Kerri Walsh Welcomes Son Joseph Michael

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Forget the gold medals. Kerri Walsh just got the biggest prize of all: She became a mom.

Kerri, 30, and her husband, AVP pro-volley ball player Casey Jennings, 33, welcomed son Joseph Michael Jennings at 8:57 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd in Los Angeles.

“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Joseph into the world,” Kerri tells PEOPLE. “It’s the most incredible feeling. We are already so in love with him and it’s such an amazing, special moment for our family.”

The baby weighed in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. Mom and baby are resting comfortably.

Kerri — a gold-medalist in beach volleyball at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics — announced the pregnancy in September, sharing the sex and name of the baby earlier this month.

Source: PEOPLE

– Jennifer Garcia

Comments

LOVE that name, congrats to Kerri and Casey. That is going to be one athletic boy

- Sarah on May 23rd, 2009

Awww, congratulations to them – glad everyone is doing well. Joseph Michael is a great name.

- Eliza on May 23rd, 2009

Congratulations

- lily madeline on May 23rd, 2009

Congrats! I know about 3 Joseph Michaels!

- kaitlyn on May 23rd, 2009

Wow “Joseph Michael” or “Michael Joseph” combination is pretty popular. I don’t remember exactly which celebrity children bare the names but I have heard it numerous times before. Congrats to Kerri and Casey on their baby boy!!!

- Tiffany on May 23rd, 2009

I can’t believe she’s already had the baby. It seems like she just got pregnant. I think it’s because she announced it so late in her pregnancy! I’m so happy for Kerri and Casey! CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL SON JOSEPH MICHAEL!!!! I ♥ it!!!

- Crystal on May 23rd, 2009

Congrats to the Happy Couple. Yes, your son will change your life. Love the name you picked. Smart people..

- Judith on May 23rd, 2009

Congratulations. Like his name.

- Paige on May 23rd, 2009

congradulations to them and their new baby boy bet he’s adorable

- Courtney on May 23rd, 2009

Love the name, it’s strong and masculine yet NORMAL at the same time (a rarity in hollywood).

- Sarah on May 23rd, 2009

Congrats, love the name

- MarijaP on May 23rd, 2009

I’ve been waiting for this announcment! Congratulations Kerri and Casey!

- Lacey on May 23rd, 2009

Kelly Ripa’s son is named Michael Joseph and Michael Jackson’s middle name is Joseph, and I know a few Michael Josephs or Joseph Michaels…popular names. Congrats!

- Chris on May 23rd, 2009

LOVE the name! I’m thrilled that Kerri avoided the wacky and misspelled names trends and gave her son a classic name. Michael was always one of my favorite names because it was my father’s name and Joseph is my uncle’s name (or one of my uncles. lol) so I really like it too. Joseph Michael Jennings flows perfectly too. He’ll thank her for that when he’s older.

Congrats to Kerri and Casey!

- Laney McDonald on May 23rd, 2009

I actually got to meet her when I was a junior in high school. She’s and misty were so nice and helpful! She was a really rad girl who played volleyball with my team tho it was like 40 degrees on coney island beach in january! I wish her the best of luck, she’s probably going to be a very energetic mom!

- Electra on May 23rd, 2009

Congrats and i send my love to the parents, baby and the families. I love the name Joseph.

- emma on May 24th, 2009

I love the name. It’s normal and classic and I’m so glad she didn’t name him something off the wall, to fit the trend of baby-naming. Congrats!

- Stephany on May 24th, 2009

Aww so happy for them! Cute name as well! Congrats Kerri & Casey!

- Lindsay B on May 24th, 2009

congrats kerri! wouldn’t be surprised if your kids are amazing at volleyball too

- citymama on May 24th, 2009

Congratulations to Kerri and Casey on the arrival of their son! I love the name Joseph Michael – so classic and handsome…great choice!

- Jennifer on May 25th, 2009

I’m so happy for them–congratulations! Although I don’t see why people are surprised that they gave their son a “normal” name; they’re not really “Hollywood”, as one poster said. But I do agree that you can’t go wrong with a name like Joseph Michael!

- Tricia on May 25th, 2009

Congratulations to three of you! Best wishes to the newborn and all your family! I’m happy for you guys!

- Marina Zhukova on May 25th, 2009