Ree Drummond Excited to Be a ‘Young, Cool’ Grandma as Daughter Alex Announces First Pregnancy!
Ree Drummond Set to Become a ‘Young, Awesome, and Cool’ Granny ‘At 31’ – Details about Her Daughter Alex’s First Pregnancy
Grandmotherhood is on the horizon for Ree Drummond! The well-known chef shared the exciting news and is enthusiastically and humorously embracing her new responsibility. See the touching specifics of this momentous time for her and her family.
As her family expands, Ree Drummond, the adored family chef and TV personality, is set to take on an exciting new role: becoming a grandmother for the first time.
Alex, her oldest daughter, recently revealed that she and her husband are expecting their first child. Look more closely at this happy new chapter in the family’s history, including Ree’s response to Alex’s pregnancy, their emotional baby shower, and the adorable way Alex paid tribute to her mother by naming the child.
Getting to Grandmotherhood
Ree informed her friends and followers in June of the wonderful news that Alex and her husband, Mauricio Scott, are expecting their first child. Ree shared her excitement and awe at this new chapter on her blog, jokingly describing her initial shock and bursting emotions.
“Oh my gosh,” she wrote. Alex is expecting a child! My first child is expecting her first child. There will be a child born to my child. It’s unbelievable, and I’m sure that all of you grandparents can identify with the sensation of briefly escaping your body after receiving such news [sic].”

After celebrating her birthday in early January, the well-known chef joked that she was effectively becoming a grandmother at 31 despite being 55. The statement caused a flurry of emotions and inquiries for her.
- I’m just 31 years old, so I’m not sure how this is feasible. 4. At age 31, how can I become a grandmother? Ree made a joke. She also playfully discussed her plans to get ready for her new career, which included thinking of purchasing a red Trans-Am and returning to Pilates and the rowing machine.

Ree, who is known for her good sense of humor, also made a joke about wanting to be a “young, awesome, and cool granny” to her future grandchild. As she enumerated inquiries, her enthusiasm erupted, questioning, “Can grandmothers wear skinny jeans?” along with “How many pairs of baby cowboy boots are too many?”
Alex and Mauricio celebrated the impending birth of their first child on Instagram. The couple shared their happiness on June 23 with a poignant picture in which they posed with their dog and said, “We can’t wait to meet you, little one. 🤍 Baby Scott joining the party this winter! Thank you for this priceless gift, Lord 😇.

With Mauricio grinning next to her and Alex holding an ultrasound scan, the photos showed the couple’s joy and a lovely beginning to their new family journey.
This past May, Alex, the oldest of Ree’s five children, celebrated their third wedding anniversary with Mauricio, whom she married in 2021.
Love-shown
Alex took a sentimental approach to getting ready for her baby shower, posting adorable old pictures of herself as a baby on her Instagram Stories in September. One of the pictures was a cute one from over 30 years ago, in which Ree was wearing a red flowery dress with a neat hairstyle and was then expecting Alex.
Ree was eager to celebrate when the baby shower day finally came around in October. She described her early-morning drive to Dallas on her blog, where she brought an audiobook, an iced coffee, and a ton of mascara layers to freshen up her appearance after the five-hour drive.

With finger appetizers, a mimosa bar, petit fours, and, of course, lots of Dr. Pepper, a Drummond family favorite, the shower, which was hosted by Alex’s sister Paige and her college pals, was a fun occasion.
Ree described the happy but tearful event as “pretty much the typical baby shower, but the details were gorgeous […] and of course, it wasn’t typical for me because the mom-to-be is my own daughter.”
“I teared up a few times, I ate my weight in finger sandwiches, and there was a surprise drop-in from George and Mauricio […],” Ree went on. Ree and her family will undoubtedly always treasure the heartfelt celebration, which was bursting with gifts, laughter, and priceless moments.

“Her sister and friends hosted the sweetest baby shower this weekend, and I teared up a few times (in between tea sandwiches and Dr. Peppers!)” the well-known chef also posted tidbits of the baby shower on Instagram. Everything has passed by so quickly. It seems impossible! I’m very pleased for Alex.
Alex, who was also recording the celebrations, said, “Very important details. 🎀 One day, Sofia will be able to witness all of these memories and realize how cherished and honored she was. I want to thank my best friends for fulfilling all of my girlie baby shower fantasies.

By quietly announcing her daughter’s name, she shocked her fans and followers even more. “Yesterday was everything I could ever dream of celebrating our Sofia Marie,” she said on Instagram. Give thanks to God for these amazing women and countless others.
Marie was chosen as a heartfelt homage to Ree, whose full name is Anne Marie, thus solidifying their shared generational bond.
Sofia Marie’s Dreamy Nursery Inside
In order to create a comfortable space for their soon-to-be daughter, Alex and Mauricio converted one of their guest rooms into the nursery. The space, which at first needed a total renovation, including the carpet, suddenly had luxurious flooring and an elegant, whimsical decor that was meant to develop with Sofia.
Alex posted a video of Mauricio doing renovations on her Instagram to document the trip. An Anthropologie grasscloth mural that combines white flowers, bluebirds, lemons, and tranquil landscapes serves as the focal point of the nursery.

The room is pleasant and calm, with just the proper amount of elegance, paired with blue-striped drapes from Loom Decor. Alex chose an eco-friendly glider rocker from Namesake Home to create a comfy space for storytelling before bed and times of bonding.
She promised more wonderful storytimes to come by adding bookcases filled with beloved children’s books like “The Giving Tree” and “The Velveteen Rabbit,” as well as baby Bibles and Bible story collections.

Pottery Barn Kids’ carefully selected white furniture adds a retro-glam touch to the space. Scalloped edges and adorable accents like a floor lamp and a pretty basket were among Alex’s design decisions.
A pair of small pink cowboy boots on top of the dresser gave a sweet tribute to her Oklahoma heritage. “The memories that will be created in this space bring tears to my eyes. 🥹 Creating and assembling this was a lot of fun. Special thanks to the most amazing husband and handyman, @mauricioscott03 💕,” Alex wrote.

“We’re ready for you, Sofia Marie!” she added in a hilarious manner. (But not really; perhaps don’t come just yet as I still need to organize your closet. 😌).
The Drummond family experienced a happy new chapter as a result of Ree Drummond’s delight about becoming a grandmother to her first grandchild. Alex and Mauricio are prepared to welcome the journey ahead with love as they eagerly await the arrival of their baby.