Mixed Prints Life

I’m sure this will happen often on this blog, but a few firsts to document for Charlie. First time in his crib (didn’t really slip there, just checked it out!) First time daddy feeds Charlie

Everything was going splendidly as I plopped him into the snow… And then, this happened: Verdict: We spent more time getting dressed for outside than actually playing in the snow. But alas, Charlie’s first official trek into the snow wasn’t half bad…

Mommy Post My baby turns 1 in less than a week and a half. I remember this time last year, I was so (sort of) ready to meet him. I was anxious about labor, but just wanted to see if my baby was a boy or a girl and what he or she would look like. Now, just a year… View Post

Happy Birthday to Auntie Kooks!! (Auntie Jessica, Uncle Jason’s wife) And with that, our birthdays have come full circle!

For Kaeli’s Christmas present, we had a Girls’ Day Out in downtown Chicago! We ate at Grand Lux Cafe (YUM!), headed to Water Tower Place and then ended at the American Girl store. She of course had a sleepover at our house, a manicure by me, a pedicure by Jim, and pasta for dinner. Did I mention we watched the… View Post

Family Goals 1. Cut out fast food. Period. This food is unnecessary, unhealthy, and not for our family. If the place does not require a tip for its service, we don’t eat there. Period. If someone buys it for us (i.e. family function), we may partake, but the choices must still be healthy. (The occasional ice cream treat will be… View Post

January – Give birth to a beautiful baby boy, Charles Aiden, and this new blog, My Little Miracle February – Charlie celebrates his first Valentine’s Day, smiles and coos for the first time March – Charlie celebrates his first St. Patrick’s Day, our first trip to the Zoo as a family, and mommy heads back to work April – Charlie… View Post

For David and Jonathan (our nephews)’s Christmas present, we bought them Mario pajamas (see matching pic below), they spent the night and Jim took them to Dave & Buster’s. A great time was had by all and we snagged Charlie’s FIRST official pic eating chocolate chip pancakes!

Love, Jim, Samantha, and Charlie

Charlie, Oh, what a wonderful Christmas Eve you had today! You started the day with your Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Dan, Aunt Sara, and Aunt Sarah. You loved the train and even helped daddy open your gifts. We then headed to Uncle David and Aunt Mimi’s house for Christmas time with the WHOLE family on Momma’s side. Even though your teeth… View Post