious. Val, that cheesecake & lasagna looked professionally made. Those two are my favorite things to eat! Made my heart happy. Jessica looked to really be enjoying her pool. Thanks for sharing your week!

[@aliciabellante6643]

Glad you’re back! Love seeing what Jess and you are up to.

[@Renita394]

I would love a bite of that cheesecake. 😂. It looked delicious. Glad to see “A Week In The Life” return. 💕

[@deedrahsimmons7545]

Yellow cake with chocolate icing is a family favorite here too! Great job on the cheesecake and blueberry compote! I love making homemade cheesecake! Great week in the life! ❤

[@janetlongislandsticher]

That cheesecake looked so yummy, congratulations mama. Good to see all of you have a wonderful time. Take care

[@nancychuba2823]

Love the video ,thank u ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosegray9933]

Thanks for sharing.God Bless your family Love from Chicago.

[@elainefaubert332]

I wish you would video more of showing serving up dinner and sitting at table, like when you lived in your old house. Just something I miss. 🥰🥰👍👍

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thank you for letting us know! We're hoping to get back to that in the near future.

[@nancyschaeffer569]

Another great video.

[@rzdrms]

I draw out these “week in the life” videos for hours to really enjoy them! First comment (well, second…I actually didn’t type my first one yet): I love meandering though Dollar Tree! I literally look at everything, even the random tools and crafts and things I’ll never ever use. Dollar Tree is SO FUN to me!

[@simonedutch1264]

Hi Val, Jess and family, thank you so much for doing these kinds of videos Val, they help me so much XXX

[@simonedutch558]

Hi Val, I’m just wondering if you could tell me how you cope when you’re tired, as I never really hear you say that you’re tired. How do you push through and find the energy to do chores, errands, meals and stay so chirpy for Jess? ❤

[@HollySue_TheBarber]

❤

[@rzdrms]

When I was single and ate meat, I’d buy the Stouffer's Family Size Frozen Lasagna with Meat & Sauce and eat on it all week. You can get the 57 oz. one at Walmart or Target (serves 7) or the 96 oz. at Sam’s (serves 12), both for under $15. With a box or two of Texas Toast, you could have a meal for 7-12 for just over $20! Not sure how much all your ingredients were, but it’s so much faster! 😅 And they’re really tasty. 🍽️

[@angiesmith1173]

Ahaha Marlow. It tastes professional 😂cheesecake fans here. Hi Val n Jess. Lunch w Nonnie looked amazing 😻hi Hannah n daredare😊

[@user-gf3cw7in4h]

I love love love me some Captain D,s

[@pamelageurkink5764]

Please share your Cheesecake Recipe and the Blueberry compote. I absolutely Love Cheesecake ❤️. It was so good to see Jessica. We need to see more Jessica!!

[@anchovy9405]

What in the world is a hickory nut? & what affect does it have on dogs?! That’s what I am heading off to google😆… Lovely video! You are all looking really well! Many sweet moments you shared here, Jessica was particularly adorable 😊… loved what you showed of the antique store! I loved the look of that sectional too!😍… great job on the cheesecake Val! Must have been deeeeeeelicious! As it brought the lovely Marlow to tears 😄very sweet❤… just curious, does Jessica still read her nursing books or is she no longer interested? I have not heard her mention it in a while.. thanks so much for another delightful video🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thank you! Jess still talks about nursing, but she doesn't ask to read the books as often.

[@lauriejorgensen2379]

This was one of my favorite videos 😍

[@debbiecampbell7993]

Antique Mall lunch looked like solid home cooking. Comfort food yummy.

[@pamgriffith1937]

Val I MUST have the cheesecake recipe!!! I wanna tear up from the flavor too🤤🤤🤤❤️

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Will post soon!

[@pamgriffith1937]

@@AutisticInterpretations yay!!! Ty❤️❤️❤️

[@barbeeq55]

Next time u make pancakes and it calls for water or milk, switch that with 7up or sprite, etc and you will be amazed as too how fluffy they get!

[@candacedonald4087]

That cheesecake looks so good!!

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

❤❤❤❤❤❤good video

[@sharlene19541]

We need your cheesecake recipe 😃

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Will post soon!

[@lindahorner6295]

Great job on the cheesecake too.

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thank you!

[@saskia964]

👏 👏 👏 on the 10/10 cheesecake 😋

[@vickytaylor9155]

Those pancakes look like what we in the uk would call Scotch pancakes. You have inspired me the last few weeks, and on Friday I made a no cook cheesecake with a ginger biscuit(cookie) base and a lemon cheesecake top.

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Yummy! That sounds great!

[@terilouder8711]

“Honey” Love it J

[@randymaddon-ge4kn]

Thanks so much for doing your week in a life videos again! They are so enjoyable! Your Cheese cake Val was absolutely amazing! Love Cheese cake it’s one of my favorite desserts! I wish I lived where you guys live we have probably 3 or 4 places to eat and there not that great! You guys have such a great variety of places to choose from! I’ll have to come to Tennessee just to eat! Loved the video and I’m so glad you’re back posting again!🩷 Nana J

[@dorotheakey2226]

I love Dollar Tree....

[@jimbossi1853]

Hello to all

[@alexthesaintbernardlover5938]

Hey guys

[@amberbedgood367]

If your Popeye does blackened naked chicken strips try them so good!!!

[@jbollaert48]

I’m happy you and Hannah were out together at dinner by yourselves( and I think I saw Nonna?)!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. I’m assuming Jessica was not there.

[@BrianAndJaimeGroff]

Val...out the ricotta mixture in a piping bag or cut a hole in plastic bag and it's easier to spread the cheese mixture

[@kasidavis8868]

Or keep smoothIng ir out and it will spread

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Great tip! Thanks so much for that suggestion!

[@gingerbatchelder9969]

The cheesecake , oh my goodness ! Are you going to share the recipe ?

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Yes, soon!

[@gingerbatchelder9969]

@@AutisticInterpretations Can’t wait !

[@lovekkmom2]

Great video!! Cheesecake looked amazing!! ♥️

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thank you!

[@candacevandeventer2456]

I’ve never seen a cheesecake with that height before! Can you put the recipe on your next video? I LOVE cheesecake! Thank you!

[@AutisticInterpretations]

We will share the recipe soon!

[@AmandaTurner-lo8ui]

Warm the cheese mixture in the microwave to soften it and makes easier to spread

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@user-gf3cw7in4h]

Yes I'm enjoying the video where can I find that food is it actually called independent stuff I would like to try it sometime

[@rhetachambers4753]

Would you share your cheese cake recipe!

[@deborahwilson4928]

Add eggs to ricotta cheese and it is easier….not so hard to spread.

[@AutisticInterpretations]

Thanks for the tip!

[@tinamarie7777]

♥️♥️♥️🥰☀️☀️☀️

[@user-gf3cw7in4h]

Oh no on the sectional

[@kasidavis8868]

The more Jess tries (like lasagna) the more she might like

[@user-gf3cw7in4h]

How about a recipe for that cheesecake lady

[@lindahorner6295]

Glad you liked Popeye's. Great job on the lasagna. I remember watching you making a couple different lasagnas in your Cooking With Nathan segments.

[@daniellamurphy9862]

Amazing video, loves the way Jess kisses you, THE CHEESECAKE, thank you for sharing your life.

[@lindahorner6295]

The Gaithers are a great musical group.

[@sharlene19541]

Where is bad daddy??