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Baby Makin(g) Machine
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On the air I'm a news anchor delivering the latest and greatest to Central Texans. Off the air I'm a new mommy and wannabe domestic diva. In both worlds I'm trying to find out if I can have my cake and eat it too. I can't sing but I like to think I can. Also a wannabe MILF.
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Sister Wives, do ya dig it?: Real Talk Tuesday

I told myself I wasnt going to watch Sister Wives this season. Its actually pretty boring for a polygamist show. Its got nothing on Big Love.Yet alas, I couldnt turn away when I saw it on my DVR.Phot...

1 day ago

DIY Kite Hair Bow Organizer: What Im Makin Monday

Finally got the craft bug again. Moving took it all out of me, but a huge blank wall in Lil Js room was driving me nuts and I had to do something about it.Something else I needed help with? My bow ad...

1 day ago

Kiddo fashion for TWO + Diapers.com giveaway

In case you dont follow me on Facebook and you missed it. I had a kinda-sorta mini announcement this week. Yea. Kinda crazy huh? Not really. Who can resist another one of these?...OshKosh Smocked Cot...

22 may 12

Coke: My choice drug

Just so you know, Im not a druggie. But recently a friend and I were contemplating how we can find time to do it all... Work, be a mom, take care of our husbands and our home. She (jokingly) said she...

20 may 12

Atlanta bound

From one thing to the next I tell ya.Im originally from Atlanta and oh how I love it. I always wanted to go back there and work someday. My family still lives there as does my best friend. So im...

13 may 12

Day 7: Have a Heart to Heart-- Persuading him to want a baby in 30 days or less

There was a day between Day 6 and Day 7 (technically this would be Day 8) where I was frustrated, grumpy and hormonal. I didnt bring up the baby topic though it was on my mind, and his. I decided it ...

10 may 12

Day 6: Write a note-- Persuading him to want a baby in 30 days or less

I spent the last couple of days hanging out with the hubs and Lil J, while also cashing in on a pampering day I have been saving since my birthday. I need to update what happened Day 6 and 7.Ive been...

09 may 12

Day 5: Clean the house and pout- Persuading my husband to have a baby in 30 days or less

I have heard women say its a turn on when their husband cleans the house, and I think theyre on to something. Except Im the one who rarely contributes to the household chores. Or I USED to be that wa...

06 may 12

Day 4: Get Reinforcements- Persuading him to have a baby in 30 days or less

Day 4: Ive decided to address some of his concerns head on. Were not going to resolve our differences in opinion without digging in and getting to the root of the issues. One of them I was going to a...

06 may 12

Day 3: Send a text-- Persuading him to have a baby in 30 days or less

What am I doing? Why am I sitting here watching 16 and Pregnant, wondering how teenagers could be so clueless about having babies? I have an awesome husband who is trying to be "responsible" ...

04 may 12

Day 2: Pray-- Persuading him to have a baby in 30 days or less

Day 2: Over the years people have told me it was so easy for them to decide when to have children cause one of them would pray about it, and the other would follow suit. I wish it was that simple.Her...

03 may 12

Persuading him to have a baby- Day 1: Be Direct

Day 1: Be Direct. That was my plan. He needs to know what I want and where Im coming from. I figured before I go all crazy into different techniques, I might as well give him a shot at coming to this...

02 may 12

Persuading my husband to have a baby in 30 days or less

One of the most searched terms used that brings people to my site is "How to convince your husband to have a baby."Unfortunately it only brings people to my tongue and cheek post that is hard...

30 apr 12

How one familys loss is changing my perspective

Let me start of by saying THANK YOU! To all of your sweet compliments about my first engagement shoot. I was not expecting that kind of response and it truly made my week! The beautiful couple loved ...

26 apr 12

Baby Makin... Photos?

That doesnt quite sound right now does it? Especially when it comes to taking engagement photos. Im still working on some kind of name for my new endevor but since its just a hobby right now, Im not ...

24 apr 12

Why moving is heartbreaking

Tonight is our last night in this place weve called home for the last three years. Its the longest weve lived in a single place our entire married life. Ive been so overwhelmed with the packing that ...

18 apr 12

How do you stop a pacifier addiction?

This is definitely one of those situations I said Id never be in. You know, those things you say youll never do before youve actually become a parent?My daughter never liked pacifiers as an infant. O...

17 apr 12

A letter to my pre-mother self

Im still undecided on my theory of time travel, but just in case, Im writing a series of letters to my younger self, to help her through some important crossroads. Heres the first. Dear Jennifer:I kn...

13 apr 12

Birth control for men: He says/ She says

She says: "Hey honey, today I read an article about birth control for men and it was really cool."He says: "Oh yea?"She says: "Yea, would you do it?"He says: "What is it?&...

11 apr 12

Homemade Easter Eggs with a Crazy Toddler: What Im Makin Monday

Im going to start off with a bit of good old fashioned TMI, for old times sake. Afterall, this is the stuff I started this blog to write about...Well, I was taking this birth control you see, and it ...

09 apr 12

Happy Easter 2012!

Im so happy to hug my family a little tighter this Easter Sunday. And thankful for His sacrifice.Happy Easter! From Lil J and her Mama (and Daddy too although not pictured)!

08 apr 12

Need home decorating advice

In all of the places weve lived and move over 7 years together, Ive never been very good at decorating. Go figure. Currently, I have a total of four deorations hanging in my living room, making it lo...

05 apr 12

Being a church leader: He says/ She Says

Flashback to Lil Js blessing day.She says: "I went to a friends house for lunch and she was just called to be Relief Society president." He says: "Wow, thats cool."She says: "Yea,...

04 apr 12

What did I make this week? Plus an Announcement!

What did I craft or cook up this week? Nothing. Absolutely NADA. Unless you count turkey sandwiches, but I didnt take photos so Im not sure that counts. Its ok though. Its been one of those weeks. Im...

02 apr 12

Prissy girl goes messy

My girl is ALL GIRL. She doesnt like getting dirty, she loves twirling in dresses, and she gets upset if she gets dirt, sand, or food stuck on her hands. She walks up to me and asks me to brush it of...

30 mar 12

Love babies too? Help save some.

Ill never forget the night I had my daughter and those special moments we had our first few days together. In my birth plan--or a I called it my "birth wishes"--, there were a few things I kn...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

I sold my car to buy an iPad

Its true.I know, it sounds crazy. But let me explain...June 2004 I moved to Utah to go to the school of my dreams. Without family. With hardly any money, and car-less."You dont need a car in coll...

29 mar 12

Ruffle Mini Skirt: What Im Makin Monday

I made Lil J the easiest little ruffle skirt right before St. Patricks Day. Sadly, I didnt take photos during the process, so this post isnt a tutorial, but I hope to make one this week. I didnt foll...

26 mar 12 1 person likes this

Baby #2?: He says/ She says

All of a sudden Im baby crazy. Theres no question, Im ready for another.I havent been able to hide my excitement. Ive been telling my friends, my mom, sister-in-law, and now my mom-in-law. Hi mom! .....

21 mar 12

How to fold scrap fabric into equal sizes and make mini fabric bolts

I went fabric shopping Saturday and was so excited to get home and... No, not sew, put my fabric on the shelf. Its a little sad, I know. Ive started to hoard the stuff. Just when I think I have enoug...

19 mar 12

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