Model and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo has given fans a touching look into her first Christmas as a mother. The 33-year-old celebrated the festive season with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey, and their five-month-old daughter, Colette, sharing a series of intimate family moments on social media.
From Baby Bump to Baby's First Christmas
In a poignant social media post on December 26, Culpo reflected on how dramatically her life has transformed in just one year. She shared side-by-side videos: one from 2024 showing her cradling her baby bump by the Christmas tree, and another from this year featuring baby Colette seated happily in a floor booster beside the same tree.
The infant looked adorable in a red onesie with a matching bow headband, sitting next to the family dog, Oliver Sprinkles. Capturing the sentiment of the moment, Culpo lovingly captioned the post, "The best little Christmas present."
Festive Family Adventures at Disneyland
The new family of three also marked the holidays with a joyful trip to Disneyland. Pictures from the outing show the couple dressed in coordinated black-and-red outfits, holding their daughter in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Culpo accessorized with a sequined Mickey Mouse ear headband, while McCaffrey wore a Santa-themed hat complete with mouse ears. Sharing the cozy family photo on Instagram, the former Miss Rhode Island USA wrote, "Happy coziest time of the year! Love you all."
Embracing the Challenges and Joys of Motherhood
Alongside the festive cheer, Culpo has been open about the significant adjustments that come with parenthood. In an October episode of The Squeeze podcast, she spoke candidly about the overwhelming yet meaningful transition.
"There's totally a shift," Culpo admitted. "Whether or not you want there to be or not, you have somebody that's physically dependent on you. So, I'm not going to sugarcoat it: Yeah, it's scary."
She particularly highlighted the challenge of balancing her ambitious career with her new responsibilities. "I'm just kind of a worry wart that way, like I'm very ambitious," she added, noting that such concerns are very common for new parents.
The model also offered glimpses of her beautifully decorated home for the holidays, featuring a fireplace adorned with a rustic wreath and traditional red-and-green stockings against a white mantel and bookcase. As she navigates this new chapter, Olivia Culpo continues to share the heartfelt, real-life moments of motherhood and marriage with her followers.
