I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest bundle of joy!
Arlo is home after a fast and furious entrance into the world this past Wednesday. We’re so happy and in love. I honestly don’t know how we ever lived without this little snuggle bug. He’s just so stinkin’ sweet. I want to freeze time because I know how quickly it flies. At 6 days old, it already seems like it’s going by way too fast, which I know probably sounds crazy.
Adriana is pretty smitten with little brother too; she’s assumed the role of doting big sis, making sure she lets us know if his blankie or hat falls off (“Hat off, hat off!”) and showering him with kisses and some “Wake up, Arlo!” screams for good measure. And questionable poking, lots of questionable poking.
This labour was completely different from the first. It started very slowly and sporadically over the course of a few days, and then it suddenly became fast, dramatic, and intense very quickly (just like my midwife warned). There were tears and f-bombs dropping, and that was before I even got to the hospital. I’m working on writing Arlo’s birth story, and I’ll link to the post here when it’s up! Right now it’s just a ton of random point form (with a few funny moments told by Eric…lol). I also have a few recipe posts planned for the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for those, too.
Thanks again for all of your well wishes over the past week. It really means the world to us!
With love from the (sleepy) Liddons,
xo
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Congratulations! He is beautiful!
Congratulations to all of you! He is sooooo cute!!!
Awwww…welcome home! He is adorable. Looks like a peaceful li’l guy. Congrats to all!
Congratulations! He is so cute!!! Love the name as well, had never heard of it before.
Looking forward to reading his birth story!
Congrats Angela!! He’s beautiful! Looking forward to the full birth story as well as the upcoming recipes! :)
Congrats Angela! I squealed with delight at the sight of your post! Lol
So happy for you all- makes me want another one :)
I had my money on girl all along (mind you, I had my money on boy with my daughter, so maybe I should have taken that as a sign, haha)–what a handsome little surprise! Looking forward to hearing about the whirlwind birth when you find the time. Meanwhile, enjoy every snuggle and I wish you a speedy recovery! :)
Congratulations Angela!!! He is gorgeous and so sweet! Enjoy this magical (and sleep deprived) time :)
Congrats to you and your family! He’s so cute and I’m glad to hear that your oldest has taken naturally to being a big sister.
He’s precious! Congratulations!
Congratulations to you all! What a little sweetie he is. So cute and snuggly! Enjoy :)
Many good wishes for your family – he’s fantastic.
OMG congrats!! I’m so excited to watch your family expand and grow!!
Congratulations! What a cutie with a cute name! :)
Oh, and wondering if he is named after Arlo Guthrie – knowing how your hubby is a music guy…
I knew the baby was going to be a boy!!! Congratulations to you and your family, he is perfect.
Congratulations Angela. He is so cute.
Congratulations! I was anxiously awaiting your baby update and assumed you had gone in to labor since it had been a bit. What a great name! Can’t wait for all the details. My little girl is almost 10 months and it is so amazing how fast it goes by, cherish it!
Congratulations!!!!! What a sweetheart!
Congrats! He looks just like you!
Congratulations! Wishing you all the joy and happiness a newborn can bring to your family!
That name and face!! How perfect! Enjoy every minute, my youngest is 3 months old today.
Congrats!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful son with us. Congratulations!
What an absolutely beautiful little boy – huge congratulations to all of you for adding such a sweet member to your trio <3 I wish for you all that you get to fully enjoy and appreciate the happy sleepless joy that is so special for this time in life. I am truly truly happy for you :D
/Kristina from Sweden.
He is so beautiful!! Congratulations!!
oh so lovely !!! so happy he is here !!!!
What a cutie pie!! And I’m glad Adriana is taking to him so well (the big sister life ain’t easy, but we are a chosen people lol) and I’m glad you and your family are happy and healthy and enjoying life as a foursome.
What a Beauty he is! Congratlations. Boys are so fun. We have 4 boys. Oh happiness!!⚘⚘????
He is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Enjoy your time with your new little man! They grow way too fast! I’m glad Adriana is enjoying her big sister roll!
Congratulations!
Aw…saw his pic on Instagram and what a cutie he is! Congrats to you and Eric!
Congratulations, Angela! He’s a doll, and I LOVE his name! All the best to you and your beautiful family!
What a sweet little face, he is just plain adorable ! Congratulations to all the family, and i’m happy to know that Adriana is liking her big sis role !
I knew straight off it was a boy when you said you we’re changing the nursery deco.. I guess you could have changed it for a girl also but I thought with all the crazy renovations going around you wouldn’t have bothered if it was another girl haha
Can’t wait to read your birth story :))
He is sooooooooooooo sweet and perfect! Congratulations to you all xoxo
Yes, beware…time flies by even faster with the second child. Congratulations on your new little blessing!
Congratulations! Your post just made my day. I’m so excited for your family and look forward to reading your new birth story. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations Angela, Eric, and Adriana! love the name Arlo, he’s so perfect! glad you’re all doing well! xx
He is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to the whole Liddon family!!
congratulations on your gorgeous boy. Based on pics, I’d say he’s your twin! Birth stories are my favourite thing to read, ever. As are all the details about name selection. Be sure to include all that little tidbits when you can!
congratulations! I am so pleased to hear your news and he is beautiful. I hope you’re doing well.
Congrats!!! He’s so beautifully handsome and absolutely love the name.Thanks for sharing with all of us and enjoy these amazing moments!
Congratulations! He is such a cutie!!! Sending you the happiest of thoughts and hope you are some sleep soon!
So, so sweet! Congrats and thank you for sharing with us!!
What a beautiful boy! Congratulations Mama!
Congratulations, so happy for you! He is absolutely precious! ❤️
Congratulations, Angela!! I’m so happy for you and your family.
What a precious boy, and I might be stealing the name Arlo for a future child! Congrats to you and your family.
Wonderful news! Thanks for taking the time to share a few photos of Arlo. I’ve been watching closely on Snap Chat and am thrilled to know you are all doing well. May your family have much love, happiness and health always!!
Looking forward to more delisiously tasty recipes….for now enjoy Arlo and family!
Oh my goodness, what a cutie patootie! Congrats to you all and what a great name too!
What a beautiful little boy, welcome to the world Arlo!
Congratulations! I’ve been following you since 2010 and have absolutely loved watching your family grow (as well as trying out all the recipes, obviously!). He is so sweet, and I love his name!! Well wishes to you and your family!
Beautiful! I can see why you are in love. Enjoy these first few months. He is awesome!
Love and Blessings to your new precious arrival and your entire family. So happy for you!
He’s perfect. Congratulations!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Arlo is just beautiful! May you all share lots of wonderful memories over the years. :-)
Congratulations on your handsome lil’ man! Enjoy your new blessing!
Congratulations on your new sweet bundle ❤️?
MASSIVE Congratulations! Beautiful! x
❣❣❣??CONGRATULATIONS!!!???❣❣❣
Congratulations to your beautiful baby boy!!
Congratulations on your precious, adorable little boy! He looks like a little sweetie! Enjoy these first days and weeks with him because they do fly by so fast!
Oh wow! That was quick- for me anyway! :) Congratulations to you and your family!
Congrats!! such an adorable little snuggle bug!!!
Congratulations Angela & Family!! He’s beautiful, just like mamma. ?
Congratulations to all of you! The first picture of Arlo looks like a mini you.
Congratulations Angela and Eric! He’s so adorable!
Enjoy those newborn snuggles!!! You’re not crazy.. it does go too fast!
Beautiful boy! You are blessed. Enjoy your time.
Congratulations on your new precious son!! He is so adorable! You have such a beautiful family!! You are truly blessed!!
Hearty Congrats :) Enjoy this precious time :)
Awwwww! He is beautiful!! Congratulations!
Oh, so beautiful. Congratulations! <3
Congratulations! Arlo is a beautiful baby and Adrianna sounds like she will be a wonderful big sister.
Many congratulations!
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous and I absolutely love the name!
Wow adorable…enjoy each day and probably sleepless night. Thank you for sharing.!!
Congratulations on your newest bundle of joy! He is absolutely precious. Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing all the best to you and your family!
Congratulations, he’s beautiful!
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What a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations to you and your family.
He’s beautiful. Congratulations.
Congratulations! Arlo is adorable. Blessings and much happiness to the whole family.
Congratulations Ange and Eric. He is absolutely gorgeous…so happy for you!
Had a feeling it was going to be a boy when you mentioned not having any onesies or clothes yet – if it were a girl that likely wouldn’t be a concern due to hand-me-downs.
What a beautiful big boy! Glad to hear the whole family is harmonious. Congratulations on the smooth and happy birth. Best of luck with the near (and far!) future.
Congratulations to you and the family! Enjoy him!
Congratulations Angela and family, he is beautiful!!!
Congrats many blessing may God grant you timeless blessing and enjoyment while you see him grow.
Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby!
I felt the same way with Baby 2 – I just wanted time to slow down. Enjoy! :)
Congratulations! He is perfect!
Congratulations! He’s so beautiful.
Congratulations! What a gorgeous baby ! What a lucky little guy to join a loving family with a mama. Oh the love — and amazing food he will enjoy along with his big sister :) !
Oops – forgot– with a mama who is such a talented cook !
What a sweet pea, he looks just like you! And so glad Adriana is taking to big sisterhood. The questionable poking made me laugh. I was that big sister with SO MUCH (smothering) love for my little brother. We’re very close now so it’s all good. Enjoy this special time!
Congratulations!!! He’s gorgeous. I totally thought you were having another girl :)
Congratulations, he is such a cutie!
Best wishes to the whole darn family. You are right about how fast time goes. It seems like just last year you moved to Hamilton and let all of us know how many waterfalls were there. Now you have two precious loves to smother your heart.
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! He is absolutely precious! Love reading your family updates : )
Congratulations! He’s absolutely adorable. Hope you and your family are doing well!
Adorable! Congrats and get lots of rest
I was so excited to read about the arrival of Arlo. What a beautiful baby! Best wishes to you, Eric, Adrianna and the rest of your family.
Oh my word, what a cutie pie!!! Congratulations to you and your family!!!
Oh my goodness he is adorable Angie. You and Eric are very lucky parents to be blessed with two adorable children. Adriana is growing so fast. She reminds me a lot of you as a little girl but I see Eric in her as well.
Take care, say hello to my sis for me and go cuddle those sweet babies.
No need to reply, I know your busy and tired.
Lots of love.
Sherry
He is so cute! We just got a new baby in our family as well. I know how wonderful it feels to get a new member of the family! I wish you luck!
And by the way, to anyone looking for a vegan blog as good as this one, my friend has one. If you have the time, check out thehippiechild.weebly.com
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! What a beautiful child! Best to you and your adorable family.
Hey, that’s my dogs name! :)
Congratulations Angela, wishing you lots of joy with little Arlo and the family! Glad to hear Adriana is an attentive, protective big sister :-) Looking forward to reading Arlo’s birth story and your experience (curious to hear whether the EPI-NO worked), but until then, get some rest, Arlo is a beautiful little boy! :-)
Congratulations. He is so beautiful. I haven’t commented on anything you have posted until now, but I admire and respect you so much, Angela. You are a lovely person, wife, and mother. AND a marvelous cook. I have both of your cookbooks and love them. YOu are an amazing woman. Rest now. I will look forward to your birth post and the new recipes, but do give yourself a break.
Congratulations – well done, he looks beautiful:)
A million congrats, Angela (and Eric)! He is so stinkin’ adorable and a cute name to boot! I can’t wait to read the birth story. Adriana sounds like she’s loving the big sister role- the “questionable poking” is too funny haha.
Congratulations Angela & Eric! He’s a cutie!
Congratulations! I love the photos. I cannot wait to read his birth story! Such a sweetie pie!
Congratulations Angela, he is so beautiful. You are an amazing supermom. Wish you all the best!
Congratulations! Arlo is beautiful. Enjoy this special time with your growing family!
Welcome to the world sweet Arlo!!!! ❤️❤️
Omgosh, congratulations!!! What a beautiful boy!!! Thank you for sharing with us his beautiful pictures!!! All the best to your family!!! *Hugs*
Welcome to the world Arlo! Our little boy has the same lovely name and turns two this Sunday. Glad there is another one out there. My husband jokes that you should name your next book “Oh She Glows Again” :)
“Oh She Still Glows”? :-)
Congratulations, Angela! I’m so glad Arlo is here. I love his name!
“it suddenly became fast, dramatic, and intense very quickly”
My Mother in law had the same problem with baby number two. Her first baby took 24 hours of labor, but said that most of the labor was spent at home and pretty manageable. So for baby number two (aka my hubby) she was like “whatever, I’ve got time!” at some point her water broke, and it was a race to make it to the hospital (and involved being stranded by her husband so he could park the car, tears, strangers helping her into the hospital, and not getting the epidural) It is a pretty funny story when she tells it. XD
Congratulations to the happy, sleepy Lidons!!! And can i just say i love this little guys name, what a great choice.
Congratulations. Such an adorable and handsome baby boy.
Congratulations <3 Such a beautiful addition to your family!
Congratulations! I’m a mama to daughter and two boys. Raising boys is such a joyful experience. You’ll love it!
Oh, so precious, Angela. Congratulations to you and your family. My sister’s name is Arlo and a name you don’t hear often. Looking forward to all of the stories to follow. All the best.
Ahhh! He is beautiful! And isn’t he lucky to have an loving older sister looking out for him. ;-)
Congratulations Liddons!! He is absolutely adorable!! <3
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your sweet little son! Welcome to the wonderful, wild world of raising boys! :)
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Congratulations! He is so beautiful! Good to hear you are doing well and the birth went fine! I cant wait to read more about your birth story =)
Congratulations!
Congratulations! He is so, so beautiful. I was following along on snapchat and was so excited to hear that he arrived safely! My son (and first born) is due in 3 months, so I’m excited to hear how things go for you guys with a little boy! :)
Congrats!! Glad the delivery turned out well in the end…
Congratulations to you all! He looks beautiful!
Welcome to the Mama of a son club! They are wild and wonderful. Such a joy :)
PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS BABY. GOD BLESS YOU.
Congratulations!! A very adorable baby with a very healthy glow!! Best wishes!!
Congratulations and welcome to Arlo! Hope the time goes slower for you, so you can make the most of every moment. Best wishes!
Congratulations!! He is adorable!
Precious gift from above!
What a miracle he is!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! My baby (who is 18) just announced she is no longer eating meat. Yikes! What now? I purchased your books. Can you give me some quick tips? By the way, I am 50ish and a lot of my friends are going through the same thing with their children. I respect my daughter’s choice and I agree with it in principal but I need to get some protein in her, other than milk, cheese etc. Please note I have never “blogged” before and I am not sure if I am blogging now. Is there a section on your website I should refer to? Thank you for your help, and your books are beautiful. Kathryn
Congratulations Angela. He looks adorable. I wish you and your whole family well :)
Congratulations to all of you. What an absolutely precious and beautiful little baby…..such a gift.
What a sweetie! Congratulations!! It really does go so much faster with two babes! Quick question- I go back to work Monday.(Waaaa!) Have any suggestions on what to (easily) make ahead for a weeks worth of meals? Thank you and enjoy those snuggles!
Hi Sarah, This is a bit delayed, but I hope your back-to-work transition has been going well so far! For lunch ideas, I’d suggest checking out this Friday FAQs post, question #4. I talk about some great, quick-and-easy recipe options that are perfect make-aheads for work. I hope this helps!! And thank you so much for your kind congrats. :)
Hi Angela! Congratulations!! I hope all is going well with your new wee one!! I just wanted to let you know I love your new cookbook!! I am making the spicy cabbage soup today and also the banana bread! I just became vegan! I tried it a few years ago after your first book, which my daughter took from me!! I have to go buy another one. I really love all the recipes, and admire all of your hard work!!
Wishing you all the best!
Kathleen
Congrats on your new beautiful bundle of joy!!! He’s certainly a handsome little love bug, best wishes for you and your family!!
Angela:
He is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations to you and your family!
OMG he is such a darling! Congratulations!
Congratulations on baby number 2! What a lucky baby to have such a wonderful mother. He is beautiful. Also want to say thank you for your amazing recipes. I made the chocolate cheer smoothie this morning. It was so delicious and creamy. I am so impressed with your recipes. You should be very proud of yourself for enabling others to live healthier lifestyles – and cohabitat with all the animals. I am reading your recipes via cookbook and/or website nearly everyday. Thank you!
Congrants.
Hello
New to your blog. Great recipes! I’m loving it so far.
We too have recently welcomed our precious little Arlo into our family. Congratulations!
Hi Serena, I’m so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the blog so far. :) Congrats to you, too!
Arlo is so cute! Congratulations to your new born baby. Best regards to you and to your family.
– Gustavo Woltmann
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby boy!
I am so very far behind. Congrats to you and your growing family. And I am dying laughing at “questionable poking”.
Thank you for your website and cookbooks. Ever since I found your “garden burger” recipe you have been my “go to” for tasty, healthy recipes. Huge appreciation for what you do. HUGE!
Congratulations Angela and family! So lovely to see and a beautiful name as well. Thank-you for sharing and best wishes, Maureane & family. P.S. My family and I love your cookbooks.
Congratulations!!!! Oh my, what an angel baby xoxo.
I just wanted to let you know that I love your cookbook. My husband’s favorite dinner is steak and rice and he absolutely detests change . . .however, he absolutely loved the Crowd Pleasing Tex-Mex Casserole. And he has been consistently loving every recipe I try. I have been loving the tasty smoothies. Thank you for the forward and pantry stocking information – it has really helped me transition into this new healthy eating. I am glowing, girl!
Good luck with the babies! Mine are about to turn 4 and 2 and it is such a wonderful adventure. xoxo
Kate
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