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Beyoncé might have Taste of Future Sister-in-lawgiven us the best pregnancy announcement of 2017, but this couple comes in pretty close with a tribute to everyone's favorite public television painter: Bob Ross.

To announce the Oct. 2017 due date of a little one, a couple posed as a scene inspired by the Ross-hosted TV series The Joy of Painting. Thankfully, a friend shared it to Reddit, inviting us all to witness this ingenious announcement.

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With the pregnant belly serving as a canvas and a wig that mimics Ross' infamous permed afro, this couple scores bonus point for originality in their clever announcement.

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"We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents," the caption reads—paraphrasing one of Ross' famous soothing lines.

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As Ross once said, “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind." The same could be said for having a kid.

Congrats to the couple! Here's a standout episode to celebrate .

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