Mixed Prints Life

In the past few months, I have become quite the Couponista. In so doing, I signed myself up for SEVERAL birthday freebies and spent the day collecting them with my two favorite guys! First, we made a stop at Red Robin for my free gourmet (chicken) burger! It was AMAZING and Charlie tasted some french fries. He also loved his… View Post

I take my sniffling child to Jewel for some essentials (including the last of the Peanut Butter Pumpkins). While there, I decide to snag him a Jack-o-lantern balloon for $1. I attach it to the cart and he begins to bounce it back and forth.Enter checkout. Cashier reaches over and gently takes a piece of the ribbon to ring it… View Post

I often miss the days of maintaining a blog for my own life. At this season of my life, however, I just cannot keep up with work, home life, and multiple blogs – so I will continue to keep up with Charlie’s life, but you’ll occasionally see a “Mommy Post” in which I step outside of my everyday life with… View Post

After Charlie’s appointment today, I went over to watch my nephew, Jonathan, while my SIL, Marisa, had an appointment of her own. I asked him if he wanted to snag lunch somewhere – McDonald’s? Portillo’s? Panda Express? Can you guess where he chose?! Charlie’s First Trip to Chuck E. Cheese! One individual pizza, 40 tokens, 180 tickets, 1 blast-off nerf… View Post

Happy 24th Birthday! We love you – you inspire us – you make us smile! Love you!

The time has come again for a Wellness check-up with Charlie’s doctors (Nine Months!) Everything proved to go really well again. As for the major stats, they are as follows: 75% for head circumference – not sure of the exact measurement22.7 lbs – 75% for weight (3.3 pounds in 3 months)29.5 inches – close to 90% for height (almost 2… View Post

Charlie, I have been dreading this day since the day you were born. The day when you would officially cross over into having spent more time in this world than you did inside of me. It seems like only yesterday that I carried you and felt you kick and squirm. Now, you hardly need me to transport you anywhere. You… View Post

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is today, October 15th. In honor of this day, please light a candle at 7 p.m. for yourself or for others who may have experienced loss in this way. My name is Samantha. In January 2006, we lost baby #1 to a miscarriage at around 9 weeks. In January 2008, we lost baby #2… View Post

Charlie welcomed his newest best FRIEND today! After a long hard labor, his mama pushed him out in three short pushes! Arriving at 9:04 p.m., Keagan James truly made his entrance into the world – just check out Alicia’s Facebook page! He was 8 lbs., 15 oz. and 21.25 inches long! He’s just a blessing and miracle. Congratulations to Mommy… View Post

Charlie welcomed his newest cousin into the world today! Ethan Joshua – brother to Kaeli, David, and Jonathan, son to David and Marisa! 8 lbs, 7 oz., 21 inches long – born at 12:21 p.m. Love him already! Can’t wait for the boys to finally meet!

Charlie took his first hay ride and snagged his first pumpkin of the season at the Countryside Fall Fest! The day was chilly, but we enjoyed our first apple cider of Fall! I love it all!