HGTV star Christina Haack shared an adorable moment with fans when she posted about her recent dinner date with 10-year-old son Brayden El Moussa. The heartwarming Instagram Stories snapshot captured the mother-son duo beaming as they embraced at their restaurant table.
The 42-year-old television personality captioned the photo with simple but touching words. “My sweet dinner date ❤️,” she wrote over the image, showcasing the special bond she maintains with her middle child.
This latest dinner outing continues a tradition between Haack and Brayden, whom she shares with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa. The timing of their dinner date comes as Haack navigates her personal life following her recent divorce from Josh Hall, which was finalized in August 2025.
Brayden, who was born on August 20, 2015, has interests in soccer, Jiu-Jitsu, and marine life, particularly sharks, as noted by his stepmother Heather Rae El Moussa in previous social media posts.
A Tradition of Special Mother-Son Moments
This recent dinner date wasn’t an isolated occasion for the mother-son pair. Last December, Haack shared another photo from one of their restaurant outings, revealing the thoughtful gentleman her son has become. “Date night with the sweetest date there ever was. He opens doors, knows how to order for me, great conversation and laughs,” she wrote in her caption. “As it should be….. Love my lil man. ❤️.”
Following that evening, Brayden surprised his mother with a handwritten note that showcased his appreciation for their time together. Written in cursive, the touching message read, “Dear mom, Your [sic] the best mom I can have! I love spending time with you!” The note continued, “I love going to dinner with you! And I’m so thankful for you! I’m so thankful I have such a hard working mom!!! Love, Brayden.”
Haack’s response to finding the note revealed how much these gestures mean to her. “Coming home from work to this sweet note makes it all worth it. 😭❤️😭,” she shared on her Instagram Stories.
The bond between Haack and Brayden reflects the successful co-parenting relationship she maintains with Tarek El Moussa, despite their 2018 divorce. Both parents have worked to prioritize their children’s well-being above personal differences.
Blended Family Success
Haack’s dinner dates with Brayden take place within the context of a larger blended family dynamic that includes his sister, Taylor, 15, and half-brother, Hudson, 6, whom Haack shares with ex-husband Ant Anstead. The family successfully comes together for important occasions, including Taylor’s recent 15th birthday celebration, where both biological parents and stepparents gathered to honor the teenager.
Haack frequently shares individual moments with each of her children through social media posts, with the dinner dates occurring outside of her television filming schedule.
As Brayden approaches his teenage years, Haack continues to document their mother-son outings on social media.
