AceShowbiz - On Tuesday, August 20, Heather Rae El Moussa (Heather Rae Young) took to Instagram to mark her stepson Brayden's 9th birthday with a heartwarming tribute. The post featured a carousel of photos from Brayden's childhood, capturing his journey from infancy to the strong-willed, lovable boy he is today.

"Can't believe my handsome bonus son is 9 today," Heather wrote. "When I met you, you were still running around in diapers and you have grown up to be a strong-willed, lovable, funny boy."

Heather expressed her admiration for Brayden's infectious laughter and his resemblance to his father, Tarek El Moussa. She also acknowledged the special bond they share, expressing how grateful she is to be his stepmom.

"You make everyone around you laugh," she continued. "You remind me so much of your daddy and I am so lucky that I get to be your stepmom. I love you so much Bray Bray. Happy birthday love."

Along with Brayden, Heather is also a stepmom to Tarek's daughter, 13-year-old Taylor, from his previous marriage to Christina Hall. In January 2023, Heather and Tarek welcomed their first child together, a son named Tristan.

In addition to her Instagram post, Heather shared more photos of Brayden on her Instagram Stories, including a sweet moment of him hugging a puppy. Tarek also shared some of the photos on his social media account.

Navigating life as a blended family can have its challenges, but Heather Rae and Tarek make it look effortless. The love and support they provide to all three of their children is evident in their heartwarming tributes and social media posts.

As Christina Hall (Christina El Moussa) also shared a tribute to Brayden on his birthday, it is clear that despite their past differences, the blended El Moussa-Hall family continues to prioritize the well-being and happiness of their children.