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As Her Daughter Alex Welcomes Her First Baby Girl, “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond Becomes A Grandmother
On December 18, 2024, the “Pioneer Woman” blogger’s daughter gave birth to her first child, making her a grandma.
Sofia Marie Scott, the first child born to Alex Drummond Scott, Ree Drummond’s daughter, has been born. The food writer posted the happy news to Instagram, where people congratulated her family and pointed out that the baby looked like her grandma.
Ree shared her excitement over the milestone with a heartfelt Instagram post. It featured a photo of her husband, Ladd Drummond, and herself as she cradled their granddaughter. The 55-year-old expressed her joy, “Our first baby had her first baby. ❤️ Thank you Lord, we will never be the same.”
In addition, Ree teased viewers on her Instagram stories about whether they wanted to see more pictures of Sofia by sharing another adorable moment. She commented, “Sofia has arrived!” while holding her granddaughter tenderly in the photo.
In a few of her posts, the blogger expressed her joy at becoming a grandmother. Additionally, she posted two close-ups of Sofia curled up in a white blanket with red and gray baby footprints on it. A white bow headband laced with a red ribbon was worn by the sleeping baby, which gave the adorable pictures a delightful touch.
In addition, Alex, the new mother, posted a collection of black-and-white pictures of herself, her husband Mauricio Scott, and their infant to celebrate the happy news of her daughter’s arrival. One shot showed Alex and Mauricio looking tenderly at their sleeping daughter, who was nestled near her mother’s heart in her arms.
Alex captioned the post, “She’s here 🕊️,” and added, “December 18th, 2024. At 2:27 am our perfect girl made her arrival a couple weeks early, just in time for Christmas! We are so in love and forever changed. Thank you Lord.”
Mauricio also shared this post on his Instagram stories, penning, “Our baby Sofia is here 🥹😭💓.” Fans were filled with joy as they celebrated the couple’s new blessing and Ree’s new role as a grandmother.
Under a picture of Ree holding her granddaughter, one fan couldn’t help but gush, “Sofia looks like her mommy 🎀🥰.” Another fan shared a similar sentiment: “Sofia looks just like her momma in this photo! Congratulations❤️.”
Some thought the resemblance was closer to Ree herself, with one admirer commenting, “She looks like her grandmother. 😍😍 congratulations, @thepioneerwoman 🎊.” The excitement extended to imagining future moments, as a fan wrote, “Congratulations… I can already imagine the fun you two will have making lots of mess and baking yummy sweet treats in the kitchen. ❤️”
Meanwhile, another offered warm wishes while highlighting their observation, “Awww, congrats on the sweetest little girl! Think she looks like her grandmother!! What will she call you? Enjoy this time; it is the sweetest!! 🎀.”
A heartwarming picture of Sofia’s father cradling her brought even more touching reactions. An emotional fan exclaimed, “Oh my heart…that last picture?!?!? 😭😭😭😭😭 The relationship of a daddy and his daughter is so precious!! Congratulations to you all!!!!” A fan captivated by the baby’s gaze, wrote, “Oh my, look how she’s looking at her Daddy! So precious!! 💕”
When the baby was pictured with her mom, fans were equally charming. One shared their congratulations with a sweet note, “Congratulations. She looks so pretty like her mom.” Another fan celebrated the baby’s milestone, writing, “What a sweet little face. Happy birthday sweet girl!!”
Ree said her “heart is exploding with happiness” after she welcomed her granddaughter. She captured this excitement on her official website, adding, “My daughter just had a daughter. I’m honestly still trying to wrap my head (and heart) around it all.”
Additionally, Ree Drummond described how she and her spouse got to Dallas at the same time as Alex entered active labor. She joked that the rest of the family wondered if they were really needed because of Mauricio’s constant support throughout the process.
The blogger also humorously noted, “Sofia was born around 2:30 in the morning, and she is perfect. I’m saying that with as much objectivity as I can. But I’m not kidding… she is perfect. Like, if you looked up “perfect” in Miriam Webster, it would reference Sofia Scott and maybe even show a photo of her.”
Ree shared several pictures of Sofia on her blog, expressing her desire to let Alex’s longtime supporters join in celebrating the special moment for their family. “Thank you, God, for Alex and Mauricio, and for my beautiful granddaughter Sofia Marie Scott!” Ree concluded.
In June 2024, Alex and her husband shared touching pictures of themselves looking at each other and excitedly showing off their sonogram to announce their pregnancy. In some of the photos, their dog, George, also posed with them while sporting a scarf that read “Big Brother.”
They captioned the post, “We can’t wait to meet you, little one. 🤍 Baby Scott joining the party this winter! Thank you Lord for this precious gift 😇”
Alex and Mauricio disclosed the baby’s gender later that month. When Mauricio held a cupcake intended for the gender reveal, the couple and their dog were in their backyard when the dog devoured it all before they could notice.
Alex brought a second cupcake, and the dog only ate half, revealing the color pink, indicating that they were expecting a girl. The couple shouted in joy. The caption of the video read, “We’re having a……🤭 Hopefully George loves his little sister half as much as he loved those cupcakes!”
A lovely baby shower was also hosted at the Dallas home of one of their friends’ parents during Alex’s pregnancy. Along with delectable finger snacks, the event had a mimosa bar, petit fours, and lots of Dr. Pepper.
As everyone gawked and snapped photos, Alex opened her presents. According to Ree, it was an ordinary baby shower, but because of Alex’s friends, the beautiful details were very noticeable. Since the soon-to-be mother was her daughter, it was an emotional day for Ree. She received a surprise visit from George and Mauricio, appreciated the finger sandwiches, and shed a few tears.
Additionally, Alex disclosed how they decided on her baby girl’s name before to her birth. In an Instagram Q&A session, one of her fans asked if they simply liked the name Sofia or if it was a family name. “We just really loved it 🥰!” Alex said.
In her pink-themed nursery, which also includes a grasscloth mural with white blossoms, bluebirds, lemons, and rolling hills, the Greek word for wisdom, Sofia, is written on one of the pillowcases.
The pink hues are counterbalanced with blue-striped draperies and a blue and pink pillow. A bent mirror and white furniture, such as a dresser and crib, create a retro-glam atmosphere. The basket and floor lamp have scalloped accents.
To add a delightful touch, Alex placed a pair of pink cowboy boots on the dresser and a plush rocking horse that Sofia’s great-grandmother had given her. The collection of stuffed toys in the lovely nursery is continually growing.
Mauricio and Alex are excited to start their new life as parents. This new milestone marks the continuation of their lovely adventure together, which began with friendship and ended with engagement and marriage. The pair is currently starting a family after getting married on May 1, 2022, at the Drummond Ranch in Osage County, Oklahoma.
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