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.
Katie says
She’s beautiful!! Congratulations! I’m so glad everything is going well after a scary birth! Have fun enjoying your newborn, time is going to fly by now!
Kristin says
So glad she is here! Congrats! Blessings to you all!
Megan says
Yay! I’ve been waiting to hear this news! Congrats to you and your new family. Clara is adorable. Lots of love to you guys :)
Dannielle says
CONGRATULATIONS!! She is beautiful!! Her name is unique too, i love it!! :) It must be the best feeling in the world!!
Monica says
Congrats! Clara is beautiful!
SFDC says
Congratulations! She is gorgeous, and the name is lovely.
Also, can you give us any details on that star blanket? It’s adorable!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey SFDC,
It’s actually an Aden + Anais swaddling blanket that we received as a gift. I’m sure if you google around you can find them in all sorts of places (Target even sells a line of theirs I think).
xo,
s
Lesley H says
Awww….she’s perfect! Thanks for sharing your great news. Wallow in your baby bliss all you can! Awesome name choice!
foobella says
Congratulations, Sherry, John and Burger. She’s beautiful. All those complications sound very scary but looks like you both came through with flying colors. Enjoy your new little bundle.
~abi~ says
she is precious!!!!!! congrats!!!!!
elz says
Congratulations, what a perfect angel. I love her name, unique and lovely.
Shannon @ Project Shannon says
Congrats! Thanks for sharing the news and the photos with all of us! Glad to hear everyone is okay and home, safe and sound.
Emily says
Congratulations! She is adorable!
Victoria S. says
Congratulations! She’s a beauty! Best of luck in these first few days at home… Enjoy ’em! :)
marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com says
Awwww, congratulations! She’s absolutely beautiful!
Amber says
Congrats!! She is beautiful!!
David W. says
CONGRATS! WOW… she is amazing. Best wishes.
Briel K. says
Hello sweet Clara! Welcome to this crazy world!
Sherry and John, she is super cute! I really like her name and that it’s not one you commonly hear these days (at least I don’t). Congrats to you two! Sherry, I hope you aren’t in too much pain from your c-section. Ouch!
Cece says
Congratulations you guys! Parenthood is an awesome roller coaster ride. Enjoy every moment of it! It’s the best thing ever. Welcome to the world little Clara.
Stephanie says
Congratulations!! She is beautiful.
sarah says
Congratulations! Clara is beautiful. So happy for you!
AC says
Congrats on your new addition! Beautiful eyes and what a great name! All the best to your family especially in these next few weeks.
Lauren C says
She’s beautiful!!!! Congratulations and so glad to hear everyone is home and healthy.
Kelly says
Congratulations!! She is beautiful!! I had a c section too and was feeling pretty much like my old self at 10 days. Enjoy every second!! They grow so quick!!
I hope Miss Clara pops on to say hi often!!
Kelly
Kimberly says
Congratulations!
Rebekah C says
Hooray! So happy for you guys! She is adorable, and your photos of her are so artistic. Glad the delivery ended up okay, despite the scare. CONGRATS!
Biljana says
Congratulations!!! I was waiting for this post even though I suspected that you were up to something :)
sarah says
Congratulations. She is the cutest….
Mel C says
Congratulations!!! She’s gorgeous!!
Sheila says
Congratulations! You don’t know me, but I discovered your blog about 20 months ago after my son was born. You both really helped me with my baby blues, you don’t even know. I’ve been a loyal reader ever since.
Annelise says
happy for the 4 of you, congratulations !!!!
Meg says
I was so shocked to see this post!! Such wonderful news- she is 100% perfect in every way…thanks for sharing pictures! Praying for a fast recovery for you!
Rebecca says
Many, many congratulations! She is just beautiful – and so is her name. Enjoy this special time together.
Letty says
Yaay! Congratulations!! She is beautiful and I’m so happy mom and baby are doing well. Thanks so much for sharing this with us– and enjoy!! xo
Sharon kennedy says
Congratulations!! Love Clara’s name.
Hope you have an easy recovery.
Mike at The Big Stick says
Congrats guys!
Sarah W J says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
she is GORGEOUS
and what a beautiful name!
Kate S. says
Congratulations to all four of you! Love your blog and very excited about the new addition to your family!
Julia says
(P.S.- Sorry if that sounded like fear-mongering- that wasn’t my intention. My husband and I just wished that people had warned us a little more about how hard the first few weeks are. It definitely made me feel better when I heard that I wasn’t the only one having a tough time. And I had a last minute c-section too, so I know what it’s like to be recovering surgery on top of everything else. Talking to other new moms is a great way to assure yourself that what you’re going through is normal!)
Maya says
Congratulations!! I’m so glad everything went ok and that she was born healthily… she’s so cute!
Karrie says
Congratulations! She is beautiful! I love the name and those pictures (can baby feet be any cuter?!).
Rabbit says
AHHHHH I KNEW IT!!!! Especially when you didn’t say in the garden pics when you planted the stuff.
She’s absolutely precious!!! Much congrats! Glad you guys are OK, too. Love the name, btw.
Were you surprised that we were all suspecting that she’d come already?? ;-)
Kate says
Congrats! She’s a keeper. Enjoy every moment, they don’t stay this small for long.
PS – Happy belated Birthday Clara!
MegRuth Photography says
Congrats you youngins! So excited for you, she is beautiful! And what a lovely name.
Many happy thoughts and wishes to your growing brood!
Becky says
She is simply beautiful. Congratulations to everyone!
Somer says
She’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Mandy says
Glad to hear that everyone is happy and healthy – Congrats!
Brandi D. says
Congratulations! She is gorgeous, and I’m glad everyone is okay. Hope your recovery is quick, Sherry.
Jennifer D. says
CONGRATUALTIONS!!!!!!! She is gorgeous! Many blessings and joy to all of you!
Angela says
Congratulations! She is adorable!
Andie says
She is super cute! And it is beyond adorable that Burger is acting as her protector!