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ZUNDELL FAMILY SET FOR EXPANSION (by Adam Zundell)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – One of Laurel’s most fascinating couples, Adam and Kelly Zundell, announced today that they are expecting their first child. The offspring, known by insiders as “BZ” (Baby Zundell), is expected to arrive May 4, 2006.
“We are excited to announce the impending arrival of BZ,” family spokesman Adam Zundell said outside of the family’s modest two-bedroom apartment. “Mother and baby are doing well through the first trimester and we are optimistic that the pregnancy will continue to run smoothly. Basically, I just have to stay out of the way and cater to their needs.”
The announcement has sparked controversy in the couple’s inner circle as the two have decided not to learn in advance the sex of the baby. While the couple believes this will add excitement to the process, naysayers object that they have no direction in what they will be purchasing for BZ.
“They’re just being stubborn and giving us no direction,” a source close to the couple said on the condition of anonymity. “It’s a different time now – they should know what they’re having.”
Responding to the critics, Kelly Zundell said, “It’s our decision. We have the right to change our mind, but this is what we’ve decided to do at this point. Besides, we don’t want color-directed purchases for BZ like pink outfits for girls or blue outfits for boys. So, no matter what, we want green.”
“… or black,” Adam Zundell interjected.
“People can’t buy black outfits for the baby, that’s just silly,” Kelly Zundell shot back at her husband before the two retreated back into their apartment.
Also swirling around the couple will be the name of BZ. Reports are that a list of names exists in an undisclosed location, but that several names – including Blanket and Apple – have been eliminated early on in the proceedings. Because of Kelly Zundell’s occupation as a teacher, 90 percent of all names are also eliminated due to negative connotations associated with each of those names.
Despite NCAA regulations, rumors have circulated that a possible baby delivery due date pool might be set to serve as a fundraiser for BZ. Details on the pool are not yet final.
Adam Zundell and Kelly Zundell, who each obtained all-conference in cross country in each of their four seasons at Wheeling Jesuit University, have said they will not insist that BZ be a runner. With Adam Zundell’s genetic limitations (he’s listed in the Maryland Media Relations Media Guide at 5-7), BZ’s potential sports may be limited. Since learning of the pregnancy, the couple has continued to run regularly in the mornings.
Future updates and details will be released as they become available.


TRANSACTIONS: Kelly Zundell pregnant with her first child.