Lexi Sakowitz-Marek and her husband Michael welcomed their first child, Kimble, in August of 2021. For most new families, the first year with their new baby is tough. Sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and a steep learning curve can test the boundaries of any relationship. However, the Mareks seem to be taking the first few months as a family of three in stride. The busy couple, who met on a blind date and have been married since 2019, have traded in late nights at the office and their standing reservation at El Tiempo for relaxing cuddle time with Kimble.
"Getting to know our sweet baby girl has been the joy of our life. We cherish our time together and love watching her grow. Seeing her develop a little personality has been incredible. She's such a smiley, happy girl," says Lexi, a COMPASS REALTOR who was recently named "20 Under 40 Real Estate Rising Stars" by HAR's Young Professionals Network.
Along with parenting duties, flexibility is a skill that both Lexi and Michael, a lawyer with Vinson & Elkins, have had to master over the past five months. Their social calendars revolve around Kimble's schedule, and the couple is admittedly grateful to have two sets of grandparents in Houston to help with the workload. Dinners together after Kimble goes to bed are a priority each evening, and Lexi says they have learned to focus on the smaller moments as a couple. "We are both admittedly workaholics, but we can recognize when we need to nurture our relationship more and put a special date night on the books."
While long walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch with their dog, and reading to Kimble take center stage right now, the Mareks can't wait to immerse Kimble in everything Houston has to offer as she gets older. From philanthropic efforts to extracurricular activities, they look forward to being involved in the community. "Houston has such an amazing quality of life and emphasizes family, which we love. The Southern hospitality of every Houstonian also makes for such great neighbors. There's nowhere else we'd rather be."
