It’s a holiday baby bonanza!

The holidays are a time for all of us to be thankful but for the following celebrities there were additional reasons to rejoice.

Ali Larter – John Shearer/WireImage

Early Monday, December 20^th actress Ali Larter and her writer/actor husband Hayes MacArthur welcomed their first child, son Theodore Hayes.  

During Larter’s pregnancy she told PEOPLE that impending motherhood put things in a new light.

“To feel this life growing inside of me grounds me every day and really puts things into perspective about what’s important in life,” she said. “It really is your health and your family.”

Congratulations Ali on your new little bundle of joy!

 

 
Former Friends star, David Schwimmer has announced that he’s going to be a dad!

The actor and his new bride photographer Zoe Buckman will become first-time parents and they “couldn’t be more thrilled.” said Schwimmer’s rep.

David, 44, and Zoe, 26, met in 2007 in London while he was directing the film “Run, Fat Boy, Run.” They announced their engagement in March.

In 2006 while speaking to PEOPLE about starting his own family he said, “It will happen when it feels right. Maybe part of me is waiting for myself to slow down a little and be ready to stay put. I’m confident it’s gonna happen.”

He was right! Congrats to the happy couple.

Courtesy of Kate Dillion

 
 
 
Stunning plus size model Kate Dillon and husband Gabe Levin welcomed their first child, baby boy Lucas Dillon Levin, on Tuesday, Dec. 21 in New York City. Little Lucas weighed in at 8 lbs. Dillon, 36, and Levin, a real estate investor, met during a flight in 2007 and were married Dec. 28, 2008.

Enjoy that baby!

And finally…

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Wedding Crashers star, Vince Vaughn and wife Kyla Weber welcomed a healthy baby girl into their lives on Saturday morning, Dec. 18 in a hospital in Vaughn’s hometown of Chicago. Locklyn Kyla Vaughn, weighed in at 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long.

Locklyn is the first child for both Vince and Kyla. 2010 has been a banner year for the couple who wed in January and have finished off the year off with a new baby. “Both of them couldn’t be happier to welcome their sweet little girl into their family!” says a friend of the couple.

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What’s Cookin’?

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We hear that celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver’s wife, Jules Oliver is prego with her fourth child due this September.   We have a hunch that the new baby will be another to support and join forces in Oliver’s “Food Revolution.”

What revolution?

“The impassioned chef, TV personality and best-selling author is determined to take on the high statistics of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in the US, where the nation’s children are the first generation not expected to live as long as their parents. Oliver is inviting viewers to take a stand and change the way America eats, in home kitchens, schools and workplaces, with the thought-provoking new series, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” that debuted Friday, March 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.” – jamieoliver.com

In the series, Jamie goes to Huntington, West Virginia (referred to as one of the most unhealthy cities in America) to inspire locals and create a chain reaction towards healthy eating across the country. 

Tell us what YOU think would be your top healthy meal choice if your baby daddy was Jamie Oliver – we would love to hear from you!

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Strawberry, Chocolate or Vanilla?

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27 year actress Leelee Sobieski, nominated for an Emmy for her performance in the mini-series Joan of Arc (1999), and her fashion designer fiancé, Adam Kimmel, are expecting their first baby.  A representative of Leelee’s has confirmed the news and also said that the couple is “thrilled” to welcome their first child in December.

Leelee is experiencing plenty of cravings with this first pregnancy and has a theory – “I think I like eating what little kids eat,” Sobieski told PEOPLE at the season opening of the Metropolitan Opera on Monday in New York City.  Chowing down frequently on macaroni and cheese, Sobieski, 27, says that she is preparing for the baby by doing two things: relaxing and eating lots of ice cream.

Leelee appeared in this summer’s Public Enemies (alongside Johnny Depp), modeled for her fiancés Fall/Winter 2009 look book, and will be starring in the indie drama Mad Cow opposite Arrested Development‘s Jeffrey Tambor.

All of us at le•top wish you congratulations on your upcoming new addition! We love ice cream too!

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This is No Accident!

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Jenna Elfman and her actor husband Bodhi Elfman are expecting baby number 2 in March!  Jenna, well known for her role in Dharma & Greg, is starring in this season’s new CBS sitcom Accidentally on Purpose. On the show, Jenna plays a practical single woman that becomes pregnant by a good-natured but irresponsible younger man. They move in together and comedy ensues. Her real-life pregnancy seems to be a perfect fit for her new role!

During her appearance on CBS’ The Early Show the 37 year old actress said “I have a baby in my tummy – but a real one, not just for my TV show.  My character’s pregnant the whole first season, so I said, ‘It’s a good time to have another baby, because we won’t have to hide it’”

The couple is already parents to 2-year-old son Story Elias.  Jenna and her husband are head over heels for their son, and are excited to add to their happy family!

Congratulations from everyone here at le•top to Jenna and Bodhi on your pregnancy and best of luck to you on your new show!

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The Quarterback and the Supermodel equal one Super Baby!

Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bundchen Credit: Evan Agostini / Associated Press

Tom Brady, three time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the New England Patriots, has confirmed the happy news – he and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen are expecting a baby due in December.  In an interview on Sports Center Tom shared the news with ESPN’s Chris Berman.  Tom is also dad to a two year old son John Edward Thomas with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.

Tom is ready to participate, including attending Lamaze classes with Gisele.  He had one request “I told her no Sundays!  It couldn’t be harder than training camp, so I’ll be prepared.”

Everyone here at le•top congratulates the expectant parents – we are sure the baby will be coordinated AND beautiful!

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Lance Armstrong: Celebrity Dad (Again!)

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Lance Armstrong joined the twittering celebrity crowd who tweet from the delivery room. The seven-time Tour de France winner first tweets that “toughness is being redefined today” and then 8 hours later, we learn that his son, Max, is born! Congrats to mom, Anna Hansen and now, four-time dad! Happy Birthday Max!

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Latest Celebrity Baby Name: Kenzo Lee

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A few days ago we announced  the arrival of Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou’s first child together – a baby boy, but at the time, few other details were revealed.

Kimora has since been updating the world via twitter about her new baby boy. She and Djimon named him Kenzo Lee Hounsou. At birth he weighed in at 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long.

According to a report by The New York Daily News when selecting their new baby boy’s name, Kimora and Djimon may have been inspired by Japanese fashion mogul Kenzo Takada.

Baby Kenzo was born on May 31. We can’t wait until the couple shares photos!

Do you guys like this name?

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Is there something in the water?

As of this moment, I know 10 women who are pregnant – all due at different times of the year. These are people I actually know, not just celebrities and their pregnancies. I remember a couple of years ago, I knew 14 women who were expecting! That’s a lot of babies. And a whole lot of baby showers! And then the birthday parties! (And we don’t need to mention all those diaper changes, clothing changes and laundry, right?) 😉

So it got me thinking, could it be something in the water? Or is it a cyclical pattern that women get pregnant every so often? Or is it, perhaps, that I’m just at a phase in my life when almost everyone in my age group is moving on to the next phase of life? Whatever it is, it’s quite amazing that I know so many women who will be giving birth and holding a new bundle of joy within the year.

Congratulations to all my family and friends!

Just for fun, here’s my list:

1. Kisha – Due June 2009
2. Anya – Due June 2009
3. Jessica – Due August 2009
4. Minnie – Due August 2009
5. Abbie – Due August 2009
6. Ana – Due September 2009
7. Kimmy – Due October 2009
8. Lisa – Due October 2009
9. Christine – Due October 2009
10. Grace – Due January 2010

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Celebrity Birth for Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou

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It’s a boy! While having contractions, Kimora Lee Simmons twittered from her hospital labor suite and then announced the arrival of the newest addition to her brood! This is Djimon Hounsou’s first child. Simmons has two other children with her first husband, Russel Simmons. No word yet on a name for the little boy. Congrats to the proud parents and sisters!

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Pregnancy: How Much Weight Did You Gain?

I was reading a blog entry about Maya Rudolph gaining 70 pounds with her first pregnancy. And I’m thinking, “OMG! That’s a lot of weight.” But I don’t think it’s completely out of the ordinary. A lot of my mommy friends gained around 50 pounds, and some up to 100 pounds. And these women are small and petite.

When I was pregnant (both times), my doctor suggested that I gain no more than 25 pounds. The first time around, I said, “Sure, no problem.” But as the pregnancy progressed, my total weight gain was around 35-40 pounds. It wasn’t like I pigged out on everything, nor was I “eating for two.” But I definitely couldn’t control my weight gain. With my second pregnancy (since I had gestational diabetes), I was put on a low-carb, no sugar diet, and I followed this diet to a T for the health and well-being of my unborn child. Trust me. It was HARD not to give in to my cravings. Yet, I still gained about 30 pounds. My point is, whether I followed a nutritional diet or not, I still gained over the recommended 25 pounds.

Just out of curiosity, how much weight did you gain?

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