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Neil Patrick HarrisandDavid Burtka’s family went all out forChristmas.TheHow I Met Your Motheralum, 49, and his husband, 47, celebrated the holiday with a family photo featuring their 12-year-old twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, as well as the brood’s three dogs.“Merry Christmas and much lovefrom Ella, David, Gideon, Spike, Papa, Harper and Gidget,” Harris wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of the family next to the tree, which appeared to be decked out with a couple ofElton Johnornaments.The couple, who isgood friends with the music legend, sported festive pajamas with their kids, as Harris wore a Santa hat printed with “Papa,” the twins' name for him. Even two of the dogs donned holiday attire in the cozy family shot.In October, the couple celebrated the twins' birthdays with Instagram tributes as Harris shared sweet pictures hugging each of his kids, along with a heartfelt caption reflecting on the occasion.David Burtka/Instagram"Twelve years old today. Harper and Gideon are, without question,the greatest two things that have ever happened to me," he wrote. “They inspire me, make me chortle, allow me to be an imperfect father, and fill me with a type of love I never knew could exist.“Noting that parenting is “all-consuming” and “the most constantly challenging thing David and I have ever done,” theUncoupledactor added that his kids are “so, so worth it.““They are remarkable. They are my children. They are my world,” he shared, adding: “I am supremely proud of who they have become, of who they are becoming, and am just so grateful to have them in my life.“RELATED VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Family Dress Up as Epic Fast Food Mascots for HalloweenBurtka shared a photo of the twins to his own Instagram, writing: “Happy 12th GOLDEN Birthday to these incredible kids! I can’t believe how fast this has all gone! I am so proud of how you are growing up.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“You are sweet, caring, compassionate, creative and you have the best sense of humor. I am proud to be your dad and I can’t wait to see how the next 12 years evolve,” Burtka continued. “I couldn’t ask for better kids! #goldenbirthday#12on12”
Neil Patrick HarrisandDavid Burtka’s family went all out forChristmas.
TheHow I Met Your Motheralum, 49, and his husband, 47, celebrated the holiday with a family photo featuring their 12-year-old twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, as well as the brood’s three dogs.
“Merry Christmas and much lovefrom Ella, David, Gideon, Spike, Papa, Harper and Gidget,” Harris wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of the family next to the tree, which appeared to be decked out with a couple ofElton Johnornaments.
The couple, who isgood friends with the music legend, sported festive pajamas with their kids, as Harris wore a Santa hat printed with “Papa,” the twins' name for him. Even two of the dogs donned holiday attire in the cozy family shot.
In October, the couple celebrated the twins' birthdays with Instagram tributes as Harris shared sweet pictures hugging each of his kids, along with a heartfelt caption reflecting on the occasion.
David Burtka/Instagram
“Twelve years old today. Harper and Gideon are, without question,the greatest two things that have ever happened to me,” he wrote. “They inspire me, make me chortle, allow me to be an imperfect father, and fill me with a type of love I never knew could exist.”
Noting that parenting is “all-consuming” and “the most constantly challenging thing David and I have ever done,” theUncoupledactor added that his kids are “so, so worth it.”
“They are remarkable. They are my children. They are my world,” he shared, adding: “I am supremely proud of who they have become, of who they are becoming, and am just so grateful to have them in my life.”
RELATED VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Family Dress Up as Epic Fast Food Mascots for Halloween
Burtka shared a photo of the twins to his own Instagram, writing: “Happy 12th GOLDEN Birthday to these incredible kids! I can’t believe how fast this has all gone! I am so proud of how you are growing up.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“You are sweet, caring, compassionate, creative and you have the best sense of humor. I am proud to be your dad and I can’t wait to see how the next 12 years evolve,” Burtka continued. “I couldn’t ask for better kids! #goldenbirthday#12on12”
source: people.com
