Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy pose with son Rome on Christmas.Photo:jenna johnson/Instagram
jenna johnson/Instagram
Val ChmerkovskiyandJenna Johnsonare celebrating their firstChristmasas parents!
The professional dancers shared a sweet phot of their family of three, which included 11-month-old son Rome, as they celebrated Christmas together. Posing in front of the Christmas tree, Jenna and Val hold Rome up, smiling for a sweet picture on Instagram.
Jenna also included photos with Val’s brotherMaks Chmerkovskiy, his wifePeta Murgatroydand their sons Shai, 6, and Rio, 6 months, as well as Jenna’s entire family.
“My favorite Christmas yet 🎄Not only was this Rome’s first Christmas (which made today so magical) but I was also able to spend the day with both my families. I know that this won’t always be able to happen, so I’m soaking in these moments and memories shared ♥️,” Jenna began her caption.“Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope you had a beautiful day. And a HUGE thank you to@pendryparkcityfor setting up our rooms to feel just like home. You guys have made us truly feel like family here.”
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This isn’t the first big celebration Chmerkovskiy and Johnson have had this month. Earlier in December, Chmerkovskiy wonDancing with the Starswith his partnerXochitl Gomez, 17, taking home the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
Before Chmerkovskiy won, Johnsonposted a sweet photo of her son Rome cheering on his dadas heproudly held onto his Mirrorball trophyfrom season 20 ofDancing with the Stars.
The dancer also captured a shot of her son nestled between her Mirrorball fromDancing with the Stars: Athletesand Chmerkovskiy’s trophy.
“‘Vote for my daddy tonight on#dwts🪩,'” Johnson wrote in her caption.
After this season’s trophy made it’s way home, Johnsonshared another photo of Rome and the trophy, this time next to his dad.
“‘Dad said we’re putting this in my room!’ -Rome,” Johnson joked in her caption.
Back in July, the new mom opened up aboutnavigating their different parenting styleswhen asked in an Instagram Q&A if she and Chmerkovskiy have “different belief systems” and how they handle it.
“Yes!!! Being completely transparent, at first, it was very hard to navigate because we grew up completely different and in very different cultures,” Johnson shared.
Johnson then explained that Rome “will have such a unique experience growing up withRussian-speaking grandparentsin New York and Christian grandparents in Utah!”
“Life is beautiful to be able to experience it all. My biggest advice to anyone in a similar position … don’t shy away from it! Face it head on and have the hard conversations!! They are worth it!!” she concluded.
source: people.com
