Heather Rae El Moussa wishes “bonus son” Brayden a happy birthday

Heather Rae El Moussa celebrates her “bonus son” Brayden!

On Tuesday, August 20, the HGTV star, 36, celebrated her stepson’s 9th birthday with a loving tribute on Instagram that was filled with various photos from his childhood.

“I can’t believe my beautiful bonus son is turning 9 today. When I met you, you were still in diapers and you’ve grown into a strong-willed, lovable, funny boy,” said the Sell ​​sunset Alum wrote.

“You make everyone around you laugh. You remind me so much of your daddy and I’m so lucky to be your stepmom. I love you so much Bray Bray. Happy birthday darling.❤️,” her caption continued.

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In addition to Brayden, the reality TV personality is also stepmom to 13-year-old Taylor, whom her husband Tarek El Moussa has with his ex-wife Christina Hall. Tarek, 42, and Heather had their first baby together, son Tristan, in January 2023.

To further honor the birthday boy, Heather shared photos of him on her Instagram stories, including a sweet photo of him hugging a puppy.

“Today is Bray’s birthday!! 🥺🎂🤍I love him so much I can’t believe he’s already 9,” she captioned the photo, which was also shared on Tarek’s social media account.

Over the weekend, the birthday boy celebrated his milestone with a shark-themed party, similar to his 8th birthday party. The party included fun treats and deep-sea-inspired decorations.

In March, Heather reflected on how all three of her children have “made her a better person in different ways.”

“I had my first experiences with Tay and Bray and then Tristan’s sweet soul chose me to be his mommy,” she expressed alongside a collection of photos on Instagram.

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“The kids have given me a different perspective on life. There’s a different meaning when you become a mom, you think differently, you feel differently. Life is more fun, but it’s also scary. I worry about things I’ve never worried about before. It’s messy, but it’s a beautiful mess,” her caption continued. “I barely rest, I never have lazy days. Some days I miss that. But the alternative is SO much better. 🤍”