Posted by Adam

Wednesday October 21, 2009

HERE’S the first picture of Nicole Richie‘s new baby son, Sparrow James Midnight Madden!

Richie — who gave birth six weeks ago — shows off the latest to her family, which also includes 21-month-old daughter Harlow, in the new issue of People magazine.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Richie gushed.  “The only thing you want is for your kids to be healthy and happy, and they are. I’m right where I belong.”

Richie says she and boyfriend Joel Madden are deprived of sleep, but grateful Harlow is now fawning over a baby brother.

“I’m glad I had a girl before I had a boy,” Richie dished. “She just loves him so much.”

“She’s very gentle with him,” Joel added.

The magazine will hit newsstands Friday.

Recent reports have claimed Richie and Madden secretly tied the knot.

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