Vanessa Lachey announces birth of her third child

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Television personality Vanessa Lachey has announced via social media the birth of her third child with her singer-husband Nick Lachey.

"It's a very Merry Christmas indeed! We had our Christmas Miracle. Phoenix Robert Lachey decided to show up early and was born on Christmas Eve," Lachey wrote in an Instagram post. "Mommy, Daddy, Camden & Brooklyn LOVE You very much! #LacheyPartyOf5."

The message accompanied a photo of her newborn's tiny hand resting on hers.

The Lacheys have been married since 2011. Their son Camden is 4 and daughter Brooklyn will turn 1 next month.