Hoda Kotb Embraces Family Fun Under the Full Moon: A Heartwarming Getaway with Daughters
Listen up, because I have some juicy tidbits that’ll make your heart flutter! Hoda Kotb, yes, the fabulous former Today co-anchor, just had the most delightful family getaway with her two adorable daughters, Hope Catherine and Haley Joy, along with her sister Hala! Can we just take a moment to appreciate how precious this is? I mean, who doesn’t love a cute beach selfie under a full moon? Hoda shared this heartwarming moment on Instagram, captioning it with the oh-so-adorable phrase, “Full moon… full hearts xo.” I can practically hear the giggles! And guess what? This family beach escapade coincided beautifully with little Hope’s birthday! Now that’s what I call a double celebration!
Now, let’s talk about Hoda’s journey to motherhood, because it’s truly inspiring! The proud momma has two lovely daughters—Haley Joy, who’s 9, and Hope Catherine, who’s 6. She adopted them both, and oh boy, have they brought joy into her life! Fun fact: Hoda was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2007, which led to her decision to adopt, since conceiving naturally wasn’t an option for her. She adopted Haley in 2017 and brought Hope into her life in 2019. It’s such a beautiful testament to love, resilience, and the magic of family! Hoda and her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, co-parent these cuties after they ended their engagement in early 2022. Gosh, co-parenting can be a rollercoaster, but Hoda seems to be managing it with grace!
In a previous episode of PEOPLE’s “Me Becoming Mom” podcast, our girl Hoda opened up about discussing adoption with her daughters, saying, “I tell them they were adopted, and I’m not sure if they 100% know what that means.” But she reassures them with the sweetest line, “You didn’t come from Mommy’s tummy; you came from my heart.” I mean, doesn’t that just melt your heart? Hoda is so open and loving, and it’s clear her daughters feel cherished.
Now, let’s not forget that this family getaway comes on the heels of her departure from the Today show! Hoda announced she’d be stepping back from her full-time role to devote more time to her family. Can you blame her? Life is short, and we all need to sprinkle in some family time wherever possible! She said in a letter to her NBC colleagues, “My daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie.” Honestly, who wouldn’t want to prioritize family?
Oh, and a little cherry on top—Haley and Hope even made a special appearance on Hoda’s final Today broadcast, where they were serenaded by none other than Kermit the Frog! Ugh, my heart can’t take it! I swear, family moments like these are what life is all about. So, let’s raise our coffee mugs to Hoda and her beautiful family getaway—full moon and full hearts, indeed!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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