Home is where Hoda Kotb’s heart is.
The former Today anchor and her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman reunited over the weekend for some post-Halloween family time with their kids Hayley, 8, and Hope, 6.
The former couple—who broke up in 2022 after eight years together—posed with their daughters at the dining table as they enjoyed a meal consisting of pepperoni pizza, grilled chicken, sandwiches, pasta and fruit.
The Nov. 3 Instagram post also included a heartwarming pic of the girls with their arms wrapped around Joel, 67, who flashed a wide grin for the camera. And in a third snap, Hoda’s puppy, Waffles, also made an appearance, sitting comfortably in a patch of grass surrounded by fall leaves.
Hoda, 61, certainly seemed to enjoy the leisurely bonding time, captioning the post, “Funday Sunday!”
In the years since ending their romantic relationship, Hoda and Joel have focused on maintaining a friendly co-parenting partnership. In fact, she still speaks highly of him beyond his role in Hayley and Hope’s lives.
“Joel is one of the best people I know, and he really is a great human being,” she said on The Jamie Kern Lima Show in August 2024. “And I feel like I'm a pretty great human being, but sometimes two great human beings together isn't quite enough to make it work.”
Plus, Hoda has credited her former partner for playing a pivotal role in making her a mom.
“I have two incredible children I share with him,” she explained to People in July. “And it's because of Joel that I have Haley and Hope, without question. I think I might have been too afraid to do it alone.”
And of course, Hoda has frequently praised his parenting skills, sharing a sweet shoutout to her ex for Father’s Day earlier this year.
“A great father’s day for a great dad !” she captioned an Instagram photo of Joel with their girls. “Happy father’s day Joel!”
To see more of Hoda’s sweetest moments with her daughters, keep reading.
New Year, New Fun
The Joy 101 founder celebrated the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year by walking her daughters Haley and Hope to campus.
School Drop Off
Hoda celebrates her first free morning after leaving Today by personally dropping daughters Hope and Joy off at school.
Mommy Duty
"School drop!!! Let’s goooo!" the longtime NBC anchor captioned her Jan. 13, 2025 Instagram.
Halloween 2024
After announcing she's leaving Today, Hoda celebrates her first Halloween in the New York suburbs with her kids.
Cheer-Worthy
Haley and Hope match in cheerleader costumes.
Mother's Day Surprise
Hoda got emotional as Haley and Hope surprised her with an early Mother's Day gift.
Birthday Celebrations
Joined by her siblings Hala and Adel, nieces Hannah and Ella, mom Sami, daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine and fiancé Joel Schiffman, Hoda Kotb described the celebration as "my kinda birthday."
I <3 NY
Hoda enjoys a day with her daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine around New York City together.
Queens of Halloween
Another Halloween in the books! Hoda and her first daughter spend their another Halloween together as their Sesame Street alter egos.
Family Forever
The Today show momma spends time with her own mom (and Haley's grandma!) in this cute group shot on Halloween 2019.
Party Time
The host shared this pic of her and her little one at a Sesame Street party in Oct. 2019.
Suns Out, Funs Out
The daytime talk show host spends a day splashing around the beach in Aug. 2019.
Gift for Mama
Haley Joy looks cute as a button celebrating her mom's 55th birthday this past August.
Sweet Sister
"Look who is feeding Hope!" Kotb wrote on her Instagram in May 2019, showing off Haley feeding her newborn Hope.
Friends for Life
Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda's close friend and long-time former co-host at Today, met Hope in early May and they were all smiles all day.
A Full House
In April, the 55-year-old host shared a photo of her full family for the first time on Instagram writing, "This is us xo."
Welcome Hope Catherine!
It's a girl! Hoda introduced Hope to the world after surprising her Today show family on-air revealing that she had secretly adopted her second child.
Birthday Girl
On Valentine's Day, the TV host celebrated Haley's second birthday and shared on Instagram how she felt saying, "So much love today."
Ho Ho Home
The beaming TV personality spent Christmas with her mother, sister and daughter.
Queen Bees
Haley celebrated her second Halloween by twinning with her mom in matching bee costumes.
Apple of Her Eye
In August of 2018, the mother-daughter duo spent an autumn day together picking apples.
Splashing Around
"I can't believe I get to do this .. #grateful" she wrote on her 54th birthday.
Proud Mama
On Mother's Day, Today co-anchor Hoda posed with her one-year-old cutie, Haley, as she sported a cute tee with the word "mama."
Mother's Day Duo
"Pre dawn photo shoots in bed are a blast," gushed the happy mom in a cute Insta selfie early on Mother's Day.
Sixtieth Surprise
On March 2018, the Oklahoma-native celebrated partner Joel Schiffman's 60th birthday with their baby girl and a homemade cake.
Post-Olympic Bliss
"Home!!!!!" announced the TV host on Instagram after spending two weeks covering the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Pre-Olympics Shenanigans
The day before arriving in Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics, the TV personality had some fun with her little sweetheart and her USA beanie.
Football's Cutest Fan
Gooo Saints! Hoda and her little sport's fan cheered on the New Orleans Saints in their game against the Minnesota Vikings on January 14.
Christmas Stripe Stars
"Santa we are ready!!!" the journalist wrote on this Christmas selfie with her mom, her partner and her little angel.
Turkey Time
On November 23, Hoda posed with her partner and her baby girl for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.