Congratulations to Rene and Rochelle Carlin, proud parents of new foodie-to-be, Penelope Lucia Carlin. She was born on April 25 and is currently being spoiled by her one and only aunt, Leti.

I got to hold Penelope for a bit on Friday afternoon, and she was definitely cuddly and cute, with super-long fingers and toes (and tons of hair!). She opened her eyes for a few minutes, and gave me that newborn stare…I always feel like when a newborn looks into your eyes (even if they can’t focus yet), they seem to be so wise, as if they’ve seen and experienced all of the world, and are taking a breath before this new life.

Anyway. Just wanted to share the news and the cute baby photo with everyone, and to say congratulations to the whole Carlin family!