Southern Charm alum Ashley Jacobs is officially a boy mom two times over. Ashley, who is married to entrepreneur Mike Appel, confirmed that she welcomed her second son in early November 2024 with an adorable Instagram post that featured her newborn baby alongside his older brother, Grayson Maxwell.
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Ashley confirmed her pregnancy back in September and the new baby was born just in time for the holiday season as Ashley and her family celebrated their "First Thanksgiving as four. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours "
Ashley Jacobs Celebrates 40th Birthday with Her Two Sons
In addition to marking the birth of her second child, Ashley also recently celebrated a milestone birthday when she turned 40 in early December. "KISSING MY THIRTIES GOODBYE (But look at what my thirties gave to me!)," she captioned a photo with her kids. "Photo cred: My wonderful husband."
Inside Ashley Jacobs Marriage to Mike Appel
Earlier this year, in a loving tribute to Mike, Ashley shared sweet insight into their relationship. "To my husband, 3 years ago we said I do… and every moment since has been an adventure! I see you, I know how much you are juggling, not just with work, but everything else too. I don’t tell you often enough how proud I am- of you, but I am proud of you," she wrote about her husband. "I want you to know I don’t take it for granted. I see you and I see everything you do for me, for us and for our family. You are not only an incredible man but an incredible father. Every single day I thank God for you. I am forever grateful for you. I choose you and I will keep choosing you. I’m damn lucky to call you mine. Happy Anniversary, baby. Love, your wife."
When Ashley announced her pregnancy in September 2024, she shared that "I've come a long way since my Southern Charm days!!!" and while she may have meant in her personal life, that's also true of her location as she no longer resides in Charleston. Ashley and her family live in Santa Barbara, California.
"Aside from pregnancy, we're also remodeling our new home," Ashley said at the time "Life is pretty hectic at the moment."
