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.
Kelsey @ Yellow is the Color says
OH MY GOSH!!! Congrats!!
Anna says
Congrats! She’s beautiful, and you both look so happy. I have to share that my daughter’s name is also Clara (named after my grandmother), so I smiled a little bit when I saw another sweet baby girl with her great name. What a lucky little lady!
Relax…….(ha ha, says the mother of 3 in 5 years)
Courtney says
Beautiful and so happy everything turned out OK!
Katy says
I’ve been checking the blog everyday to see if you’d had her yet!
She is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats guys!
Mallory says
Congratulations to all of you!! Thankful to hear you are both safe and healthy after all of that. Glad to see Burger is loving his new sister, he’s such a good big brother! Enjoy your little one!
Ruth says
CONGRATULATIONS! She is just beautiful! :)
Gail says
Beautiful name for a beautiful baby!
Congratulations!
erin says
Congratulations! She’s beautiful!!!
Becca says
Congratulations!! I’m glad to hear you are all happy and healthy. She’s beautiful and i love the name you chose!
Stacey says
Congrats you two! She is lovely! Keep us posted on how things are going as parents!
Lisa says
Congrats! She’s beautiful!
april says
Congratulations you guys – she’s just perfect. And I love that she and Burger have already settled into life as best buddies. Enjoy every moment and Sherry, I hope your recovery is a swift one.
Jen says
SOOOO excited to hear your news! She is beautiful! Glad that everyone is doing well and is back home!
Can’t wait to hear all about your new adventures in parenthood! It’s the most amazing experience!
xoxo,
Jen
Jennifer S. says
So that’s why you “forgot” to go to the farmer’s market! Congrats.
Sarah says
Congrats!! Beautiful little girl to add to your beautiful family. Much love to you all!!
Sarah says
She’s georgous! Congratulations!!!
Stephanie says
Congratulations! She’s adorable. Hope you enjoy this very special family time!
Lauren Ashley says
CONGRATS! She is a beautiful little peanut.
And Clara is one of my favorite names!
cris says
When it comes to babies…everything is gas!
Congrats you two! She’s lovely and I’m glad Sherry is okay.
Pammy says
Oh. My. Goodness. She is absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations!!
Lisi says
Congratulations. She is so adorable! Thank you for sharing such a special moment!
Sarah says
Congratulations on the precious new addition to your family! She’s beautiful, and I wish you all the best!
Jacki says
YAY! You are right 1000% perfect :) How exciting for you guys. wasn’t the first time you saw her the best feeling ever? I cant wait till our baby#3 comes in August :)
Katie says
Congrats guys!! My little girl was born on May 14th too (two years ago). My labor went much easier that yours did though. Glad mom and baby are doing well!
Stephanie D says
Oh, what a beauty. Congratulations on a happy and healthy birth for your little beanette. And what a sweet name! Hope your next few weeks are the best yet. :)
Emily says
Congratulations!! Glad all is well and mom and baby are doing just fine! Love her name!
Leigh says
Congratulations, guys! She’s BEAUTIFUL! Welcome, little Clara!
vol.25 says
oh she is BEAUTIFUL! :) Congratulations you two… you are going to make great parents!! :)
-jess
Whit says
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Tricia says
Just beautiful! Your best home addition yet:)
So very happy for you guys, perenthood is a wonderful journey, enjoy!
PS: loving the tootsies pic, gotta love tiny baby toes!!!
Tracey says
I can’t stop looking at her! And those sweet little feet. Congratulations!
Kate says
She is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats Petersiks! So glad everything turned out well after a scary labor experience. LOVE her name (Clara is my #1 name, too, after my great-grandmother! So lovely and underused!) Can’t wait to see her first DIY project (besides a dirty diaper, of course…) :-)
ronda w says
Gorgeous, congratulations. Well done, and her name is adorable.
stylefyles says
congrats!
Emily says
Congratulations, she is absolutely stunning. Glad everyone is okay, can’t wait to watch you guys grow as a family.
Andrea says
So glad you are both ok! I had an abruption with my daughter and almost lost her (and almost didn’t make it myself)…such a scary situation! Your little girl is beautiful and I love her name! So pretty! Congrats, Mama! (and Daddy!)
Ashley says
She is so sweet!!! Congrats both of you!!
Redlilocks says
Absolutely gorgeous! So glad you are all happy and healthy and what a lovely name you chose for her as well :) Congrats to you all xxx
Candace says
Congratulations! She’s adorable and has a great name.
Jennifer says
Congratulations! Welcome, baby Clara! She’s adorable! (Love the name!) Sending happy, healing thoughts your way!
Melissa says
Aww! The 14th was a happy baby day all around. My niece Riley Rene’ was born Friday morning. :) They are both cutie pies.
Cathy says
OMG! Congrats! She is gorgeous!
Kate says
Congratulations!!
Toni says
She is adorable! I love the name, too.
Lindsey says
Congratulations!
She is absolutely beautiful!
Natalie says
She is adorable! I am so glad that she is healthy and gorgeous even after the problem. I am also glad that you are doing well! Congrats! :)
Sarah says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! She is beautiful! So glad that everyone is doing well! I had a very similar situation with our first it is INSANE how quickly they can get a baby out. It left my husband in total awe of the whole thing. Enjoy every minute with her and I love the name:)
Emily Stone says
She’s perfect! Gorgeous name! Congratulations! Get some rest and enjoy every minute with her (and each other).
Ginessa says
She is completely adorable :) Congratulations on your baby girl!
Karla says
Congratulations Sherry, John and Burger. Clara is precious! Thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to seeing the home and the family evolve together.