“I appreciate every minute we can spend together”

Hoda Kotb feels the love of her TODAY family and her best work colleagues.

The TODAY co-host celebrated her 60th birthday on August 9 and received a touching tribute from Savannah Guthriewho shared a photo of them laughing during the show.

“Happy birthday to the person who brings a smile to everyone they meet, who is quick to give a hug, whose giggle is contagious, who never stops cheering others on,” Savannah began. “To the person whose mere presence instantly changes the atmosphere for the better.”

She added: “I love and admire you and cherish every minute we get to spend together. That’s 60, you beautiful creature!”

Savannah and Hoda have just returned from an exciting few weeks covering the Summer Olympics from Paris – with an extraordinary view of the Eiffel Tower.

On the “adventure of a lifetime,” the co-hosts, along with Craig Melvin and Al Roker, took over the City of Love to cheer on Team USA, shop, dine, give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Games with the medal winners, and more.

With the ladies of TODAY back in New York, Hoda will have the opportunity to reunite with her co-host Jenna Bush Hagerwho also congratulated her on her birthday.

“Happy birthday my darling @hodakotb! You make me smile every day,” Jenna wrote alongside a slideshow full of photos of the two of them over the years. “How lucky I am! How lucky we all are! I love you! Can’t wait to celebrate Monday!”

Hoda celebrated her 60th birthday with her beloved daughters Haley Joy (7) and Hope Catherine (5) as well as other friends and family members.

She posted a photo of herself with her family, arms raised in the air as gold “Happy Birthday” balloons filled the background. She also shared another post of her “amazing birthday morning,” unwrapping presents, and more.

Hoda had previously reflected on her upcoming milestone birthday and decade, saying: “My 50s were my best years and I imagine my 60s will be even better because my 50s were my best.”

She added: “Blessings come when they come. You don’t have a choice. In my 50s, I had my kids, I got the job I dreamed of, I found out who I am. I finally feel 100% myself.”

TODAY viewers can tune in to “Hoda’s 60th Birthday Party” live on the TODAY Plaza Special on Monday, August 12, featuring a special appearance by country band Little Big Town and other fun surprises.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com.