“Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond Is A Proud First-Time Grandma In Adorable New Photo

A typical holiday season for the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, is filled with lots of cooking, baking, and entertaining. The family’s biggest gift came a week early this year, and Santa Claus didn’t deliver it. The miracle came courtesy of the Pioneer Woman’s daughter, Alex, and her husband, Mauricio Scott. That’s right. Ree Drummond is now a proud grandmother and will spend the holidays snuggling with a brand-new baby girl. Alex and Mauricio welcomed Sofia on December 18, and the family is positively thrilled.

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Ree shared the news on her blog that Sofia came around 2:30 a.m. “My heart is exploding with happiness, so I couldn’t wait to share the news with you that Alex and Mauricio’s baby girl, Sofia, was born early this morning! My daughter just had a daughter. I’m honestly still trying to wrap my head (and heart) around it all,” she wrote.

The doting grandmother called the baby girl “perfect.”

“I want Alex’s internet aunts and uncles, who have watched her grow up on my blog and cooking show, to be able to celebrate the best day of her life…and certainly my and Ladd’s life. Thank you, God, for Alex and Mauricio, and for my beautiful granddaughter Sofia Marie Scott!”

Ree Drummond followed up her blog post with a sweet picture of the baby on Instagram. The internet aunts and uncles showed up in the comments.

One writer, “Ree! This pic is everything!! Jason and I are thrilled for you and Ladd! So, so precious!!!”

The baby made so many smile. “Oh my heart. And right before Christmas too. What a tremendous blessing. Congratulations Ree and Ladd and everybody!!!!”

This person nailed it. “Oh my goodness!!! Luckiest baby, and luckier you!!! Congratulations.”

Much love to Ree Drummond and that sweet baby. What a Christmas blessing.

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