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Nov 17 2009 06:00 PM ET
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Peter Facinelli on More Kids: 'Never Say Never'

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Twilight star Peter Facinelli has made no secret of his belief that the “world is made for a family five.” Although he concedes in a new interview with Time Out New York Kids that he’ll “never say never,” he and wife Jennie Garth remain united in their content with their daughters Luca Bella, 12, Lola Ray, 6 ½, and Fiona Eve, 3.

The 35-year-old actor admits, however, that a subconscious desire to expand their brood might have been at play with one recent purchase. “We take our RV to our daughter’s soccer tournaments and we drove to Portland, Oregon this past summer,” Peter shares. “I just bought a new RV the other day.”

“We had a 33-foot and now we’ve moved up to a huge 40-foot Class A motor home. Who knows? Maybe I’m making room for one more child.”

With that said, Peter points out that maintaining the status quo would be undeniably easier. “When you get in a car, you can seat five comfortably,” he explains. “When you go out to dinner, you can seat five comfortably.” Although he grew up in a family of six, Peter says that times have changed. “Those were different days; Everyone climbed in the back of a Chrysler and your face was smashed up against the glass and nobody cared.”

There is also the element of time to consider – or lack thereof! When asked how he spends those rare days where he’s not working, Peter asks,

“What downtime? Any downtime I have is spent with my family, with my kids. In between one doing soccer and basketball, another doing horseback riding and the 3-year-old wanting to go to the park, I don’t have a lot of downtime.”

Click below to see who 3-year-old Fiona prefers – Edward or Jacob?
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Nov 17 2009 05:00 PM ET
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Gavin and Zuma Rossdale Sling It

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Headed to a pal’s house for a playdate on Sunday, Gavin Rossdale slings son Zuma Nesta Rock, 14 months, as they make their way down the sidewalk.

Once Zuma was on his own two feet, mom Gwen Stefani adjusted his shirt while baby boy munched on a cookie.

Meanwhile, big brother Kingston James McGregor, 3, zoomed to his friend’s home ahead of his parents!

Zuma wears Dittany Baby SkidPants in Zazzle ($10; sold out) and sneakers by Creative Rec ($60), while Gavin wears a New Native Pouch in Black Twill ($42).

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Nov 17 2009 04:00 PM ET
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Hank Azaria Says Hal Is Hitting Major Milestones

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Before welcoming his first child Hal, Hank Azaria never knew of the March of Dimes organization. However, when baby boy was born considerably early, the actor and his girlfriend Katie Wright learned firsthand the trials and tribulations that accompany the life of a premature baby. “We were unaware of it until it happened to us,” he tells Celebrity Baby Blog at the March of Dimes 4th Annual Celebration of Babies luncheon.

“Once we went through what you go through with a premature child even with the best care, the idea that there’s an organization that helps people and children in that situation is fantastic.”

Fortunately, after starting his life in an incubator, 5-month-old Hal is flourishing as he continues to meet his milestones, beginning with his trip home from the hospital, an event Hank refers to as a “big day” in baby boy’s life. “Him being able to take a bottle is a huge milestone,” Hank notes. “He was born before he had a suck-swallow reflex — that was a big day.”

Noting that the addition of his son has “made me a lot more tired [and] a lot less selfish,” Hank still finds the responsibility incredibly rewarding, a sentiment that has only grown with Hal’s latest accomplishment. “We are at the phase where he is just starting to smile,” he says.

“The little looking into your eyes and smiling — I was told that was going to be a good moment and it was.”

Life as a first-time father has opened up new doors for Hank, who has since begun work on a documentary surrounding fatherhood. “I ask for a lot of advice from different fathers — all kinds of dads,” he shares. “Mostly just any tips they can give.” And while the footage is for the film, Hank has managed to pick up quite a few pointers along the way! “I have learned a lot and it has been very helpful,” he says of his interviews.

– Anya with reporting by Tiffany Matloob

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Nov 17 2009 03:00 PM ET
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Meet Jackson Kayse Wolf!

It’s Jackson Kayse Wolf‘s photo debut! Scott Wolf and wife Kelley welcomed their son on March 22nd and are introducing baby Jack via his birth announcements. Designed with Jessie Preza, owner of Nesting Shoppe, and using photos taken by Joy Harmon-Prouty of Wildflowers Photography, Kelley and Scott chose chocolate brown, tan and gray tones for their son’s debut.

“The Nesting Shoppe created an impeccable birth announcement that captured a very precious moment in our lives,” the couple says. “They are great to work with and we have since enlisted their services for many of our needs.”

Scott’s new show, V, airs at Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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Victoria Recaño, Ryan and Trista Sutter and Charlie and Brooke Mueller Sheen have all used Nesting Shoppe for their baby-related needs. Check them out yourself — including their new holiday photo cards — and enjoy a special discount of 15% off! Just enter code HOLIDAY15 at checkout (expires 12/31/09).

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Nov 17 2009 02:00 PM ET
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Nicole Kidman On Taking a Step Back From the Spotlight

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Home is where the heart is and for Nicole Kidman, it has led her to establish her roots alongside her husband Keith Urban and their 16-month-old daughter Sunday Rose in Nashville, Tenn. While the small town feel and country living is a far cry from her days in Hollywood, the actress has come to prefer it that way.

“I love living here,” she tells the December issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. “I feel protected here, especially now that I have the baby.”

Allowing country crooner Keith to step into the spotlight hasn’t been an issue for Nicole, who admits watching him shine when it comes to his successful albums and tours is “much bigger than what I’m doing right now.” Often joining him on the road — the couple insist they are never apart for more than four days at a time — both Nicole and Sunday are privy to Keith’s stellar voice each morning!

“I hum a little. When your husband’s a huge singer, the last thing you do is sing with him.”

That isn’t to say Nicole’s career has taken a complete backseat to her family. Only weeks after giving birth to Sunday, Nicole packed up her daughter and headed to Italy to film her latest movie Nine. Having baby girl on set proved to be a good distraction! “Kate [Hudson] had her son there,” Nicole recalls, “and Penélope [Cruz] and Fergie were like, ‘I can’t wait to have a baby.’”

Settling into life with an infant on set was nothing short of a new experience for all! Come time for costume fittings Nicole — who was nursing at the time — found herself with a few newly acquired curves. “They’re not very big, my boobs, so they just became normal size,” she notes.

“I loved it! When you’ve had a slightly androgynous body your whole life, having breasts is a nice feeling.”

And while she may make light of her experience, having the chance to carry a child isn’t something Nicole takes for granted. “I loved bringing life into the world,” she raves. “To be completely responsible for this baby growing inside me. I’m grateful for that experience.”

Her trip to Italy was only the beginning for Keith and Nicole’s daughter. The glitz and glamour that accompanies her parents’ careers has certainly left a lasting impression on Sunday, who has logged thousands of air miles with the pair. “Sunday’s third word was ‘wow’ and I say that word a lot,” says the Australian native who, in addition to a farm in Nashville, has property — and a handful of alpacas — in her homeland.

“I hope when I’m 80 I’ll still be saying it. I’ve been given extraordinary opportunities, with huge dreams fulfilled. I’m 42 and my eyes are still wide open.”

Click below to read about Nicole’s mom’s group and children Isabella and Connor.

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Nov 17 2009 01:00 PM ET
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Celebs Celebrate Princess and the Frog Premiere

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FlashForward‘s Courtney B. Vance and his wife, actress Angela Bassett, take their 3 ½-year-old twins Bronwyn Golden and Slater Josiah to the premiere of The Princess and the Frog, held Saturday at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.

The Princess and the Frog hits theaters November 25th.

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Nov 17 2009 01:00 PM ET
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Cuisinart PowerEdge 700 Watt Blender: From Zero to Smoothie in 30 Seconds

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Calling all smoothie addicts! If you’re looking for a powerful blender to make smoothies for your whole family, try Cuisinart’s PowerEdge 700 Watt Blender ($159). It can whip them up in 30 seconds. Just click the pre-programmed smoothie button — and voila!

This high-tech blender also features ice crushing and soup/sauce function buttons, a 700 watt motor and a new Power6 Turbo-Edge blade design (that can slice and dice frozen fruits and ice with the best of them).

The PowerEdge Blender also comes with a 56-ounce capacity glass blender jar and a die-cast metal base. Both the glass jar and lid are dishwasher safe.

–Nancy

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