Baker Mayfield’s got a new title to add to his resume: Dad! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and his wife, Emily Wilkinson, are all smiles with the arrival of their first child on April 9th. “Everything we prayed for and more,” they say.
Emily, who’s quite the influencer, spilled the beans on her Instagram Stories. Yet, she kept the baby pics under wraps for now. The duo was thrilled to welcome a little girl into their lives, a joy they first shared when announcing their pregnancy last December. They’ve named her Kova Jade Mayfield.
“Baby girl joined us Tuesday night just before 7:30pm,” Emily shared. “She’s truly everything we prayed for, and more.” She also gave us a peek into their life now – it’s a family of four, counting their dog Fergus. “Fergus is gentle & curious, Daddy’s totally smitten, and Mama? She’s wishing she could hit pause and live in these moments forever.”
And then, there it was on Instagram. A heartwarming snapshot of Baker holding Kova, with Fergus sitting nearby. Emily’s caption? “My heart could explode, I swear. Bake was born to be a dad.”
How did these two lovebirds meet? Back in 2017, thanks to a friend playing Cupid. Emily’s been quoted saying it was “love at first sight.” Fast forward to July 2019, they said “I do” in a dreamy outdoor ceremony at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. “It reminded us of home,” Emily said, reflecting on their choice of venue. “So romantic, and not at all stuffy.”
So, here’s a big congrats to Baker and Emily on welcoming baby Kova into the world!
Oh, and a little about me – Kate Fann. I’m nestled in East Tennessee with my husband Casey and our two boys, Quinn and Noah. When I’m not typing away or lost in Instagram, you might find me wine tasting, experimenting with makeup, baking something sweet, or hiking the gorgeous Smoky Mountains.