Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega expanded their family two years after their wedding in 2014 and have been capturing their children's journey ever since.
Their firstborn, Ocean, was born in December 2016, and they welcomed their second child, Kingston, in June 2019. In December 2020, the couple shared the news of their third baby's upcoming arrival.
"We've had a unique year that has helped us better understand what truly matters," they shared along with a clip from the "Beautiful Christmas" music video showcasing Alexa's exposed baby bump.
In May 2021, their daughter Rio made her debut on social media through a photo of her and her proud parents holding hands at the hospital. "We've been a bit absent lately. Let's just say we've once again realized that God is always in control. You may have your own plans for your life, but what truly counts is His plan," Carlos explained in the heartwarming caption at that time. "Little Rio couldn't wait to join her brothers and make her presence known! Mom is doing well, and our baby girl is making remarkable progress in the NICU."
Scroll down to view the most adorable family photos of the PenaVega couple throughout the years.
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Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega's Family Photos Over the Years
Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega started growing their family two years after their 2014 wedding and have been documenting their kids’ lives ever since.
The star of Spy Kids welcomed their first son, Ocean, in December 2016, and their second son, Kingston, in June 2019. In December 2020, they announced that they were expecting their third child with the member of Big Time Rush.
Captioning footage from the "Beautiful Christmas" music video, which showcased Alexa's exposed baby bump, they reflected, "This year has been a bit unusual, but it has also helped us recognize what truly matters."
In May 2021, Daughter Rio made her first appearance on social media alongside her parents, as they were photographed holding hands at the hospital. Carlos captioned the photo, expressing their belief in God's control and the importance of His plan. He also mentioned that Rio couldn't wait to join her brothers and that both mom and baby were doing well, with Rio showing great strength in the NICU.
In November 2023, Alexa took to Instagram to announce that she and Carlos were expecting another addition to the PenaVega family. She expressed gratitude for their adventurous spirits and excitement for the arrival of their fourth child.
Keep scrolling to see the pair’s cutest family photos over the years:
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Pool Play
“#SquadGoals,” Alexa captioned an April 2017 Instagram photo with her baby boy.
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Mirror, Mirror
"Nothing like family selfies in the bathroom mirror,” she wrote via Instagram in May 2018.
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Baby on Board
In April 2019, the then-pregnant star showed her baby bump progress.
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Family of Four
"So in love with these three boys,” Alexa captioned an August 2019 family photo.
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Big Fans
The couple and their sons repped the Seattle Seahawks in a January 2020 Instagram post.
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Beach Babes
The family of four enjoyed a June 2020 beach day.
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LOL
"Family photos are easy! Said no one ever,” Alexa wrote alongside an April 2021 Instagram photo showing her bare bump.
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Welcome to the Family
She and Carlos introduced Rio in May 2021.
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Home From the Hospital
Carlos shared their first selfie as a family of five, writing via Instagram: “Everyone is finally back home, safe and healthy.”
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Mini Milestone
Carlos celebrated his daughter Rio’s first month with the family in a June 2021 Instagram post.
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Lazy Day
"I had a dream I was pregnant again last night," Alexa wrote alongside a June 2021 family photo via Instagram. "I'm not mad at it."
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Running Errands
"Found a mirror so this was my chance to get us all!” Alexa captioned a family photo taken during an October 2021 shopping trip.
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Time to Travel
"Welp — the Big Time Rush tour is now in full swing," Carlos shared on Instagram as he embarked on this six-month adventure with his wife and kids by his side. "We successfully navigated the first leg of our journey, ensuring that all our bags made it safely. Does it get any smoother from here on out?"
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Sunset Shot
“Don’t let fear hold you back from living your dreams,” Carlos captioned a March 2022 boat selfie via Instagram.
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Selfie Time
“We found a mirror ️,” the Miami native wrote via Instagram in May 2022 while posing with two of her little ones.
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Big Time Guests
Carlos excitedly shared an Instagram Story video backstage at the concert venue with his sons Ocean and Kingston, as they joined him on Big Time Rush's summer tour in June 2022.
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Tour Crew
The musician gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his family’s life on the road while touring with Big Time Rush in July 2022.
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Travel Squad
Carlos snapped a September 2022 selfie of the family of five riding in the car, en route to their “next adventure.”
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Dad’s Twin
“My NOT so little Ocean . They grow up so fast!!” the “Waves” crooner wrote via Instagram in February 2023.
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Master Puzzlers
Alexa, Carlos and their boys were all smiles when they completed a dinosaur puzzle in April 2023.