Jenna Bush Hager posed with her eldest mini-me daughter, Mila, in sweet family snaps taken as she celebrated her 43rd birthday on Monday.
The TV personality – who will launch a new show titled Today with Jenna & Friends following Hoda Kotb’s departure – shared two selfies on her main Instagram page during the special day.
In one image, Jenna flashed a cheerful smile as the 11-year-old stood next to her while holding a tray of tasty, sweet cupcakes.
The star shares Mila, as well as Poppy, nine, and Hal, five, with husband Henry Chase Hager – who she tied the knot with in 2008.
The author’s other children also joined in the festivities as they helped celebrate Jenna’s birthday.
The group gathered in what appeared to be a kitchen and another photo showed Jenna blowing out a candle that had been placed on top of one of the cupcakes.
Jenna Bush Hager posed with her eldest mini-me daughter, Mila, in sweet family snaps taken as she celebrated her 43rd birthday on Monday
In one image, the TV personality flashed a cheerful smile as the 11-year-old stood next to her while holding a tray of tasty, sweet cupcakes
In the caption of the post, the NBC host wrote to her followers, “I feel so grateful for all the love…I’m really enjoying it.”
‘As someone wrote to me today, hoping that I would slow things down a bit so I can appreciate every second. Thank you for everything.’
After officially turning a year older on Monday, the mother of three revealed the gift her children gave her at the wedding Today with Hoda and Jenna.
While speaking with Kotb during Tuesday’s episode, the media personality explained that she received several birthday coupons.
“They made me a poster where they wrote that they were giving me all kinds of discount coupons,” the journalist said.
‘Hal’s was, he would go to bed early. Poppy said ‘foot massage’, but then she changed her mind because she thought it would be gross to give me a foot massage, and she said ‘hand massage’.”
Jenna added that Mila’s birthday coupon included a total of “Four free babysitting moments.”
As she continued to think about the big night, Jenna told Hoda that her family made her “go away” so they could surprise her.
The group gathered in what appeared to be a kitchen and another photo showed Jenna blowing out a candle that had been placed on one of the cupcakes.
After officially turning a year older on Monday, the mother of three revealed the gift her kids gave her on Today with Hoda & Jenna; seen in NYC earlier this month
In regards to the adorable family photos, Kotb said, “There’s something about that photo that you showed, which is what your life really is at the end of the day: it’s the five of you, the cupcakes, someone’s having a party. collapse.’
Jenna humorously responded, “Hal had a bit of a meltdown.”
In the second photo, her son was seen sitting on his mother’s lap, with his head turned away from the camera.
However, she described her 43rd birthday as “so much fun,” saying, “I honestly felt so grateful for all the people in my life.”
“I feel like birthdays are a fun time, just to take stock and say, ‘Wow, look how lucky I am.’ That’s how I felt too.’
And on Monday’s episode, Bush Hager — the daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush — got the chance to further ring in her 43rd birthday with co-host Hoda Kotb.
The star was gifted both champagne and flowers, with Jenna revealing to Kotb that she is ‘pre-menopausal’.
She then handed out the gift she received from her husband, Henry, saying, “We put up our Christmas tree last night and [my husband] Henry [Hager] did something very nice for me.’
The star was gifted both champagne and flowers, with Jenna revealing to Kotb that she is ‘pre-menopausal’; seen in 2022 in Nashville
“He planned a murder mystery-themed dinner party. I’ve always wanted to do that, where you solve a mystery.’
When Kotb asked who won the game, Jenna replied, “I don’t know!” I can’t remember because it’s not really a matter of winning or losing. It’s more about who gets killed.’
‘He knew I always wanted to do it, it was a lot of fun. Anyway, we celebrated, and now today is Monday, and I’m chill.”
On Monday, Jenna’s twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush, also got the chance to celebrate her 43rd birthday.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Jenna talked about plans for the special holiday this week.
‘On Wednesday before Thanksgiving we throw a joint party for the children. Don’t you think birthdays are sweet for the kids? They will celebrate. Mila wants to make a cake.’
Jenna has previously opened up about raising her kids with Henry — and last year, in August, the topic was brought up on Today with Hoda & Jenna, per Decision maker.
The TV presenter said: ‘I spend almost all my time raising kind children. All the other stuff doesn’t really interest me.’
She then handed out the gift she received from her husband, Henry, saying, “We put up our Christmas tree last night and [my husband] Henry [Hager] did something very nice for me
Craig Melvin will replace Kotb, and Bush Hager will host her own fourth hour-long show, titled Today with Jenna & Friends – which will have “a rotating cast of fill-in co-hosts until a permanent host is named”; Kotb and Jenna seen in NYC in February
“I don’t care if they are number one in their class or go to good schools. I just want them to be the kind of kids who are nice.”
In addition to her recent birthday celebrations, Jenna has been busy hosting segments for Today.
A few months earlier, it was confirmed that Hoda Kotb will be leaving today from January 10, 2025 – and she later revealed that the main reason for her departure was due to her two children.
Craig Melvin will replace Kotb, and Bush Hager will host her own fourth hour-long show, titled Today with Jenna & Friends — which will “feature a rotating cast of fill-in hosts until a permanent host is named.”