He’s Here!

And then there were three.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 12.23am we went from a family of two to a family of three. We were blessed with a smooth and not-so-terrible labor and delivery…and if you can believe it – after about five minutes of pushing, this guy showed up and we were immediately in love.

Markus is a sweet baby who loves eating and hates bath time. He likes it when I sing silly songs and loves laying on his dad’s chest. When he’s hungry he starts chewing on my face, which is probably my favorite thing ever. He seems to have night confused with day, which makes for a very tired mommy – but who can be mad at that face. Not me.

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While I stare at these cheeks, I’ll still be blogging away with a ton of projects that I completed before Markus was born. I’m also working on lots of new content for the new year.

Thanks to all of you who’ve sent me sweet messages of congratulations and checked in on me throughout my pregnancy. If you are interested in the occasional baby pic, you can always find me on Instagram for some gratuitous baby cuteness.

Keep on crafting with these other posts

About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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254 Comments

  1. 12.9.14
    Melissa Ladd said:

    Amber, he is just so gorgeous!!! Enjoy all those wonderful new baby moments!

  2. 12.9.14
    SueB said:

    He is so ADORABLE….congratulations!!

  3. 12.9.14
    Enfys said:

    huge congratulations to you all from the UK – he is adorable Amber cherish every moment

  4. 12.9.14
    Celia said:

    SO many congratulations!!!

  5. 12.9.14
    Lacie R said:

    Congrats! Such cute chubby cheeks, makes you just wanna smooch em!

  6. 12.9.14
    Maritza said:

    Congratulations, Amber! Those cheeks!

  7. 12.9.14
    Pdesign said:

    he’s adorable!!! Congratulations to mom and dad!!!

  8. 12.9.14

    Congratulations! My husbands name is also Markus and he is the best man in the whole world – a very good choice 🙂
    Have fun an enjoy a lot of lovely moments ♥
    Marlene

  9. 12.9.14
    Marilyn in Michigan said:

    Congratulations, Amber! Enjoy each moment.

  10. 12.9.14
    Betty said:

    what a sweet sweet baby – love those chubby cheeks – congratulations!!

  11. 12.9.14
    Teresa said:

    so precious, congratulations

  12. 12.9.14
    Anita said:

    What a sweetie! Congratulations.

  13. 12.9.14
    Diana said:

    He is gorgeous! Congratulations, hope you’ll get to sleep at night in the next months! 🙂

  14. 12.9.14
    janet said:

    So very happy for you both, and another big welcome to Markus – ADORABLE 🙂

  15. 12.9.14
    Amy Rohl said:

    He’s beautiful, enjoy! Huge congrats to you!

  16. 12.9.14
    Gaelle said:

    Félicitations !

    Eejoy every single moment…

  17. 12.9.14
    Char said:

    He’s gorgeous!! Congrats !

  18. 12.9.14
    Angelique V. said:

    Congratulations! ;D

  19. 12.9.14

    everything you make is beautiful. but he’s the best by far 🙂

  20. 12.9.14
    Cindy said:

    What a cute, cute baby! Congratulations! Kiss him for me, oh, and take a nap when he is sleeping.

  21. 12.9.14
    Nancy said:

    Congrats to all!

  22. 12.9.14
    Lynn G. said:

    Congratulations !! He is so adorable . Oh, those chubby cheeks and the rosebud mouth ..

  23. 12.9.14
    Nikki J said:

    HE IS BEYOND ADORABLE! 🙂 CONGRATS!

  24. 12.9.14
    Karen said:

    He’s gorgeous! Savor every moment; it goes by so quickly! Congrats1

  25. 12.9.14
    Nina said:

    SO happy for you!! He’s the sweetest and I’m glad you had such a smooth experience, that’s so cool! Thank you for the update and all the best to the three of you from over the pond! Nina

  26. 12.9.14
    Evette said:

    So adorable!

  27. 12.9.14
    Julie said:

    Congratulations!!! He is absolutely beautiful…love those lips!!!

  28. 12.9.14
    Marie Butler said:

    Congratulations!! He is adorable!

  29. 12.9.14
    Torrie said:

    Congratulations! He is so adorable. Enjoy your time with him now and don’the worry about us in blog land.

  30. 12.9.14
    Scrappygadgetgirl Jackie said:

    What a beautiful Christmas Blessing.

  31. 12.9.14
    Rosemary Hansbury said:

    He’s beautiful! Congratulations to you and your husband! Have a wonderful Christmas with your own little angel.

  32. 12.9.14
    Rochelle said:

    Congratulations!

  33. 12.9.14
    conil said:

    Markus is beautiful, just like his parents. What a blessed wonder you have there. Glad the delivery wasn’t too distressing. Congrats.

  34. 12.9.14
    Trish said:

    He is GORGEOUS and adorable and sweet and oh so lovable…

  35. 12.9.14
    erin said:

    Congrats!

  36. 12.9.14
    laurie lariviere said:

    Oh my goodness, he is sooo beautiful!! congrats to you and your hubby, love his puckered lips! Bet you’ll be kissing all over him all day long 🙂

  37. 12.9.14
    Angi B. said:

    Look at those cheeks! So super sweet! Congrats!

  38. 12.9.14

    Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!! Merry Christmas~

  39. 12.9.14
    Dirose said:

    Congratulations! Markus is beautiful!
    Without a doubt you will have the best Merry Christmas ever!

  40. 12.9.14
    An'Jenic said:

    Aww a handsome boy. I just love little babies and that fresh baby smell. Congrats to you both.

    Merry Christmas

  41. 12.9.14
    Betty Sue said:

    Congrats! He is beautiful!!!

  42. 12.9.14
    Linda said:

    Good for you and your family! Congratulations, Merry Christmas!!

  43. 12.9.14
    Linda S. said:

    Amber, he is so precious. Congratulations. What a wonderful Christmas present.

  44. 12.9.14
    Anne-Sophie said:

    Congratulations from Paris (France) for this amazing news !

  45. 12.9.14
    Jeauxdi said:

    Congratulations! He is so cute! Merry Christmas!

  46. 12.9.14
    Bridget Weed said:

    Aww, his first “duck lips” selfie! LOL! He’s SO cute! Congratulations to you & your hubby!

  47. 12.9.14

    Congratulations!!!! That is a FABULOUS picture!!

  48. 12.9.14
    Felicia said:

    A Super Duper Congrats to both of YOU! I was wondering when your bundle of joy was going to bless this world with his presence…and now he has. Enjoy every moment and you’ll soon find that’s not some cliche…He is Adorably Cute <3

  49. 12.9.14
    Robin said:

    Congratulations! He is absolutely perfect and beautiful! Welcome to the blessed world of mommyhood! I believe he’s your most special little project to date!

  50. 12.9.14
    Lisa Norstrom said:

    Oh Amber he is so precious! Congratulations to you and your husband!! Thanks for sharing his cute little picture – he looks like he’s giving kisses! Wish you all the best – and that you’ll find time for rest!