01of 20Sunset SwimsJennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and kids.Jennifer Lopez/InstagramAfter two years of “true friendship” and “so much love,” Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez delighted fans (andEllen DeGeneres) when they announcedtheir engagementon March 9.Most importantly to the couple, their children from prior marriages have been close from the start and were eager for them to take this next step, a sourcetold PEOPLE.“The kids are amazing together. And they have wanted Jennifer and Alex to get married for a long time,” the source said, adding, “They will all definitely be a huge part of the wedding.“Before you get overwhelmed imagining just how cute their wedding will be, here’s a look back at some of the sweetest photos of the couple’s blended family.
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Sunset Swims
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and kids.Jennifer Lopez/Instagram
After two years of “true friendship” and “so much love,” Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez delighted fans (andEllen DeGeneres) when they announcedtheir engagementon March 9.
Most importantly to the couple, their children from prior marriages have been close from the start and were eager for them to take this next step, a sourcetold PEOPLE.
“The kids are amazing together. And they have wanted Jennifer and Alex to get married for a long time,” the source said, adding, “They will all definitely be a huge part of the wedding.”
Before you get overwhelmed imagining just how cute their wedding will be, here’s a look back at some of the sweetest photos of the couple’s blended family.
02of 20Holiday HappinessJennifer Lopez/TwitterThe pop star and former MLB player began merging their families early on in their relationship, and have since celebrated holidays and taken vacations together.The couple each have two children from their prior marriages - Lopez shares 11-year-old twinsMaximilian “Max” David and Emme Maribelwith ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Rodriguez shares daughters Ella, 10, and Natasha, 14, with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.“I was so loving to his kids and he was so loving and accepting of mine, and they embraced each other right away. [It was] ‘I get a new bonus brother and sisters to hang out with all the time and it’s nice,’ “Lopez previously told PEOPLEof how well their families clicked.
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Holiday Happiness
Jennifer Lopez/Twitter
The pop star and former MLB player began merging their families early on in their relationship, and have since celebrated holidays and taken vacations together.
The couple each have two children from their prior marriages - Lopez shares 11-year-old twinsMaximilian “Max” David and Emme Maribelwith ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Rodriguez shares daughters Ella, 10, and Natasha, 14, with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.
“I was so loving to his kids and he was so loving and accepting of mine, and they embraced each other right away. [It was] ‘I get a new bonus brother and sisters to hang out with all the time and it’s nice,’ “Lopez previously told PEOPLEof how well their families clicked.
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Sister Snuggles
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Feeling the Love
“Kids are so beautiful and open to love and new friends,” Lopeztold PEOPLEof the bond that’s grown between their children.
A-Rod added, “Our kids have become best friends and that keeps us both grounded and appreciative. We couldn’t have asked for anything better than the four of them getting along as they do.”
05of 20Musical MomentsJennifer Lopez/InstagramLopez isn’t the only talented musician in this family! The proud mamafilmed the girlsas they gathered together to cover Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” on the ukulele over the holidays. Here’s hoping that they form a full-fledged girl band (or at least perform at the wedding)!
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Musical Moments
Lopez isn’t the only talented musician in this family! The proud mamafilmed the girlsas they gathered together to cover Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” on the ukulele over the holidays. Here’s hoping that they form a full-fledged girl band (or at least perform at the wedding)!
06of 20Tree ToppersJennifer Lopez/InstagramMax, Emme and Ella showed off their teamwork whiledecoratingthe Christmas tree with ornaments and bunches of red roses alongside Lopez and Rodriguez at their Miami home in December.
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Tree Toppers
Max, Emme and Ella showed off their teamwork whiledecoratingthe Christmas tree with ornaments and bunches of red roses alongside Lopez and Rodriguez at their Miami home in December.
07of 20Christmas SpiritJennifer Lopez/InstagramThe kids couldn’t help goofing off as they helped deck the halls, with Max dabbing for the camera and Emme and Ella flashing peace signs.
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Christmas Spirit
The kids couldn’t help goofing off as they helped deck the halls, with Max dabbing for the camera and Emme and Ella flashing peace signs.
08of 20Cuddle PuddleJennifer Lopez/InstagramEmme and her mom shared a sweet embrace while Max and Ella cuddled up to Rodriguez beside them in this adorable family shot.
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Cuddle Puddle
Emme and her mom shared a sweet embrace while Max and Ella cuddled up to Rodriguez beside them in this adorable family shot.
09of 20Carpool CrewJennifer Lopez/InstagramJ.Lo and A-Rod know how to transform their morning carpoolinto a party! The whole crew got pumped up about the weekend on their way to school in an Instagram Story video Lopez posted in March 2018.“What morning is it? Is it Monday? Is it Friday?” the multi-threat entertainer asked the kids, who were quick to show their enthusiasm for it being Fri-“yay!”
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Carpool Crew
J.Lo and A-Rod know how to transform their morning carpoolinto a party! The whole crew got pumped up about the weekend on their way to school in an Instagram Story video Lopez posted in March 2018.
“What morning is it? Is it Monday? Is it Friday?” the multi-threat entertainer asked the kids, who were quick to show their enthusiasm for it being Fri-“yay!”
10of 20Gang’s All HereJennifer Lopez/InstagramThe whole family showed up to support Natasha, Ella and Emme at their dance recital in June 2018 - along with Lopez’s ex-husband Marc Anthony, with whom she co-parents the twins.
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Gang’s All Here
The whole family showed up to support Natasha, Ella and Emme at their dance recital in June 2018 - along with Lopez’s ex-husband Marc Anthony, with whom she co-parents the twins.
11of 20Dance DivasJennifer Lopez/InstagramThe singandthey dance! The resemblance among the three girls was even more pronounced than usual when they got all glammed up in their recital makeup.
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Dance Divas
The singandthey dance! The resemblance among the three girls was even more pronounced than usual when they got all glammed up in their recital makeup.
12of 20Proud ParentsAlex Rodriguez InstagramRodriguez, Anthony and Lopez all seemed to get along well as they came together to celebrate Emme’s recital, which the former baseball pro documentedon Instagram. Lopez and Anthony haveremained on particularly good termssince their 2011 split, even collaborating on a Spanish-language album together.
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Proud Parents
Alex Rodriguez Instagram
Rodriguez, Anthony and Lopez all seemed to get along well as they came together to celebrate Emme’s recital, which the former baseball pro documentedon Instagram. Lopez and Anthony haveremained on particularly good termssince their 2011 split, even collaborating on a Spanish-language album together.
13of 20Family VacationJennifer Lopez/InstagramThe “El Anillo” singer jetted off to the Bahamas with her beau and their kids to ring in her birthday in July 2018, where theageless beautyturned 49.Rodriguez shared a sweet birthday shoutout to his love on Instagram, writing, “For someone who has been about giving everything she has 365 days a year- to our children, our families, the world- I hope today, we can give you all the happiness you deserve. I love you mucho Macha 13.”
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Family Vacation
The “El Anillo” singer jetted off to the Bahamas with her beau and their kids to ring in her birthday in July 2018, where theageless beautyturned 49.
Rodriguez shared a sweet birthday shoutout to his love on Instagram, writing, “For someone who has been about giving everything she has 365 days a year- to our children, our families, the world- I hope today, we can give you all the happiness you deserve. I love you mucho Macha 13.”
14of 20Beach BondingJennifer Lopez/InstagramThe former New York Yankee player’s daughters have been a huge fan of Lopez from the get-go. “She is sucha great role model. They look at her like she’s the Messiah,” Rodrigueztold PEOPLEin October 2017 of Ella and Natasha’s feelings toward theWorld of Dancejudge.At the time, the girls would often accompany Rodriguez to see Lopez’sAll I Haveresidency showat Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, where they got to be part of her backstage crew. “When they’re in Las Vegas, I don’t think they leave Jennifer’s side,” he said, adding that his daughters were “super thrilled” to spend time with her.
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Beach Bonding
The former New York Yankee player’s daughters have been a huge fan of Lopez from the get-go. “She is sucha great role model. They look at her like she’s the Messiah,” Rodrigueztold PEOPLEin October 2017 of Ella and Natasha’s feelings toward theWorld of Dancejudge.
At the time, the girls would often accompany Rodriguez to see Lopez’sAll I Haveresidency showat Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, where they got to be part of her backstage crew. “When they’re in Las Vegas, I don’t think they leave Jennifer’s side,” he said, adding that his daughters were “super thrilled” to spend time with her.
15of 20Sporty SquadAlex Rodriguez/InstagramThe blended-family brood playfullyposed togetherto promote the former baseball star’s limited-edition baseball bats inJuly 2018.
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Sporty Squad
Alex Rodriguez/Instagram
The blended-family brood playfullyposed togetherto promote the former baseball star’s limited-edition baseball bats inJuly 2018.
16of 20Courtside CrewLondon Ent/Splash News OnlineFamily date night! The whole crew seemed to be in good spirits as they took in a Los Angeles Lakers game inJanuary 2018, with Emme and Ella even sharing a seat.
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Courtside Crew
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Family date night! The whole crew seemed to be in good spirits as they took in a Los Angeles Lakers game inJanuary 2018, with Emme and Ella even sharing a seat.
17of 20Sweet SelfiesAlex Rodriguez/InstagramRodriguez is known for being theultimate Instagram boyfriend(fiancé, now!), and it looks like he’s passed down his strong selfie game to his daughter Natasha.
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Sweet Selfies
Rodriguez is known for being theultimate Instagram boyfriend(fiancé, now!), and it looks like he’s passed down his strong selfie game to his daughter Natasha.
18of 20Helping HandJennifer Lopez InstagramRodriguez gave Emme a boost as they decorated their Christmas tree in 2017.
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Helping Hand
Jennifer Lopez Instagram
Rodriguez gave Emme a boost as they decorated their Christmas tree in 2017.
19of 20Pajama PartyEmme got another boost - this time from Natasha - in this adorable twinning photo, with Rodriguez and Lopez’s respective kids (as well as her niece Lucie Wren Lopez-Goldfried) posing in matching plaid pajamas ahead of their jointThanksgiving celebrationin 2017.
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Emme got another boost - this time from Natasha - in this adorable twinning photo, with Rodriguez and Lopez’s respective kids (as well as her niece Lucie Wren Lopez-Goldfried) posing in matching plaid pajamas ahead of their jointThanksgiving celebrationin 2017.
20of 20Pool PalsAna CarballosaThings were going swimmingly just three months into the couple’s relationship, with the pair already beginning to blend their families during a weekendpool partyin June 2017.
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Pool Pals
Ana Carballosa
Things were going swimmingly just three months into the couple’s relationship, with the pair already beginning to blend their families during a weekendpool partyin June 2017.
source: people.com
