Tourists out for a stroll in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 22 were in for a surprise: The biggest movie stars in the world, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, were also walking around town. But the bigger shock was who was with them. The couple, who have kept twins Vivienne and Knox almost completely hidden since their July 2008 birth, proudly carried the 19-month-olds in their arms. “It was such a surprise to see the twins,” one eyewitness tells Life & Style. “They’ve gotten so much bigger since the last time the world saw them — they’re like little kids and not babies anymore. And I couldn’t believe how much they look like big sister Shiloh, especially with those lips!”

Despite the raft of recent reports that Brad, 46, and Angie, 34, had met with a lawyer to arrange their split (which the lawyer denied), Brad, Angelina and their brood spent about a week out and about in the Italian city. On Feb. 16, they stopped for ice cream — lemon for Angie, black cherry, vanilla, caramel and strawberry for the kids, nothing for Brad — at La Gelateria Lo Squero. “They seemed very peaceful, happy,” co-owner Beatrice Zennaro tells Life & Style. “I read in the newspapers that they were having problems, but it didn’t seem the case.”

So why have the twins been hidden for so long? Brad and Angie haven’t felt the need to show them off. “Friends and family see the twins all the time,” notes a family insider. “Brad and Angelina have large homes that allow for playing and running and exploring. If you had a château in France or a mansion in LA, you wouldn’t need to take the kids out much either.”

Source: Life & Style

What was provided?

* Overall Being – http://www.overallbeing.com.au – A luxurious black swirl and zebra print minky blanket made by Overall Being which is run and owned by a mother of 4 boys who lives in Melbourne, Australia.

* Princess Lulu Couture – http://www.princesslulucouture.com – Stylish bling Converse sneakers adorned with Swarovski Crystals, and a personalized, 4×6 framed all blinged out! Shiloh will be rockin in her cool custom Converse by Princess Lulu Couture!

* Fantasia Kids Party Rentals – http://www.fantasiakids.ca – Personalized and sculptured name center piece that is decorated by hand that can be used as a table decoration or cake topper and used to help celebrate Shiloh’s birthday.

* The Global Fund for Children – http://www.globalfundforchildren.org – Bundle of three baby board books depicting multicultural babies and children. These board books are developed by The Global Fund for Children to showcase the similarities shared by children around the globe. Each book shows children in a positive light, maintaining their dignity and focusing on the universal joys of childhood.

* BendiWorld – http://www.kristinmcgee.com – BendiWorld provides a girls yoga DVD which is a great way to introduce exercise to children!

* Potty Pony Pals – http://www.pottyponypals.com – Potty training system that consists of Organic Cotton underpants with a DVD. Printed graphics on the inside deter wetting.

What was provided?

Zeebabee Designs – Burpsee(tm) Burp Cloths and Baby See(tm) T-Shirts for mommy are designed to visually stimulate your little one.

Paisley Dreams – Fabulous line of baby products every hip parent and stylish baby is sure to fall in love with. The company offers unique burp cloth sets, bibs, blankets and other baby and toddler accessories.

Professor Pocket – Our Silly Farm Adventure and Our Hawaiian Hula Adventure, along with a t-shirt for all the Jolie-Pitt children.

LibraKnits – The LibraKnits hand-made “Re sa” Cap is a luxurious keepsake gift that feels soft and comfy on your new baby’s skin. 70% angora, 30% lambswool. Fits 0-6 months and is hand washable in warm water and air dried.

Mom Sense, LLC – The No Slip Charlie(tm) is the latest innovation in bath safety for babies. This pair of fingerless gloves made of soft poly/lycra fabric helps to improve your grip on a we slippery baby during a bath and comes equipped with a removable terry cloth wash mitt for a stress free bathing experience.

Punky Mae – Trendy message tees for kids. Premium quality tee with hip phrases such as “A Timeout in in my future” and “Sassy”. All the Jolie-Pitt children received their own Punky Mae Tee.

Trinkets to Bows – Headbands, clippies, bows and flower clips for Shiloh Zahara and Vivienne.

Creative Clips by Colleen – A collection of hand-made hair clips that feature a velcro strap used to help keep clips in place. From flowers to skulls they will without a doubt be full of bling and glitz.

Cedar Valley Publishing – The Jolie-Pitt family get to start preparing the babies for learning with a set of “Get Ready for Kindergarten” and “Get Ready for First Grade” books from Cedar Valley Publishing.

Trendz4Tots – Mommy’s Touch One Size Easy Clean diapers with Touchtape Closure and matching leg warmers by ToodleBugz.

Danielle Elizabeth – Lacy Green Messenger Diaper- Soft and Lightweight, Ribbon and rhinestone trim, convenient external elastic bottle sleeve and personal pocket. Comes with two large internal compartments, two internal elastic pockets and one bottle pocket, eight pockets total. Features also include, hidden magnetic closures, removable and storable, easy-to-clean oilcloth changing pad and tethered key-ring clip. Made in the USA.

RoccOBaby’s Twinkle Toes and Nails was created by a mother of two who was always uncomfortable about trimming her baby’s nails. Unable to find the time to cut them while they were sleeping and fearful of cutting them too short because they would squirm and wiggle, she developed Twinkle Toes and Nails with a musical tune and flashing lights in order to distract and entertain her young ones. This reduced the fear and anxiety her young ones had experienced over having their nails trimmed.

The Daughter-In-Law Rules – by Sally Shields. Whether you’re at the beginning of your marriage or you’ve spent years trying to make peace with your mother-in-law,, The Daughter-In-Law Rules provides a revolutionary set of strategies, making copasetic co-existence possible at last.

“One week in late March, I overheard security saying that Brad was meeting with [Jen] in Central Park before  going to see Angelina on the set,” housekeeper Anna Kowalski tells In Touch.

While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may have managed to trick the world into thinking everything is fine, In Touch has exclusive details that making the decision to leave was a long time coming for Brad, who friends say has been miserable for months.

But as In Touch can now exclusively reveal, Brad’s growing feelings for Jen helped ease his pain and back in March, he took great pains to arrange a secret meeting in NYC’s Central Park for Jen, himself, and his daughters Shiloh and Zahara. “One week in late March, I overheard security saying that Brad was meeting with [Jen] in Central Park before going to see Angelina on the set,” former Waldorf-Astoria employee Anna Kowalski tells In Touch. “He took Shiloh and Zahara in the car with him.” The whole thing was very carefully planned, says an insider, with Brad driven to a location near the Mount Sinai School of Medicine on 5th Avenue, where he met Jen at her SUV in the park. No doubt it was nerve-wracking. At the time, the last thing he wanted was for Angelina to fi and out he’d introduced Jen to their children. But for the formerly married couple, it was well worth it. “Zahara was asleep in the car with the driver, so Jen only got to talk with Shiloh,” says a friend of the actress, who adds that during the 20-minute meeting, Jen was moved to tears seeing her ex-husband’s adorable daughter. “She said that all that had happened in their past seemed to melt away that day,” says the friend, who adds that after the meeting, Jen remarked that she’s “proud of Brad and thinks he’s a great dad.” Even though Brad wasn’t happy with the way his life was going with Angelina, the friend says, Jen said, “at least he had this beautiful little girl.” And for Jen, who had been trying for children with Brad when they were married, that was a lot.

For the more exclusive details on Brad & Angelina’s split, check out this week’s issue of In Touch, on newsstands Friday.’
Source: In Touch Weekly

]]> http://babyswags.com/blog/2010/01/27/jens-met-the-kids/feed/ 1 http://babyswags.com/blog/2009/12/16/more-kids-for-brad-and-angelina/ http://babyswags.com/blog/2009/12/16/more-kids-for-brad-and-angelina/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:07:35 +0000 BabySwags http://babyswags.com/blog/?p=1547 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren’t big on PDAs. So when Angie playfully grabbed at Brad’s tux jacket, gazed at him lovingly and ran her fingers through his hair — all while he planted soft kisses on her head — everyone at the star-studded UNICEF ball knew something was up. In fact, what onlookers were witnessing on Dec. 10 in LA was the happiness of a couple trying for baby No. 7.

“Angelina decided about four months ago that she really wanted to try to get pregnant again,” an insider reveals to Life & Style. “She basically told Brad that if it happens, it happens and that she wasn’t going to concern herself with birth control. Angie’s most at peace when a baby is coming.”

Just two months ago, Angie freely admitted to the British magazine Stylist her desire to expand the diverse Jolie-Pitt clan. “I can see further additions to the family — both adopted and our own,” she said. And like Angie, Brad’s publicly expressed his eagerness to add more kids to their bountiful brood. “I am in love, and I have the most beautiful family — what else can a guy want,” he says. “We’re so lucky to have… children from around the world. They’re all fantastic, and we would love another.”

Nearly everywhere Angie and Brad have gone, their four oldest children — Maddox, Pax and the boys’ sisters, Zahara, 4, and Shiloh, 2 — have been seen with them. Noticeably absent, however, have been the couple’s two youngest kids, twins Vivienne and Knox, who’ll turn 1 on July 12. In fact, the twins have been spotted in public only once since January: when they were rushed through an airport near Tokyo while being closely guarded by their parents. Since then, they’ve remained in hiding — leading to speculation that something could be wrong.

Now Life & Style has learned that Brad and Angelina have been seriously concerned about the twins’ health. The babies are suffering from serious digestive problems, says an insider close to the family. “They’re both hypersensitive,” the insider tells Life & Style. “Knox has trouble holding down his food. He spits up nearly every meal.” Vivienne, meanwhile, has food and environmental allergies, explains the insider: “Right now, she’s on a lactose and gluten-free diet, and she’s still underweight.”

Angelina, 34, and Brad, 45, have been so worried, they’ve had the twins undergo genetic testing and have been adamant about keeping them behind closed doors. In truth, the real reason Brad and Angelina have been reluctant to take the twins out has to do with their own fears, says the insider. “Because of their delicate state, Knox and Vivienne need to be kept away from anything they could possibly be allergic to,” the insider explains. “That’s a lot easier to do when they’re home and in a controlled environment.”

Source: LIFE & STYLE WEEKLY

Hollywood’s hottest couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are gearing up to face the toddler years as daughter, Shiloh turns three. Baby Swags and it’s clients wished the toddler a Happy Third Birthday by sending her a special Birthday Bash Basket to help celebrate the special occasion! Each of the products included in Shiloh’s gift basket were touched by the hands of a mom, or were inspired by a mom and with that, it makes these gifts extra special. To see a closer look at what was included for Shiloh’s third birthday gift basket, visit the Baby Swags website. Baby Swags was started in 2006 as a way to help promote work at home moms and the products they create. Since then, Baby Swags has grown leaps and bounds from hosting a gift suite, providing silent auction gift baskets to charities, local media coverage for their clients, national print exposure with celebrities using/wearing client products and more with a primary specialty of celebrity gifting. Baby Swags primarily provides exposure to new and small businesses who have limited marketing and advertising budgets. All products included are made out of love and passion, of course while maintaining the utmost quality.

The following companies provided gifts to Shiloh:
* Overall Being – http://www.overallbeing.com.au – A luxurious black swirl and zebra print minky blanket made by Overall Being which is run and owned by a mother of 4 boys who lives in Melbourne, Australia.

* Princess Lulu Couture – http://www.princesslulucouture.com – Stylish bling Converse sneakers adorned with Swarovski Crystals, and a personalized, 4×6 framed all blinged out! Shiloh will be rockin in her cool custom Converse by Princess Lulu Couture!

* Fantasia Kids Party Rentals – http://www.fantasiakids.ca – Personalized and sculptured name center piece that is decorated by hand that can be used as a table decoration or cake topper and used to help celebrate Shiloh’s birthday.

* The Global Fund for Children – http://www.globalfundforchildren.org – Bundle of three baby board books depicting multicultural babies and children. These board books are developed by The Global Fund for Children to showcase the similarities shared by children around the globe. Each book shows children in a positive light, maintaining their dignity and focusing on the universal joys of childhood.

* BendiWorld – http://www.kristinmcgee.com – BendiWorld provides a girls yoga DVD which is a great way to introduce exercise to children!

* Potty Pony Pals – http://www.pottyponypals.com – Potty training system that consists of Organic Cotton underpants with a DVD. Printed graphics on the inside deter wetting.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing excellent services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and more. If you are a work at home mom and would like to see your products in an upcoming basket, please contact Phyllis at www.babyswags.com for more details.

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Of course, Brad isn’t so bad himself, but he didn’t give birth to two babies! LOL The couple was here to promote Angelina’s new film, “Changeling” to where in 1928 a little boy, 9 year old Walter Collins was taken from his home, and his mother, Christine Collins fights many obstacles to find him. I am looking forward to seeing this film. There is a lot of passion from the mother and it can be felt from watching the trailer. Check it out for yourself, but it looks as if it will be a wonderful, exciting and I hate to say it, but it will probably make me cry!

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So aside from her looking great at the premier, it looks like she is making excellent choices in selecting the types of pictures she is willing to work on. Kudos to you Angelina!