‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Becomes a Grandma as Daughter Alex Welcomes Her First Baby Girl – Photos

Ree Drummond’s daughter, Alex Drummond Scott, has given birth to her first baby, a daughter named Sofia Marie Scott. The food writer shared the joyous news on Instagram, where fans showered her family with congratulations, with some admirers noting that the baby resembles her grandmother.

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.”

Ree also posted another sweet moment on her Instagram stories, teasing fans about whether they’d like to see more photos of Sofia. In the picture, she cradled her granddaughter lovingly and wrote, “Sofia has arrived!”

The blogger’s excitement at being a grandmother was evident in her several posts. She also shared two close-up pictures of Sofia snuggled in a white blanket adorned with grey and red baby footprints. The sleeping newborn wore a white bow headband tied with a red ribbon, adding a charming touch to the sweet photos.

The new mom, Alex, also shared the joyful news of her daughter’s arrival with a gallery of black-and-white photos featuring her, her husband Mauricio Scott, and their newborn. In one touching image, Alex and Mauricio gazed lovingly at their sleeping daughter, who rested in her mother’s arms, close to her heart.

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 granny 😍😍 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 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 charmed. 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.”

Ree Drummond also narrated that she and her husband arrived in Dallas just as Alex transitioned to active labor. She praised Mauricio for his unwavering support during the process, joking that his attentiveness made the rest of the family wonder if they were even needed.

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.

Alex and her husband announced their pregnancy in June 2024, sharing heartfelt photos of the couple gazing at each other while proudly displaying their ultrasound. Their dog, George, also posed with them in some pictures, wearing a scarf around his neck 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 😇”

Later that month, Alex and Mauricio revealed the baby’s gender. The couple was in their backyard with their dog when Mauricio held a cupcake meant for the gender reveal, but the dog ate it all before they could see.

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!”

During Alex’s pregnancy, a beautiful baby shower was also held at one of their friend’s parents’ homes in Dallas. The event featured a mimosa bar, petit fours, and plenty of Dr. Pepper, along with delicious finger foods.

Alex opened her gifts while everyone admired her and took pictures. Ree noted that it was a typical baby shower, though the gorgeous details stood out, thanks to Alex’s friends. For Ree, it was an emotional day, as the mom-to-be was her daughter. She teared up a few times, enjoyed the finger sandwiches, and even had a surprise visit from George and Mauricio.

Furthermore, before her baby girl was born, Alex revealed how they settled on her name. During a Q&A session on Instagram, one of her followers inquired whether Sofia was a family name or if they just adored it. Alex replied, “We just really loved it 🥰!”

Sofia, which has a Greek origin and means wisdom, is written on one of the pillowcases in her pink-themed nursery, which also features a grasscloth mural with white blossoms, bluebirds, lemons, and rolling hills.

Blue-striped drapes balance the pink tones, with a pink pillow and a blue pillow. White furniture, including a crib and dresser, offers a retro-glam vibe, complemented by a bowed mirror. Scalloped details are seen in the floor lamp and basket.

Alex added a pair of pink cowboy boots on the dresser, and a plush rocking horse gifted by Sofia’s great-grandmother, adding a charming touch. Stuffed toys are still being added to the collection in the gorgeous nursery.