Just thought we should mention that we recently welcomed a new member of the family.
On Friday the 14th at 5:57pm, Clara Kenley Petersik was born with a paint brush in her hand weighing in at 7 lbs 10 oz and measuring 20.5 inches long. We’re insanely in love with her. And she and Burger are already best buddies. Seriously, he thinks it’s his job to stand guard next to her at all times.
Clara was named after John’s grandmother on his dad’s side. And her middle name, Kenley, is an homage to my dad (Ken) with John’s mom’s maiden name worked in there (Kelley) along with a reference to my great aunt on my mom’s side named Lee. Gotta love rooms and names that multitask.
We’re all home from the hospital and happily settling back into life here at Casa Petersik (there’s nothing like a four day hospital stint to make you miss your house like crazy). Yes, we actually had an extended stay due to a pretty terrifying scare during Clara’s birth (an unexpected placental abruption paired with an umbilical cord prolapse had a slew of wonderful doctors and nurses performing an emergency c-section in under three minutes to ensure that Clara was a-ok). But although her delivery was anything but restful, we’re both over the moon that she’s 100% healthy and 1000% adorable (not that we’re biased or anything).
And now that we’re all back home, Clara really seems to be enjoying her new surroundings. In short: we feel like two of the luckiest people in the world. And we’re so thankful to be able to share this amazing time in our lives with such wonderful readers. Thank you all for the well wishes that you’ve passed along throughout our big journey to parenthood. We can’t wait to detail all the ways that our house grows and changes to accommodate a little person and we promise to share all the organization, storage, and simple living tips that we pick up along the way (while tackling even more DIY adventures and cheap-o room makeovers of course).
But now back to our regularly scheduled blogging. We have an awesome house tour to share, so stay tuned…
Psst- We’ll also be announcing the random winner of the big baby pool (and a $100 West Elm gift card) tomorrow, so stick around.
Candae says
She is soooo beautiful! Congrats and God Bless your sweet family!
Jen says
Sneaky, sneaky! Congratulations! I’m so happy for the three of you (ok, four, yay for burger too!), and Clara Kenley is a gorgeous name. Very elegant.
Mrs BTB says
What a cutie!
And I thought we were gonna be able to figure out when y’all were at the hospital by the lack of comment responses. In on a Friday, back home before Tuesday. It was perfectly sneaky timing!
kristiina says
Killer name—love it! She’s beautiful :) Congrats and so glad everything worked out after a scary situation—isn’t modern medicine wonderful!?
Take care :)
Laura@JourneyChic says
Oh my goodness – she’s so precious! Glad to know that you’re all doing well. Congratulations!!
Yolanda says
Welcome to the world baby Clara!
And Sherry, may your recovery from the surgery be smooth and fast. And may you be gentle and forgiving of yourself if it takes a little longer than you expect.
Liz says
Congrats you two (and Burger)! She’s adorable! Can’t wait to follow the journey.
JaimeM says
A beautiful baby and an equally beautiful name! SO thankful everything turned out well and mama and baby are BOTH safe! I relate to an emergency c-section…not so fun.
I hope your recovery goes well and that you both just enjoy that little girl. Soak up every little moment. :)
Debby says
YAY!!!! Welcome, sweet little Clara. She really is so beautiful! Congratulations and welcome to the amazingly wonderful adventure of parenthood! It’s the hardest, craziest, most incredible, rewarding project you’ll ever take on! =)
Diane says
Congratulations! She is incredibly beautiful. And how wonderful that Burger knows she’s special.
I hope Sherry recovers completely soon!
Anne W says
Congratulations, you guys! What a beautiful name and a beautiful little girl. So glad to hear she arrived safely! Blessings to you all as you adjust to life as a family of three!
Jennifer says
Congratulations! She is just precious!
Christina M. says
She’s adorable! BIG congrats! I almost cried when I saw her picture.
Ashley says
Oh my gosh, look at those little feet! So precious! I hope everyone is recovering well and enjoying being back home. Best of luck!
Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself. says
Congratulations!! I am so happy to hear everything turned out ok in the delivery! She is BEAUTIFUL!!
brianne says
she is so. darn. darling. smiling already – what a happy girl! congrats! (and i love her name)
Janny A. says
Congratulations!!! she is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!!
So thankful both mom and baby are doing well.
cherie says
beautiful baby girl!! congrats!!
Jennilee says
Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for all four of you–thanks for sharing with all of us ;) What wonderful news!
Chas says
Congrats, she is adorable…
Linda says
Congrats, she is sooo adorable! You both make beautiful babies!
Glad to hear the whole family is doing well after the scare! :)
Jill says
Congratulations! I happen to have a Claire myself, so I think her name is just great! All the best!
Crystal says
Wonderful news! She is beautiful!!!!
Wendy says
Ahhhh she is precious! Congrats!
andrea larsen says
Yikes! What a relief that everything turned out so well! Congratulations! she’s gorgeous! AND I’m so impressed with your preparation with the blog. You go girl!
Lori says
Congratulations!!! She is adorable! Glad that everyone is doing well.
Kristi says
Can’t believe you guys were able to keep her a secret this long! Glad to hear everyone is healthy! Congrats!
lupismore says
i always read but rarely comment… but today i just had to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! she is beyond beatiful!
Jackie says
Congratulations!! Glad to hear that everyone is healthy and happy!
Cheryl McInerney says
I’m so happy for you four.
Denise says
Congrats! She is beautiful.
Love the picture of her big brother Burger standing guard.
Wendy says
Oh my goodness, what a scare! Congratulations to you Sherry, and John, and baby Clara. May you all get some rest and enjoy the smiles, smells, and cuddles of a beautiful baby!
Amanda says
Many Congrats being sent your way! What a beautiful little bundle of joy! Glad to hear that you guys are home safe and sound, and Burger is loving being a big brother!!
Ann Lee says
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Our little girl, Whitney is 11 months old tomorrow and it just brings so many memories back from those first moments.
I need some quick design advice for my small 1940s kitchen. I would like to put a little nook in the corner (my husband and father-in-law would build the bench) and am not sure what to do for cushions or a table. When you have a moment, in between feedings, dirty diapers, and SLEEPING I would love a response. Get your rest… especially Mommy Petersik!
*I will be sending pictures of where we want our nook and also a remodel we just finished in the attic of our little 2 bedroom home!
Heather says
OH YEA!! Welcome here sweet baby Clara!! So glad you are all okay and enjoy your babymoon :)
Jill says
Welcome to the world, Baby P!! She’s completely adorable – congrats you guys!!!
Amy says
Congratulations!! Clara is so adorable!! Welcome to parenthood!
marissa says
Congratulations! She’s beautiful!
Melinda says
Congrats!!! She is beautiful!
Alice says
Contratulations to all of you on the new addition to Casa P. Hopefully, Clara’s entrance into the world is the only drama she gives you for a while, well, at least until she’s a teenager!
Barbara says
Congratulations! Such a adorable girl…
Katie says
Congrautlations to you guys!!! I’m so happy to hear that everyone worked out perfectly with her birth! She is absolutely beautiful!!!
Maria L says
Burger looks like a lordly lion, keeping watch over the newest member of the pack!
You guys are awesome, congratulations!
Sunny's Life in Rehab says
Well it’s just a shame that she isn’t even the tiniest bit cute, huh? Seriously, Petersiks, that’s your best looking project yet. She’s absolutely delectable, and I teared up just a tiny bit. Congratulations, I wish you all the happiness in the world.
Emma says
I literally SQUEALED at the computer in our break room. She is truly a beautiful baby, congratulations guys! Good Luck as well – although you’ll be champs!
Mary says
So unbelievably happy for you guys! Congrats – she is beautiful!
Benita says
Grattis!!!
Rachel says
Clara’s one of my favorite names. Congrats, guys! She’s beautiful!
Shannon R. says
She is beautiful!!! So glad everything went well. Know that many people are thinking of you and praying for you :) Congratulations again to your little bundle of joy and make sure you get plenty of rest!
Alicia says
It’s so nice to finally meet your Bean!! I’m very glad to hear that all of you are doing well. She is beautiful!