Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa share rare childhood photos of daughter Taylor for her 16th birthday

Christina Haack melted hearts with a candid throwback of her holding her daughter, Taylor El Moussa. The reality star shared a reel packed with unseen childhood snaps of Taylor on September 22, giving fans a sweet trip down memory lane. She kicked off the caption with, “How is my baby girl 16?” as she celebrated her daughter’s 16th birthday milestone.

In another throwback image, Haack can be seen proudly showing off her baby bump with Taylor placing a sweet kiss on her tummy. The mother-daughter duo twinned in blue beachside outfits while posing by the sea, making the moment feel extra wholesome. Alongside the slideshow, Haack shared a heartfelt tribute to her daughter, writing, “Taylor, you make me so proud every single day. You work hard at everything you do, without being asked to.”

In another throwback, little Taylor can be seen looking adorable in a bright orange jersey, capturing her early love for sports. Haack used the photo to celebrate not just her daughter’s birthday but also the person she has grown into, praising Taylor’s personality, achievements and the special place she holds in her life. She wrote, “Straight As and excelling at soccer. You try hard, and you just get it. You are kind, smart, sweet, determined, an old soul and drop-dead gorgeous. You changed my life in all the best ways. I’ll ALWAYS be here for you; I’ll always have your back, and you’ll always be my baby. I LOVE YOU”

In another image, a much younger Taylor is seen wearing a Minnie Mouse headband while flashing a sweet smile at the camera. The candid snap captured her playful side and provided another adorable glimpse into her childhood. The throwback photos and Haack’s heartfelt birthday message proved how the mother-daughter duo has shared a close bond through the years, with Haack proudly cheering Taylor on as she grows up.

Taylor’s dad and Christina Haack's ex, Tarek El Moussa, also joined in on the birthday love, sharing several sweet throwback photos to celebrate his daughter turning 16. In one candid snap, the proud dad can be seen planting a kiss on Taylor’s cheek, capturing a warm father-daughter moment that highlighted the close bond between the two.

In another adorable childhood snap, little Taylor is seen wearing a blue shirt while holding a tiny puppy in her arms. She can be seen looking straight at the camera with an expression full of love for her furry friend, making the candid moment even more precious. The photos came with a heartfelt caption, which read, in part, “The day you made me a dad, my life changed forever. Somehow, 16 years passed in a blink, I almost can’t believe it’s real. Part of me wishes I could go back and hold on to every one of those moments a little longer! But I am just so proud of the strong, smart, kind, beautiful person you are! And I am so excited to see where life takes us next.”

Another sweet father-daughter moment showed Tarek El Moussa holding a younger Taylor close as they pose for the camera by the sea. El Moussa wore a blue T-shirt, gray shorts, a cap and black sunglasses, while little Taylor looked adorable in a matching blue top and blue plaid skirt. With Taylor's big smile and her father's arm wrapped around her, the photo captured a genuinely warm moment between the father and daughter.

In another picture, Tarek El Moussa and Taylor can be seen soaking up some quality time by the beach, looking completely carefree while posing for the camera. Their huge smiles say it all, with the father-daughter duo seemingly making the most of their sunny getaway together. The doting dad also made sure to show love to his daughter, writing further, “You’ll always be my little girl. And after 16 years, one thing is still true. Every part of life is better with you in it.”