It would be quite a while into their marriage before Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat Christie would have children. Christie offered a candid glimpse into his marriage in his revealing memoir "American Governor." In his book, he explains why he and his wife waited so long — seven years, to be exact — to have any kids. The newlywed couple decided to pump the brakes on beginning a family due to concerns surrounding their marriage. They just weren't in a stable enough place in their relationship to introduce children to the mix (via The New York Times).

After seven years of waiting and becoming more secure as a couple, Christie and his wife were ready to bring kids into the world. They went on to have two sons and two daughters, for a total of four children. From eldest to youngest, the Christie kids are Andrew, Sarah, Patrick, and Bridget (via MSNBC).