Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, welcomed her first baby on Sunday, her grandma’s sister confirmed.
Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston arrived in Palmer, Alaska weighing 7 lb., 4 oz., baby boy.
“We think it’s wonderful,” said Colleen Jones, the sister of Bristol’s grandmother Sally Heath, “The baby is fine and Bristol is doing well. Everyone is excited.”
The new mom is currently living in Wasilla while she completes her high-school diploma through correspondence courses.
She and the baby’s dad, Levi Johnston, an apprentice electrician, plan to marry in 2009 and raise the baby together.
