Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka celebrate Christmas with their twins and 3 dogs: ‘Lots of love’

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s family went on Christmas.

the How can I meet your mother The alum, 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 their three brood dogs.

“Merry Christmas and lots of love from 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 decorated with a couple of Elton John ornaments.

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The couple, who are good friends with the music legend, wore festive pajamas with their children, with Harris wearing a Santa Claus hat with the twins’ name “Papa” imprinted on it. Two of the dogs even dressed up for the holiday in the cozy family shot.

In October, the couple celebrated the twins’ birthdays with an Instagram tribute where Harris shared sweet photos hugging each of his children, along with a heartfelt caption reflecting on the occasion.

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He wrote, “Today I am twelve years old. Harper and Gideon are without a doubt the two greatest things that ever happened to me.” “They inspire me, they make me laugh, they allow me to be an imperfect parent, and they fill me with a kind of love I never knew could exist.”

Noting that parenting is “all-consuming” and “the most challenging thing David and I have ever done,” Disconnected The actor added that his children are “worth it.”

“They’re amazing. They’re my kids. They’re my world,” he said, adding, “I’m so proud of who they’ve become, who they’ve become, and I’m so grateful to have them in my life.”

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Burtka shared a photo of the twins on his Instagram, writing: “Happy golden 12th birthday to these amazing babies!

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“You’re kind, caring, passionate, creative and have the best sense of humor. I’m proud to be your dad and can’t wait to see how the next 12 years develop,” Burtka continued. “I couldn’t have asked for better babies! #goldenbirthday #12on12”