We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family, baby Teddy!
On Wednesday, April 16th at 8:51 am, Theodore Freeman Petersik was born wielding a tiny drill weighing in at 8 lbs on the dot and measuring 19.5 inches long. We’re crazy in love with him, including Clara who just can’t stop kissing and snuggling “her baby.” Especially when he whimpers or coos, it becomes her personal mission to soothe him.
Teddy was named after my dad’s dad Theodore (who went by Teddy his entire life) and his middle name honors John’s maternal grandfather (Freeman is John’s middle name too). Teddy is already proving to be a little spitfire like his sister, although he came into the world a lot less dramatically, for which we’re eternally grateful. We’re both so relieved and overjoyed that he’s healthy and here in our arms.
Thank you all so much for the love, kind words, good vibes, prayers, and well-wishes that you’ve sent our way throughout this pregnancy. The c-section delivery went flawlessly and I’m feeling great, so it’s a nice contrast from my last rodeo. Our little family of five (Burger counts!) has never felt so blessed.
Speaking of Burger, we’ll be in the hospital through this weekend, so he has yet to meet his newest bestie/crumb provider (he’s at our house with the grandparents, being spoiled to no end), but we’re sure they’ll be fast friends. We hope to be back to blogging on Monday when we’re home, albeit on a slower schedule. Until then, we’ll leave you with this:
Look at all that hair!
Meghan, UK says
Congratulations to you all! What a beauty he is, and great to hear that he arrived safe and sound. Fingers crossed for another great sleeper, and an easy settling in xxx
Wes says
Congratulations!!! So happy everything went well! You all look so beautiful and happy!
Heidi says
Congratulations to all of you! Everyone looks wonderful and I’m so happy that everything went smoothly. It melts my heart looking at the picture of Clara with her brother!
Chase says
So many congratulations!! I’m thrilled that everything went so smoothly. I can’t believe that hair! Welcome Teddy :)
Kelly says
Congratulations on your new arrival- love the name! We just had our Theodore “Teddy” Spence on feb 13- spence is a family last name and my husbands middle name as well- what a great coincidence! Congrats again!
Olithee says
what a cute boy and you look flawless like whats ur secret ?
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet but I definitely looked worse for wear (and still do). Maybe it’s just all the mushy love feelings going on that are making me gaze moonily at him.
xo
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Valerie J. says
Aww, congrats Petersiks!!! He is adorable. What a perfect “DIY”! ;)
Diana says
So happy and thankful for the safe delivery of your adorable little boy! Congratulations to your beautiful family!!
Lindsay says
What a beautiful boy! Congratulations to the whole family!!
Crystal @My Blissful Space says
Congratulations! He’s adorable!
monica says
Congratulations on your beautiful, growing, family!
Crystal Breen says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful! So happy that both he and Momma are both well!
Anne says
Congratulations on your sweet baby boy! I love the name! Enjoy those precious first days!
Deborah HH says
Lovely, sweet baby. Great name. Best wishes to you all.
Judy says
Teddy is so handsome. Wishing you buckets of happiness as you all start another new chapter in your lives. And thanks for taking the time to share this news so quickly, you truly make me feel like part of the family.
Mary Grisky Sterck says
Thanks be that you have a happy and healthy new baby boy and Sherry is feeling better this time. I am sure the whole family is thrilled at the new addition.
Jill says
Congratulations Sherry, John, Clara & Burger!! He’s so adorable.. :D
Wendy says
Congratulations to you! Such happy news. Thanks for sharing your lives with us strangers. Thank you for inspiration regarding diy, candidness in reflection, and your personal insight/experiences. I love that you love being together as a family and that this stage of life allows you to work from home together doing something you mutually love. Your little man is a testament to your dedication to working together as a team in this lifetime. God bless your growing family!
Bama Proctor says
What a sweet family-Clara will be such a sweet big mom-sister. Love the blanket colors-they match the happy colors y’all enjoy. That made me smile almost as big as all of your smiles. Please take care of Sherry. She has created the best DIY project ever. Much love and hugs all around and a
” treat ” for Burger.
Myfanwy Hood says
So glad to hear everything went well this time! He’s super cute! :) Congratulations!
Renee says
Congratulations on your new addition!! Teddy is beautiful and I love how Clara has taken on the role of big sister so flawlessly!! Sending lots of love and hugs your way – enjoy!!
Laura says
Oh, he’s just beautiful y’all! And by the looks of that last pic, Teddy and John already have the same hair style! Twinsies! :)
Karen Hornsten says
You have all touched me through your personal posts and Endeavors throughout the last year. I feel like a neighbor of yours when I read your posts. And now, oh my, I almost feel like a gramma again, (I have 13 grandchildren of my own). Please accept my congratulations on another ‘job well done’! No official instructions on this one are necessary. You are blessed with another beauty and I am so happy for you all. New life is the most blessed and miraculous thing. Take care of yourselves and give yourselves a bit of private family time. Thank you for sharing, Karen
Viola says
Such a amazing news!!!!Congratulation !You are all beautiful !
Have a lovely life on this precious world…sweet Teddy:)))
Janna says
Isn’t it amazing the immediate love you have for your child? He is a wonderful gift to your family. Congratulations. Let us know how Burger does!
JoDi says
Congratulations! I am so happy to hear how well everything went. Sending you all a big hug from nearby in Maryland! He’s beautiful, and the perfect addition to your beautiful family. Thank you so much for sharing yourselves with us here along with your amazing style! Everything about you guys is classy!
Marilee says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Welcome to the world and your wonderful family!
Christine says
Congratulations Petersik family and welcome to the world baby Teddy!
Weird coincidence… Clara’s birthday is the day my husband and I got engaged and Teddy was born on our wedding anniversary, which is especially strange given their nursery paint colors!
So happy for you guys! Enjoy your new little one!
Pamela says
Beautiful little man :) So happy for a safe delivery. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…..XOXOXO
Mercy says
SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! One question though: How can Sherri look like she’s ready for a glamour photo shoot so soon after giving birth?!? Seriously, you all look fabulous (John looks a little awestruck!) and I wish you nothing but the best! Enjoy it–it goes by so quickly!
Amelia says
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!
I don’t think I could be any happier for you (or more proud — is that weird?) if you were my own family!
Carolyn says
Congratulations! The meaning of Theodore is “gift from god” …he sure is…
Emily says
Congratulations on your beautiful new addition! I just had to tell you that last night, just as my whole family was sitting down for dinner, I was telling my sister-in-law about your showhouse and trying to explain to her who you were and why she needed to read your blog. So naturally, my father-in-law being the wisecracker that he is, began grace with “God bless John and Sherry.” Little did he know that you really have been blessed! So excited for you and we are sending prayers of fast healing and happy moments your way!
Tabitha says
Aww! I’m so happy for you and you’re little family! What a beautiful bundle of joy. Congrats! -Tabitha
Elizabeth McGonagle says
Congratulations! As a mom of 4 and grandmother of 2 I’ve been thinking of you throughout the pregnancy, and wondering how you can do it all! I read your blog every day, and have learned so much from you. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Courtney says
Congratulations! Freeman is the middle name of the men in my life as well! Both my sons share the name with a long line of family members. I love meaningful names that connect families over time. What an honor for him to have inherited the names of people you love.
So happy for all of you. And is there anything sweeter than the look on a new big sister’s face? They will be such good friends.
Anne says
Congrats! I can’t believe I’m tearing up! So glad everyone is well and he’s quite the pink cheeked good lookin’ baby!!!
Linda says
Welcome Teddy! Congrats to all and God bless.
Ellyce says
Congratulations. Teddy is a very special and perfectly completed Petersik project. Clara and Burger will love teaching Teddy how to be a member of your wonderful team, err, family. You are truly blessed.
What a beautiful way to start my day.
Thank you for sharing him and your family with all of us.
Ro says
Congratulations Petersik family! What a precious baby boy you have!!
Ellen says
Congratulations! Love, love the name!
Elaine says
Congratulations to your beautiful family! He is a beautiful baby!
Michelle says
Congrats! He’s beautiful! He’s *almost* giving me baby fever!
Stacy Hoyet says
Congratulations! He’s perfect!
Brittany says
So happy for you all!!!! Makes me jealous my little guy isn’t here yet! :) So glad everything went so well! Congrats!!!
Amelia says
Oh he is so beautiful! He made me choke up with tears of happiness! Maybe I want another baby …NO! no more babies.. but he is so adorable, maybe just one more…
Congratulations on a healthy mom and babe. Thanks for sharing his beautiful face with all of your fans.
Diann says
Congratulations – he’s just beautiful (and it’s a little unfair for Sherry to look so good right after having a baby)!
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing pictures of your happy family and your precious new baby boy!
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Welcome baby Teddy! So glad to hear that he entered the world stress free! He’s so beautiful xo
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Maria says
First I wanted to say “HI” :)… Been wanting to send a note for wks, months now, and can’t think of a better reason to finally break the ice then a memorable occasion such as this!! CONGRATULATIONS!…on such a beautiful boy, a smooth birth (thank God for that right? ;) lol) and most of all the immense happiness that is surely over flooding your life right now. :) That’s a happiness I wish for everyone to feel, always & for now we can share in it vicariously through you. Rest, heal, enjoy these next few family days … In fact wishing a Happy Happy Easter to All!! xoxo. Hope to chat via email sometime when your back in the flow of things… until then sending love and best wishes for the fun adventures to come for your new family of five. xo Maria