Ashley Jacobs, former Southern Charm star, has expanded her family with the arrival of her second child, a baby boy, with husband Mike Appel. She joyfully shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 10, alongside heartwarming photos of their son, Grayson Maxwell, 3, standing proudly with his new sibling. Both boys wore matching “big brother” and “little brother” T-shirts.
Ashley Jacobs and Husband Mike Appel Welcomes second baby
In her Instagram post, Jacobs expressed her overwhelming happiness, saying, “One week with our boys💙🩵. Our hearts have never been so full 🫶 Our family is complete!” She added that the joy of having her second child had truly filled their lives with love.
Jacobs also gave fans a brief look into their newborn’s arrival on her Instagram Stories, sharing sweet photos and videos. One particularly touching image of their newborn was accompanied by the caption, “Welcome to the world baby!” She further shared her excitement, writing, “About to learn what it’s like to be parents of two,” as she and Appel held their baby boy.
In September, PEOPLE revealed Jacobs’ pregnancy, sharing exclusive photos from the family’s babymoon vacation in Santa Barbara. Jacobs had expressed her excitement about expanding her family, particularly with another baby boy.
“I’ve come a long way since my Southern Charm days!!!” she wrote. “My husband, son, and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting baby boy #2 in FIVE WEEKS!!!” She also shared their excitement about watching their two sons grow up together, and noted, “Grateful is an understatement!”
Despite being busy with her pregnancy, Jacobs also mentioned they were in the midst of remodeling their home. “Life is pretty hectic at the moment,” she admitted, but the couple still found time for a final vacation just the three of them. They chose to celebrate in Santa Barbara, saying, “Have you been to Santa Barbara?! Staying at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is as close to paradise as you can get.”
Jacobs and Appel’s love story began in 2019 at a rooftop party in Jacobs’ hometown. They later made their relationship official on Instagram. In March 2021, PEOPLE revealed they got engaged during a snowmobile ride in Park City, Utah, and married later that year in a private ceremony.
Jacobs reflected on their journey, saying, “After a year and half of dating, we can both agree that this adventure we’re on together is just getting started,” adding, “We’re a great team and we can’t wait for what’s ahead! Buckle up!”
