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Introducing Baby Benedikt!

Jun 27, 2017 · 49 Comments

I could not be happier to introduce baby Benedikt (Ben for short) to the world!

Baby Benedikt Kelnhofer this image

He made his arrival on Monday 6/26/17 at 4:48 in the morning, weighing in at 6lbs 14oz, 20.4 inches!

Baby Benedikt Kelnhofer
It was a crazy day where time seemed to fly by and stand still all at once.

Baby Benedikt Kelnhofer on the day he was born It’s all still so surreal and there are no words to describe the love I feel for this new little human!

Baby Benedikt KelnhoferHis hair- omg I just cannot get over how cute it is! He has a full head of dark hair and makes the cutest little expressions and noises- he sounds like a little dinosaur squeaking!!

Nick and I with Benedikt
Nick and myself are overjoyed and excited to start this new phase of life as parents!

Nick with his son Benedikt
I take this as a sign of good luck for Ben-right as I gave birth I saw a rainbow and then a second one starting.

Rainbow out of hospital window

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Many of you have asked what will be happening with the blog: I’m still planning on blogging away with baby Benedikt next to me – Ive always shared through all major life events here and I cannot image stopping now! This is my first post by phone, so I hope it all posts ok! I have some amazing recipes and posts lined up and all ready to go for the next few weeks, but I’ll still be around and responding to comments. Thank you all for all the love and support!

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  1. pamela brandenburg says

    July 16, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Girl you spend as much time with that sweet little babe as you can!!! I am a mom of 3 and mine are in their 30’s I remember those days. We will wait for your blogs when your ready. ENJOY HIM, congrats

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      awww, thank you for the sweet comment, really appreciate that 🙂

      Reply
  2. Vickie says

    July 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    Congratulations !! He is Beautiful !!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you so much!!!

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    July 2, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    Congratulations- what a beautiful baby boy!!!!! He was born on my baby’s birthday as well!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you so much, and NO WAY!!!! That’s so crazy he was born on your baby’s birthday, that’s too cool 🙂

      Reply
  4. Monica says

    July 2, 2017 at 6:12 am

    Congratulations, he is adorable!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Sammy says

    July 1, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Huge congratulations to you and Nick on the birth of Benedikt ☺️
    Hope all went as you had hoped.
    Enjoy every minute!

    6 weeks until we meet our 2nd miracle ?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      Thank you so much, we are loving it! And yay – 6 weeks 🙂

      Reply
  6. Leslie Connor says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Congratulations on your beautiful little boy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you so much, we are so in love 🙂

      Reply
  7. Little Cooking Tips says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:04 am

    We really feel so happy for you! You guys look so beautiful! May you all be blessed with health and happiness throughout your life! Sending you two huge hugs (and a small careful one)!:):)
    CONGRATS guys!
    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you so much!!! We could not be happier and more in love!

      Reply
  8. Susan Vickory says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    So happy for you, love the pictures, Beautiful baby Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Isn’t he just the cutest? lol, thank you!

      Reply
  9. Kathy Muller says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Many Congratulations……..how your life is going to change!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Life has truly changed for the better, I am so in love!

      Reply
  10. Milena Warnes says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations to the both of you! How simply marvelous! He’s so beautiful! Woo hoo!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you so much Milena!!!

      Reply
  11. Marci Garver says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Congratulations! How many new babies get a rainbow from God? What a precious gift. So happy for you all.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      The rainbow was truly special. I just remember looking over and thinking “wow” – it was such a special moment 🙂

      Reply
  12. April | Food n' Focus says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:18 am

    Congrats! He is adorable and loving all of that hair!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Isn’t his hair the cutest? I still can’t stop staring at it lol. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. Sabela says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Congrats! Enjoy –Ben and all the sleep you can grab, hehe :*

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you so much – he’s such a good baby, we lucked out 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:46 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love him so much already! Love his hair and I want to hear his little noises! The rainbow gave me straight goosebumps!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:41 pm

      THANK YOU so much girl, I love you, and really, thank you so much for all your love and support!!! Cannot wait for him to meet aunty lynn!

      Reply
  15. Betsy says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Congratulations!! He is absolutely perfect and you have a beautiful family!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 9, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you so much Betsy, I feel so lucky!!

      Reply
  16. Shawnna Griffin says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:50 am

    hey girl- congrats on your new baby Ben! He is so cute!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much Shawnna, really appreciate you being such a dedicated reader. And thank you – he’s so adorable!!!

      Reply
  17. Carol Pillion says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Precious beautiful little baby! Congrats to you and Nick!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Lydia Hanson says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Congrats on your baby boy; he’s adorable!

    Reply
    • Rose says

      June 28, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Congratulations on your beautiful Ben. May he fill your lives with love and joy. God Bless

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        July 9, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you so much – we are so in love already!

        Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much, I couldn’t be happier!

      Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  19. Taylor @greens & chocolate says

    June 28, 2017 at 5:43 am

    Congrats Phi!! Ben is adorable and so lucky to have you as his mama!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much Taylor!!

      Reply
  20. Denise says

    June 28, 2017 at 5:26 am

    He’s just about the most beautiful baby ever! Congratulations to you and Nick!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 8, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you so much Denise!!

      Reply

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