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The Greatest Gift
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02of 28On a ‘New Path’Hoda Kotb InstagramIn late January 2022, Kotbannounced on theTodayshow that she and fiancé Joel Schiffman had broken up.She said, “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends.“Kotb added, “Its not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season.”
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On a ‘New Path’
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In late January 2022, Kotbannounced on theTodayshow that she and fiancé Joel Schiffman had broken up.
She said, “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends.”
Kotb added, “Its not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season.”
03of 28Game TimeHoda Kotb /InstagramHope and Haley joined their mom for a game of Twister. “Old school ❤️,” wrote Kotb, who appears to be a few moves away from tangling up with her eldest, Haley, in theInstagramphoto.
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Game Time
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Hope and Haley joined their mom for a game of Twister. “Old school ❤️,” wrote Kotb, who appears to be a few moves away from tangling up with her eldest, Haley, in theInstagramphoto.
04of 28Christmas CheerHoda Kotb InstagramKotb and Schiffmanshared Christmas togetherin December 2021, alongside Hope, now 3, and Haley, now 5, and Kotb’s mother, Sameha.
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Christmas Cheer
Kotb and Schiffmanshared Christmas togetherin December 2021, alongside Hope, now 3, and Haley, now 5, and Kotb’s mother, Sameha.
05of 28Snow Day FunHoda Kotb InstagramIn February 2021, Kotb enjoyed a snow day with Haley and Hope, whobuilt a snowman with their mom.
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Snow Day Fun
In February 2021, Kotb enjoyed a snow day with Haley and Hope, whobuilt a snowman with their mom.
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A Hoppy Birthday
07of 28Birthday WishesHoda Kotb/InstagramKotb’s entire family got together to celebrate her birthday on Aug. 9, 2021. Alongside photos of the celebration, theTodayhost said, “My kinda birthday 🥳 🎂🎉.”
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Birthday Wishes
Kotb’s entire family got together to celebrate her birthday on Aug. 9, 2021. Alongside photos of the celebration, theTodayhost said, “My kinda birthday 🥳 🎂🎉.”
08of 28In Good CompanyHoda Kotb InstagramKotb posted a photo of herself, her daughters, her sister Hala, and her mother Samehaenjoying a mealtogether. “Gangs all here! Xo,” the talk show host wrote in the Instagram caption.
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In Good Company
Kotb posted a photo of herself, her daughters, her sister Hala, and her mother Samehaenjoying a mealtogether. “Gangs all here! Xo,” the talk show host wrote in the Instagram caption.
09of 28Seeing the LightsHoda Kotb InstagramHaley and Hope took in the lights of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree with their momin December 2020.
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Seeing the Lights
Haley and Hope took in the lights of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree with their momin December 2020.
10of 28Big Shoes to Fillhodakotb/InstagramKotb shareda cheeky momentwith Hope and Haley after the girls “raided mommy’s closet,” as theTodayhost wrote on Instagram. Draped in Kotb’s sweaters and jeans, the girls look as tiny – and precious– as ever.
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Big Shoes to Fill
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Kotb shareda cheeky momentwith Hope and Haley after the girls “raided mommy’s closet,” as theTodayhost wrote on Instagram. Draped in Kotb’s sweaters and jeans, the girls look as tiny – and precious– as ever.
11of 28Mother’s Day MomentHoda Kotb /InstagramKotb was all smiles next to her daughters as they celebrated their mom in 2022.“They were beaming and it just reminded me what life is,” the talk show hosttold PEOPLEof her daughters’ Mother’s Day surprises. “It’s got nothing to do with anything other than just that, the most basic of things.”
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Mother’s Day Moment
Kotb was all smiles next to her daughters as they celebrated their mom in 2022.
“They were beaming and it just reminded me what life is,” the talk show hosttold PEOPLEof her daughters' Mother’s Day surprises. “It’s got nothing to do with anything other than just that, the most basic of things.”
12of 28Father’s Day CelebrationsJoel Schiffman with daughters Hope (L) and Haley.Hoda Kotb/InstagramKotb took to Instagram to celebrate her ex-fiancé Schiffman in honor ofFather’s Day 2022.
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Father’s Day Celebrations
Joel Schiffman with daughters Hope (L) and Haley.Hoda Kotb/Instagram
Kotb took to Instagram to celebrate her ex-fiancé Schiffman in honor ofFather’s Day 2022.
13of 28We Wish You a Merry ChristmasHoda Kotb InstagramIn December 2020, Kotb, Schiffman and their familyrocked around the Christmas treein matching pajamas.
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
In December 2020, Kotb, Schiffman and their familyrocked around the Christmas treein matching pajamas.
14of 28Sesame Street SquadHoda Kotb InstagramThere’s nothing quite as cute as a family Halloween costume! The Kotb-Schiffman family dressed up asSesame Streetcharacters for Halloween 2021.
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Sesame Street Squad
There’s nothing quite as cute as a family Halloween costume! The Kotb-Schiffman family dressed up asSesame Streetcharacters for Halloween 2021.
15of 28New Year CheerHoda Kotb’s daughters Haley (L) and Hope.Hoda Kotb/ InstagramBig sis Haley Joy sat Hope Catherine on her lap to ring in 2020!
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New Year Cheer
Hoda Kotb’s daughters Haley (L) and Hope.Hoda Kotb/ Instagram
Big sis Haley Joy sat Hope Catherine on her lap to ring in 2020!
16of 28Safe & SnugglyHoda Kotb/ InstagramThere’s nothing like cuddling up to your grandma while at home with your family.
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Safe & Snuggly
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There’s nothing like cuddling up to your grandma while at home with your family.
17of 28Sharing is CaringHoda Kotb /InstagramKotb shared strands of spaghettiLady and the Tramp-style with each of her daughters in anInstagrampost from August 2021.Haley, Kotb’s first daughter, seems to have picked up her mother’s spirit of giving. In summer 2022, theTodayhosttold her audiencehow the 5-year-old used her allowance to buy an ice cream cone for a local restaurant manager.
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Sharing is Caring
Kotb shared strands of spaghettiLady and the Tramp-style with each of her daughters in anInstagrampost from August 2021.
Haley, Kotb’s first daughter, seems to have picked up her mother’s spirit of giving. In summer 2022, theTodayhosttold her audiencehow the 5-year-old used her allowance to buy an ice cream cone for a local restaurant manager.
18of 28Three Peas in a PodHoda Kotb/ InstagramHaley Joy loves having girl time with her cousins.
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Three Peas in a Pod
Haley Joy loves having girl time with her cousins.
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Family Festivities
20of 28Hope’s First HalloweenThe 7-month-old donned the cutest cookie-clad pajama pants while her doting parents watched over her.
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Hope’s First Halloween
The 7-month-old donned the cutest cookie-clad pajama pants while her doting parents watched over her.
21of 28Grandma’s GirlsHoda Kotb/InstagramKotb’s two daughters got in a lot of bonding time with their loving grandma.
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Grandma’s Girls
Kotb’s two daughters got in a lot of bonding time with their loving grandma.
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23of 28Lots of LoveHoda Kotb/InstagramHaley was ambushed with kisses from her mama.
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Lots of Love
Haley was ambushed with kisses from her mama.
24of 28Family and FriendsHoda Kotb/InstagramKotb and her daughters posed for a summerymoms-and-kids photoalongside herToday with Hoda & Jennaco-host and their executive producer Talia Parkinson.
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Family and Friends
Kotb and her daughters posed for a summerymoms-and-kids photoalongside herToday with Hoda & Jennaco-host and their executive producer Talia Parkinson.
25of 28Off to the Races!Hoda Kotb/InstagramKotb and her oldest raced in matching “Love First” tees.
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Off to the Races!
Kotb and her oldest raced in matching “Love First” tees.
26of 28Furry FriendsHoda Kotb/InstagramKotb looked to be having a blast in anInstagrampost with her daughters – and a giraffe!
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Furry Friends
Kotb looked to be having a blast in anInstagrampost with her daughters – and a giraffe!
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Trick or Treat
28of 28Sunny DaysHoda Kotb /Instagram"Feelin like summer!” Kotb wrote onInstagramin May 2021, alongside a picture of her and friend Jennifer Miller swinging Haley into the air while walking through the street.
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Sunny Days
“Feelin like summer!” Kotb wrote onInstagramin May 2021, alongside a picture of her and friend Jennifer Miller swinging Haley into the air while walking through the street.
source: people.com
