ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Patrick Kennedy and his wife, Amy Petitgout Kennedy, on Tuesday announced the birth of their new daughter, Nora Kara Kennedy.
She was born at 3:11 p.m., and weighs 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
"Amy and I are so excited to welcome Nora to our family and are thrilled that both mom and baby are doing very well today. Harper and Owen are so excited to meet their baby sister," Kennedy said in a statement released at 4:30 p.m.
"This is an important year for the Kennedy family, especially this week as we remember President John F. Kennedy. As we celebrate the birth of our daughter alongside our wonderful families, we honor the memories of those never far from our thoughts and turn a bittersweet time a whole lot sweeter. We want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Atlanticare and everyone who has sent their good wishes. We feel truly blessed."
The couple's son, Owen, is 18 months old. Harper, 5 years old, is Amy Kennedy's daughter from a previous marriage.