Jon Gosselinand his girlfriend Colleen Conrad continued to blend their families together this Christmas.
The couple, who have been dating for four years, merged their families on Tuesday — spending the holiday with Gosselin’s son Collin and daughter Hannah, both 14, and Conrad’s children Jordan and Jesse.
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Conrad also shared photos of the blended bunch to her private Instagram account.
Missing from the action appeared to be Gosselin’s additional six children — 14-year-old Aaden, Alexis, Leah and Joel and 18-year-old twins Mady and Cara — whom he shares with ex-wife Kate.
Earlier this month, Gosselin told reporters including PEOPLE that he doesn’t have contact with the other children.
He also recalled that last time he saw all of his children, admitting that the meeting was tense. “It was just volatile and a lot going on,” he said. “It was just not a good time.”
The former reality star added that he does not “communicate” with Kate either. “It’s too much right now,” Gosselin said.
The estrangement hasn’t appeared to affect Gosselin’s relationship with Collin and Hannah. For months, Gosselin has shared photos to Instagram of the three hanging out together,commemorating birthdaysand holidays likeFather’s Dayand theFourth of July.
Both live with him, too, Gosselin telling reporters in December that he got temporary sole custody of Collin after the boy spent more than two years living away from his family in a program for children with special needs.
PEOPLE confirmed in November that Jon and his attorney submitted papers to a Pennsylvania court on Oct. 24 requesting that Collin live with him, a decision he claims would be in Collin’s “best interest.” In November, Kate, and her lawyer reportedly did not show up to court after her request to postpone the hearing was denied.
Kate previously told PEOPLE that shemade the difficult decision to enroll her son in the programin order to help him reach his full potential.
Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad.Amanda Edwards/Getty
Meanwhile, things are heating up between Gosselin and Conrad.
The two have discussed taking their relationship to the next level, he telling reporters in December he’s considered proposing.
As for when he might pop the question, Gosselin said: “Just look at my Instagram. That’s how stories get out anyway, I guess. It’s so funny.”
source: people.com
