Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa’s son Tristan poses in front of the Christmas tree.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/Getty, Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

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Heather Rae El Moussa’sson is already getting into theChristmasspirit.

On Tuesday, theSelling Sunsetalum, 36, shared a sweet photo of her 12-month-old son Tristan posing in front of the family’s silver-speckled Christmas tree. Plopped in front of the tree, Tristan wears a tan jacket and black jeans, placing on hand on top of a silver deer decoration next to him.

Tristan looked into the camera as his mom snapped the adorable picture. “@therealtarekelmoussa 🤍🎄,” the proud mom wrote across the photo, tagging husbandTarek El Moussa, 42.

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For Thanksgiving this year, the El Moussasshared a look at their meal with their blended familywith Tarek’s daughter Taylor, 13, and son Brayden, 8, whom he shares with ex-wife Christina Hall.

“We have so much to be thankful for this year but above everything, we’re thankful for the health & happiness of our family and friends,” Tarek and Heather wrote in ajoint Instagram post. “Today is special because not only do we get to be around family but we get the chance to take a moment and reflect on the beautiful life we’ve created.”

In aprofessional family portrait, Heather held onto Taylor’s arm as she carried Tristan, while Tarek placed his arm around Brayden. The family wore matching black outfits in front of a brown backdrop.

“Grateful is an understatement,” he added in the caption. “We hope you’re all having a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 🤍 Love The El Moussas.”

“We are so excited for all his “firsts” & there’s so much to be thankful for this year,” the couple wrote, adding that their son had “brought a lightness to all of our lives🤍 Sweetest soul & sweetest laugh 🥹.”

Speaking to PEOPLE in November, Heatherdiscussed her adjustment over the past yearto being a new mom.

“So I get myself up every morning at 6 o’clock and I continue my day. And [having a newborn] didn’t really stop me. I mean, as tough as it was and as exhausted as I felt, I just continued my normal life.”

source: people.com