Jessie James Decker soaks up every moment of the family of six.
Last month, the 35-year-old country singer gave birth to her fourth child, son Denver, with her husband Eric Decker (36). As she adjusts to life as a family of six, Jessie, who is already mom to sons Forrest, 5, and Eric, 8, as well as daughter Vivianne, 9, spoke to PEOPLE about her new collaboration with Waterloo and how things have been since welcoming her son.
“Transition from three to four [kids] it was surreal,” the new mother of four. “A few nights ago we were all sitting together in the living room as a family. I was holding Denver and we were all just chatting and being silly together and I just had a moment where I looked at Eric and smiled and laughed and said to him, ‘Can you believe we have four kids?'”
“We’re just pinching ourselves because it was such a nice surprise and we feel so blessed to have him.”
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Jessie James Decker welcomed baby no. 4, a boy, with husband Eric Decker
And while all-nighters with a newborn are tough, Jessie says she “wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
“This time is so precious and fleeting and even though I’m tired, I wouldn’t trade these moments for anything. It’s just us,” she says, awake at night to nurse Denver.
Jessie reveals that night was a special time for Denver before he was born. When she was pregnant with her fourth child, Jessie says she had a dream about her son in which she discovered his name.
“I was holding him in my sleep and he was smiling and I called him Denver,” Jessie recalls. “The next morning I woke up and in the kitchen with my family, I told everyone to get ready because I saw a cute boy in my dream. I called him Denver and I’m pretty sure it’s him!”
“Our name is so special,” she continues. “So much meaning behind it. It’s the city where we fell in love, got our first home together, got married, had our first three babies. It’s where we started our wonderful journey together. Colorado holds so many special memories for us.”
Jessie, whose second cook is Just eat came out in October, partnering with Waterloo to develop several recipes inspired by some of their sparkling water flavors. “Waterloo sparkling water is my favorite sparkling water!” she says. “I love that they’re all about refreshing, full flavor in a better-for-you drink.”
Waterloo is releasing a new flavor, Raspberry Nectarine, reintroducing tropical fruits and expanding the availability of summer berries, flavors that Jessie has incorporated into three new recipes.
“For these Waterloo-infused recipes, I was really inspired by the fruity flavors of Waterloo,” she says. “As a working mom for four years now, I also knew I wanted to create recipes that were easy and quick to make at home that the whole family would love.”
The mom of four created Summer Berry Pancake Mini Muffins, inspired by Summer Berry, Razzy Crispy Fried Chicken & Sweet and Sour Glaze, inspired by Raspberry Nectarine, and Tropical Shrimp Mango Salad, inspired by Tropical Fruit.
“The kids tried these recipes and gave them the seal of approval – if Eric and I eat a meal, they eat too!” Jessie says. “Fortunately, my kids are not picky eaters, which makes Eric and I very happy.”
“Vivi, Eric and Forrest enjoyed Summer Mini Muffins with Berry Pancakes and Crispy Glazed Fried Chicken.”
As spring is fast approaching, the family of six is looking forward to spending more time together, but this time on vacation.
“We love our spring break and we’re going to go to the beach, catch some sun,” Jessie tells PEOPLE. “This will be Denver’s first time at the beach, of course, and the kids are so excited.”
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