Photo: Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

01of 12Heather Rae Young and Brayden at Taylor’s Soccer GameHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramHeather Rae Youngis a proud stepmom to husbandTarek El Moussa’s two kids, Taylor Reese and Brayden, whomhe shares with ex Christina Haack. Betweencheering on Taylorat her soccer game toenjoying time with Braydenon the sidelines, theSelling Sunsetstar is a huge supporter of them.
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Heather Rae Young and Brayden at Taylor’s Soccer Game
Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

Heather Rae Youngis a proud stepmom to husbandTarek El Moussa’s two kids, Taylor Reese and Brayden, whomhe shares with ex Christina Haack. Betweencheering on Taylorat her soccer game toenjoying time with Braydenon the sidelines, theSelling Sunsetstar is a huge supporter of them.
02of 12Heather Rae Young and Her Parents With Taylor and BraydenHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramYoung instantly jumped into the role of a self-described “bonus mom” to her then-fiancé’s two kids before she became their official stepmom. She even gave her parents the title of “bonus grandparents” as well! “Family is everything,“she wrote alongside this cute photoof her and her parents with Taylor and Brayden.
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Heather Rae Young and Her Parents With Taylor and Brayden

Young instantly jumped into the role of a self-described “bonus mom” to her then-fiancé’s two kids before she became their official stepmom. She even gave her parents the title of “bonus grandparents” as well! “Family is everything,“she wrote alongside this cute photoof her and her parents with Taylor and Brayden.
03of 12Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids on HalloweenHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramYoung and El Moussa’s family wentall in on Halloweenwhenthey each dressed up in full costumes. While the couple dressed in coordinating pirate costumes, Brayden was clad in a Spider-Man ensemble and Taylor dressed as a spooky Little Red Riding Hood.
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Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids on Halloween

Young and El Moussa’s family wentall in on Halloweenwhenthey each dressed up in full costumes. While the couple dressed in coordinating pirate costumes, Brayden was clad in a Spider-Man ensemble and Taylor dressed as a spooky Little Red Riding Hood.
04of 12Heather Rae Young and Brayden Pose for a Silly SelfieHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramTongues out, hugs out! Young and Brayden cozied up for a silly photo together as they posed with funny faces for the camera.“It’s funny because three years ago, I would’ve never thought that I’d be waking up extra early to make gluten free lunches for the kids or playing family games at night or even taking dinner selfies with kids 😆 but now that I have it, I can’t imagine my life without it,“the realtor wrote on Instagram.
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Heather Rae Young and Brayden Pose for a Silly Selfie

Tongues out, hugs out! Young and Brayden cozied up for a silly photo together as they posed with funny faces for the camera.
“It’s funny because three years ago, I would’ve never thought that I’d be waking up extra early to make gluten free lunches for the kids or playing family games at night or even taking dinner selfies with kids 😆 but now that I have it, I can’t imagine my life without it,“the realtor wrote on Instagram.
05of 12Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids on VacationHeather Rae El Moussa /InstagramYoung often reflects on her own life growing up and strives to give El Moussa’s kids a memorable childhood like hers.Recalling past family trips and how special they were to both the couple, they nowbring Taylor and Brayden along with themon vacations wherever they go.For one trip,the brood went to Vegasfor a jam-packed day of fun. Between the aquarium and a nice dinner, their quick little getaway was one for the books!
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Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids on Vacation
Heather Rae El Moussa /Instagram

Young often reflects on her own life growing up and strives to give El Moussa’s kids a memorable childhood like hers.
Recalling past family trips and how special they were to both the couple, they nowbring Taylor and Brayden along with themon vacations wherever they go.
For one trip,the brood went to Vegasfor a jam-packed day of fun. Between the aquarium and a nice dinner, their quick little getaway was one for the books!
06of 12Heather Rae Young Walking Hand-In-Hand With Taylor and BraydenHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramYoung Taylor, and Brayden seem to share a close bond, but Young revealed that the process took time.While Taylor was very outgoing from the start, Brayden was a bit more shy. “From that point on it’s just been more and more amazing because my bond with them has grown so much, I can’t even picture my life without them now!” she expressed onInstagram.
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Heather Rae Young Walking Hand-In-Hand With Taylor and Brayden

Young Taylor, and Brayden seem to share a close bond, but Young revealed that the process took time.
While Taylor was very outgoing from the start, Brayden was a bit more shy. “From that point on it’s just been more and more amazing because my bond with them has grown so much, I can’t even picture my life without them now!” she expressed onInstagram.
07of 12Heather Rae Young and Taylor Have a Twinning MomentHeather Rae Young (R) with Tarek El Moussa’s daughter, Taylor.Heather Rae Young/InstagramThe stepmother-daughter duo rockedmatching black-and-white outfitsas they embraced each other for a photo.“Twinning with my favorite girl in our sweaters 🤍 ready to have a fun shopping day with daddy 🥰,“Young wrote alongside the imageon Instagram.
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Heather Rae Young and Taylor Have a Twinning Moment
Heather Rae Young (R) with Tarek El Moussa’s daughter, Taylor.Heather Rae Young/Instagram

The stepmother-daughter duo rockedmatching black-and-white outfitsas they embraced each other for a photo.
“Twinning with my favorite girl in our sweaters 🤍 ready to have a fun shopping day with daddy 🥰,“Young wrote alongside the imageon Instagram.
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Heather Rae Young Shares Throwback Images of Taylor and Brayden
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Young stepped into the lives of Brayden and Taylor whenshe met their dad in 2019. Since then, she’s spent so much time with them and become part of the family.
Not only has she helped and supported the kids over the years, but she’s expressed that she’s learned so much from them as well.
09of 12Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids in the MountainsHeather Rae El Moussa/InstagramYoung and El Moussa bought a space near the home where she grew up and built amountain house from scratch together. In February,the family stood in the snowand posed in the exact spot where it would be built.
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Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids in the Mountains

Young and El Moussa bought a space near the home where she grew up and built amountain house from scratch together. In February,the family stood in the snowand posed in the exact spot where it would be built.
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Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Mousse Cheer on Taylor

11of 12Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids at Their WeddingTarek El Moussa/InstagramYoung and El Moussatied the knotduring awedding ceremonyin October 2022 near Santa Barbara, California alongsidefamily in friends.“I’m just excited to live this life with her. We’ve got the two babies, we have a family, and we have a very bright future,” El Moussa tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa With Their Kids at Their Wedding
Tarek El Moussa/Instagram

Young and El Moussatied the knotduring awedding ceremonyin October 2022 near Santa Barbara, California alongsidefamily in friends.
“I’m just excited to live this life with her. We’ve got the two babies, we have a family, and we have a very bright future,” El Moussa tells PEOPLE exclusively.
12of 12Heather Rae Young Celebrating Easter With Taylor and BraydenHeather Rae Young/InstagramOne big, hoppy family! El Moussa and Young celebrated theirfirst Easter togetherwith the kids since getting married — and it was quite the event! Not only did they have a beautifully decorated Sunday picnic, butthey had Easter bunnies in attendanceas well!
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Heather Rae Young Celebrating Easter With Taylor and Brayden

One big, hoppy family! El Moussa and Young celebrated theirfirst Easter togetherwith the kids since getting married — and it was quite the event! Not only did they have a beautifully decorated Sunday picnic, butthey had Easter bunnies in attendanceas well!
source: people.com