Four Generations of Ree Drummond's Family Reunited in One Photo
Baby Sofia is the first great-grandchild!
Alex and Mauricio just headed back to Dallas after a nice weeklong visit on the ranch, and just a warning: I have so many Sofia photos and stories to share. I am now a grandparent influencer, I guess. Ha.
One thing this week has shown me is just how lucky I am to have daughters, a granddaughter, AND a mother to share it all with. Four generations is something to give thanks for, and I do every morning (with a big cup of cold brew! š)
I hope you enjoy the photos below!
Week 1
Looking at this photo from the first few days after she was born, I can't believe she's already eight weeks old! I thought I was in love in this photo...but my oh my, the love has multiplied!
Throwback!
Alex shared this photo on her social media this week, and I can't believe how much she and Baby Sofia look alike. While I do occasionally see a glimpse of Mauricio, Sofia is (so far!) all Alex. This has revealed a sweet side of Mauricio, however: This week as we were remarking on the similarities between Sofia and Alex, I joked, "I'm sorry, Mauricio! She's all Alex so far!" He replied that when Alex was pregnant, he hoped that the baby would look like her. ā¤ļø
Gee and Sofia!
About three weeks ago, when Ladd and I were in Vail with Paige and Bryce, my mom (whom we all call "Gee") drove down to Dallas to see Sofia because she couldn't stand to wait any longer. Mauricio was out of town for the night, so my mom stayed the night and tortured me by sending the sweetest photos. It was the only time I ever wished I were in Dallas, Texas instead of Vail, Colorado!
It Runs in the Family
My mom loves babies, and I love them just as much. Of course, all parents and grandparents love babies, but I have found that some respond to older babies or toddlers more than the infant stage. My mother-in-law Nan, for example, absolutely lived her best life as a grandmother once the grandkids reached about two-and-a-half. But not my mom and me: We excel at that fresh-out-of-the-womb stage. My sister-in-law Missy always teased me that I never put my babies down; they were always in my arms. Have I mentioned I love babies?
Gee on the Ranch!
While Mauricio and Alex were visiting this week, Gee dropped by to get another snuggle in. This was a candid shot, not posed, and the smile on her face says it all. Have I mentioned my mom loves babies?
Four Generations!
It's not lost on me how lucky I am that my mom is here to celebrate her first great-grandchild. It hurts my heart that Nan isn't here in this photo. She should be! As a mother of only boys, Nan was so close and connected to Alex and Paige, and Sofia's arrival would have made her so happy. She's definitely here in spirit, and again---so grateful for my mom! (We needed Paige in this pic, but she was feeding cattle, haha.)
Ree Drummond is the founder of The Pioneer Woman and a lover of butter, basset hounds and life on the ranch! Ree started her blog in 2006, and now millions visit ThePioneerWoman.com every month for her trusted recipes and fun family stories. Hereās what she has been up to since it all began:
New York Times Bestselling Author
Ree has written two memoirs (Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, and Frontier Follies) plus nine bestselling cookbooks:
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (2009)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (2012)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays (2013)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime (2015)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It! (2017)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier (2019)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Super Easy (2021)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnerās Ready! (2023)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes (2025)
Food Network Host
Since 2011, Ree has been sharing simple, family-friendly recipesāand the occasional kitchen prank!āon her award-winning show The Pioneer Woman, filmed right on Drummond Ranch. Ree is also a regular judge on Food Network competitions, including Christmas Cookie Challenge.
Founder, The Pioneer Woman Collection
Ree has been creating and selling kitchen and home products at Walmart since 2015 and sheās involved in designing every piece and pattern. The line now includes best-selling appliances (you have to see the floral blender!), plus hundreds of pieces of cookware, tableware, and more. Ree doesnāt like to play favorites but the Agatha print has a special place in her heart. Ā
Restaurant and Hotel Owner
Together with her husband Ladd, Ree has opened several bustling businesses in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, including The Pioneer Woman Mercantileāa bakery, restaurant, and general store that draws visitors from across the country (many come for the biscuits alone!), P-Town Pizza, Charlieās Ice Cream Shop, and The Boarding House, a charming hotel with eight different rooms decorated by Ree and Ladd.
Media Personality
Ree appears regularly on national TV shows like Today, Good Morning America and moreāall while managing to keep flour off her shirt.
Wife, Mom andā¦Grandma!
Reeās kids (daughters Alex and Paige and sons Bryce and Todd) are all grown up, and as of December 2024, Ree is the proud grandma of the cutest baby ever, Sofia Scott, born to Alex and her husband Mauricio. Ree still cooks for Ladd (and the kids when theyāre home), and she also looks after a few mischievous ranch dogs.
The Pioneer Woman Pattern Inspired by Real Lace
The New Pioneer Woman Storage Jar Is Cow-Shaped
17 Most Beautiful Places In Texas to Visit
Reviewers Swear by Ree's Comfort Kitchen Mat
