Actor Matthew McConaughey, 38, and girlfriend, Brazilian model Camila Alves, 25, welcomed a bouncing baby boy Monday, July 7^th at 6:22 p.m. This is the same day as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcomed their new baby girl, Sunday Rose. Matthew and Camila’s son, Levi Alves McConaughey, was delivered in Los Angeles, CA and weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz. Matthew shared the meaning behind the name they chose for their new baby, “Levi was another name for the apostle Matthew in The Bible. They were, in fact, two names for the same person.” The proud new father added, “Our son was born at 6:22 pm, and this particular time represents my favorite verse in the book of Matthew in The Bible: ‘If thy eye be sing le, thy whole body will be full of light.’” And the middle name of “Alves”, of course comes from Camila’s last name, “We wanted to incorporate her family name,” Matthew explained.

Matthew announced yesterday, “A healthy baby boy was born! Camila and I were side by side the entire time. We are both tired and elated, and are so happy to have created the greatest miracle in the world- having a child and making a family. Now comes the greatest adventure- raising one, together.”

Back on January 15^th, Matthew blogged on his website about the newly-discovered pregnancy, “Got some blessed news.. a celebration of life and bounty.. a newborn conceived… yes, my girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together… it’s 3 months growin in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far.. we are stoked and wowed by this miracle of creation and this gift from God, and so excited for the adventure that will come in raising this child, being a mother and a father, and shepherding him or her through this life..”

Following Camila’s Malibu baby shower in June, rumors started about the distinct possibly of a baby boy in the couple’s future. Although Matthew and Camila carefully kept the gender to themselves during the pregnancy, it was hard to keep under wraps following her shower when all the gifts were blue. It was also reported the new parents had placed online orders for baby boy items, including an order for T-shirts and bibs with the word “Hunk” on them. Baby Levi is Matthew and Camila’s first child.

Congratulations to the brand new parents!

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