Hi friends! Just wanted to pop in briefly from maternity leave to share an update today, because there’s someone very special I’d love for you to meet…
…our sweet Teo!
Our son, Teo (pronounced the Spanish way, “tay-oh”) Elliott Martin, was born on March 16. And for those of you who have been following our story, I’m thankful to report that the epidural that we had been praying might work despite my back issues (I shared a bit about this in my last post) mercifully took hold on the very first try, which meant that both Barclay and I were able to be there together to hear Teo’s first precious cries and welcome him into the world. Goodness…what a moment. ♡
After so many ups and downs this pregnancy, we’re still in awe that our little boy is finally here. He’s perfect and healthy and super-snuggly and outrageously cute…and we feel like the luckiest parents in the world. Truly can’t believe how much we love him and how sweet and natural life together as a family of three already feels. We spend a record amount of time each day just staring at him and soaking up his sweet newborn cuddles and showering his yummy cheeks with a million kisses. And we are loving this opportunity to finally learn how to be parents — even sleep-deprived, sore-in-all-the-places (hellooo, postpartum), often-hilariously-trial-and-erroring-our-way-through-each-new-day and all. This tiny little human has captured our hearts in the biggest of ways, and we are just so happy that he’s ours.
Anyway, I can’t wait to share more updates with you once I’m back from maternity leave. But in the meantime, feel free as always to follow along on Instagram for more behind the scenes updates from our lil’ newborn bubble over here. And thank you again for all of the love and prayers and encouragement you’ve been sending our way these past few weeks especially. We feel it and are sending you back so much love from Barcelona today.
Here are a few pics from these first few weeks together with Teo as a family of three! ♡
Teo is quite handsome. Those eyes! Glad to see the puppies love him, too!
Possibly the cutest baby ever!! Congrats!
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I’m so very happy for you all! I became a first-time grandmother at the age of 65 last year so I can truly understand how happy your parents must be. Wishing little Teo a lifetime of love, laughter and good health. He is truly adorable and will bring so much joy to all of you ♥
Congratulations on your baby boy. He is absolutely beautiful!! A wonderful gift from God. I love your stories and recipes. I wish you all the best.
Hi Ali: I just join the team today. And happen to see the beautiful bundle of joy. I am happy to hear everything went well with epidural. I had it with my 1st son, ended up have a c-section. I will say enjoy these special moments you have with him. Once he starts school I found that the children grow so fast. Yes I have to boys who are in their early 30. Bye congratulation on the arrival of your son.
Congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing this gorgeous picture ;) Enjoy your new little addition !
Congratulations and blessings in your journey as parents, Ali and Barclay. Teo is indeed precious, and who gorgeous eyes! You are truly blessed!
So beautiful and healthy! Congrats to you three. May God give you all the strength you need to nurture this little human and may you always feel this amount of love and more between you.
I have just his moment – through your chimichurri recipe found you. And just in time to meet Teo. I am looking forward to enhancing my life with your amazing culinary experiences.
And you will forever be Teo’s mom. Lucky boy. Lucky dad.
Congratulations!!!!!!
OMG..he is PERFECTION!!!!!!!
So happy for you!
Alexandra from Toronto
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