Bienvenida Mariel

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Congratulations Julie Schwietert and family! Warmest welcomes to Mariel!

Some of us were on tonight and saw the tweet, “It’s a girl” and couldn’t wait to say congrats:

Welcome to this world, nena! You’ve got viaje in your veins. Love- Sarah

“Wow! A baby girl! I’m so, so happy for you and Francisco. You guys are going to be amazing padres! -Ross

Julie, I’m so excited for you! Good luck and congratulations on this new journey! – Michelle

Yeeaaaa Julie! We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to meet the newest, littlest Matadorian!

Thanks for not Tweeting Live from during your new child’s birth. Congratulations! –Andy

“Come here, little one…” Here’s to hoping the baby makes it way out soon! Many congrats, Julie
and Francisco — Christine

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  • Megan Hill replied on September 23, 2009

    Congratulations Julie!!

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  • JoAnna replied on September 24, 2009

    I’m so excited for you and Francisco! Congratulations to you both!

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  • vmcalves replied on September 24, 2009

    Welcome to the world, Mariel!

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  • Carlo replied on September 24, 2009

    Congrats to you and Francisco! Wish I were in a better time zone to have gotten in on the pics above — looking forward to one day meeting you and the new addition in person (possibly next March/April??).

    Happy happy joy joy!

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  • Sarah replied on September 24, 2009

    YAY, congrats!!!

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  • Tim Patterson replied on September 24, 2009

    Congratulations to you and Francisco! Welcome to the world, Mariel! This is wonderful, happy news.

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  • Candice replied on September 24, 2009

    CONGRATS! I hope to see some pictures!

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  • Eva replied on September 24, 2009

    Woot! Congrats, Julie and Francisco, and welcome, Mariel! Can’t wait to meet the new member of the family!

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  • Adam replied on September 24, 2009

    Congratulations mamá! And welcome Mariel! Here’s wishing you a lifetime of travel and smooth sailing.

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  • Kathy replied on September 24, 2009

    I’m so happy for you! Enjoy every minute with your little girl…hard as it is to realize right now, she’ll grow up awfully fast!

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  • Tom Gates replied on September 24, 2009

    Congrats to you both!!!!

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  • Paul Sullivan replied on September 24, 2009

    Aw, congrats Julie & Fam. Awesome effort from Matador Team! Megastokes!

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  • eileen replied on September 24, 2009

    Welcome baby Mariel and congrats to mom and dad!

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  • Michelle replied on September 24, 2009

    Hooray!!! Congrats, Julie and Francisco!!!

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  • aya replied on September 24, 2009

    heya, mariel! welcome! and congratulations julie and francisco!

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  • Ryan replied on September 26, 2009

    Felicidades Julie! Welcome Mariel!

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  • Sabina replied on September 26, 2009

    Welcome to the world, Mariel !!

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  • Julie replied on September 26, 2009

    Thanks & gracias from Mariel, Francisco, and me!

    It was so wonderful to come home and see this post– LOVE all the photos and the well-wishes are so special.

    Will be back on Matador Monday– during nap time. ;)

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  • Nancy replied on September 28, 2009

    Congrats Julie and Francisco!!! We all can’t wait to see pictures of Mariel :) )

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  • Ben replied on September 28, 2009

    Beautiful! Welcome Mariel. Congratulations to Julie and Francisco!! What an amazing time. I look forward to meeting the little one soon.

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  • Jimmy Schwietert replied on November 10, 2009

    Julie,
    Just seeing all of the excitement on Matador about my niece make so happy! Can’t wait to see both of you and finally meet the newest little one.

    Jimmy

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    • Julie Schwietert replied to Jimmy Schwietert on November 11, 2009

      Awww! So sweet! Thanks, Jimmy! Yep, one of the reasons why I love my job is because I work with the most supportive, amazing, inspiring people!

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