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Wow! Little Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, who's been with us in this crazy world for less than a month, is already a celebrity. In fact, he was a few days after his Grandma, former VP candidate Sarah Palin, made the news by announcing his mommy, Bristol, was pregnant with him. Now that the littlest Palin has finally been born, he's set to cash in on that notoriety.
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"We both love each other," Levi Johnston, 18, told the AP in a rare interview about his relationship with 18-year-old Bristol Palin. "We both want to marry each other. And that's what we are going to do."
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"Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned," the Palins's statement said. "As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows that she has our unconditional love and support."
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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd have five children. Track, 19, Bristol, 18, (with Levi Johnston), Willow, 14, Piper, 7, and Trig, 8 months. (not pictured).
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Chuck and Sally Heath, parents of Sarah Palin. Chuck Heath, 70, says gift boxes for his newest grandson are piling up in the governor's mail room from all over the world. There's no way the family will ever be able to answer every letter, he says, although they are trying.
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Sarah Palin initially hid her pregnancy with Trig from the public, causing rumors that Trig was her grandson via Bristol.
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"Trig is beautiful and already adored by us," read a statement by the Palin when Trig was born on April 18. "We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed."
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Gov. Sarah Palin, her husband Todd, and daughters Bristol,16, right, and Piper, 5, at the end of a 2006 inauguration ceremony in Fairbanks. Palin, 42, is the first female and youngest governor of Alaska.
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Then-Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, her daughters, Piper, Willow, and husband Todd walk out onto the ice to drop the ceremonial first puck before a St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings hockey game.
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Levi Johnston called himself a "redneck' on his MySpace page.
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Bristol Palin's new baby other grandma was in the news this year, as well. Sherry Johnston, Levi's mother, 42, pictured, was arrested on drug charges related to oxycontin in December.
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Tripp is reportedly earning his mamma Bristol $300,000 for first-look photos. The photos will appear in an upcoming issue of People Magazine. According to reports, the money went up once the other Grandma, Bristol's fiance Levi Johnston's mother, was arrested on drug-related charges. I can't vouch for the accuracy of that, but, hey, at least Tripp has some money for a college fund. Of course, his parents aren't even in college yet so maybe the money will go toward getting them an education? (At this point, Bristol is working on getting through high school and daddy Levi is set to be an electrician's apprentice.)
Apparently Sarah Palin had hoped her daughter would tie the knot with Johnston before the birth of their son, but sometimes timing isn't everything, is it? I'm not at all surprised that we're seeing photos of the baby or that they were sold for cash. Like so many other celebrity parents these days, Palin the elder used her kids to stay firmly planted in the spotlight. I'm happy for Bristol and Levi, and for Sarah to have a grandson, but I hope they're able to let him lead a somewhat normal life after all this. After all, he is just a little baby!
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12-31-2008 @ 4:22PM
SKL said...How can you write a nasty article regarding a newborn baby and then say you hope he has a normal life? No, you don't. You hope there is continued fodder for nasty articles like this.
You know, they wouldn't be selling this child's photos if people weren't willing to pay for them. The media obviously has no morals or values, so how dare anyone in the media comment on anyone else's morals or values? Especially when it involves an innocent child.
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12-31-2008 @ 5:44PM
Jamie said...Does it feel like you are the better person or just some looney tune who does not actually read the article before commenting. This is not rough at all toward the families or toward the baby. Not one comment was against the baby. People who make comments that tend to redirect the topic make the topic unenjoyable. It is obvious that the parents sold the photos. Believe it or not, the parents did have a choice to sell the photos. They could have NOT sold them to the media or sold them to the media.
Please try next time to come up with a comment that is relevant to the post. Like this one:
The parents of Tripp showed no morals and values when they pimped a photo of their child to be put in a magazine that only wanted to advertise family "Drama" and not a brand new bundle of joy.
I, like Jennifer Jordan, wish all the best for Tripp.
12-31-2008 @ 7:42PM
notfooled said...This blogger's comments aren't even original - they're lifted almost entirely from HuffPo's article/reader comments regarding the birth announcement. While I despise SP and her entire clan, it disgusts me how the Bloggers here at ParentDish compete to be the first to post on the sensationalist headlines, just to get a few more hits.
12-31-2008 @ 7:22PM
Karen said...I think they were very wise to sell these photos. There is intense interest which I suspect will only last a short time. They have to endure all the assinine comments from people who feel glee in criticising them, why shouldn't they also benefit as well?
I think it was a smart financial move. The photos were going to be out there one way or the other. Unlike most movie stars that get tons of money for their pictures, these kids likely need the financial boost. The child will likely benefit from this money as well.
Like some have mentioned, they need to work and finish their education. This money will help them toward that goal.
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1-18-2009 @ 6:49AM
gail said...I think the entire Palin family needs to learn about getting an education and learning to speak proper English.
It is disgusting to glamorize this unwed; high-school dropout couple. Sarah Palin has 2 children who have not gone to college and one not graduated from High School with a baby. NICE!
She is not qualified ever to be VP or GOD forbid President.
She ruined McCain's chances.
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1-18-2009 @ 7:51AM
photoman said...Once again someone is commenting out of there ignorance. The idea that a sitting governor is not qualified is ridiculous. The same argument could be made for a known womanizer from a southern state. However, that does not address the issue. We are talking about baby pictures. Every parent has them done. The idea that someone wants to pay you for them is a bonus. The same attack could be leveled at anyone that has their baby used as a model.
What proud parent is not eager to share those photos. I applaud them for controlling the distribution of these photos.
3-20-2009 @ 3:16PM
Renae said...At least Bristol has her baby to take pictures of!! She didnt kill him becase she made a mistake and didnt want to take responsibility for what she had done!!!why not down all the hollywood MOTHERS for exploiting their kids?
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