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Louie Ruelas Wraps Up 2023 with Updates on His Sons, Marriage to Teresa, and "Beautiful Blended Family"

The RHONJ husband sheds new light on his home life with Teresa Giudice as the family celebrates a new year with Joe Giudice in the Bahamas.

By Jocelyn Vena

As 2023 comes to a close, Teresa Giudice's husband, Luis "Louie" Ruelas, is reflecting on his family's big year as he gets ready to ring a new year.

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With 2024 on the horizon, the Real Housewives of New Jersey husband is opening up about his two sons, his blended family, and, of course, his wife, Teresa, as the family spending New Year's Eve weekend with Teresa's ex-husband, Joe Giudice, as she revealed ahead of the holiday season and later posted Instagrams from the trip.

Find out what Louie revealed by scrolling below.

Luis "Louie" Ruelas opens up about his two sons, Louie Jr. and Nicholas

In an emotional and sentimental Instagram post he shared in December, Louie revealed some new details about his life as a dad and updates on his his two sons, Nicholas and Louie Jr. Ruelas.

"Then and Now - My two amazing sons have been the source of endless joy, teaching me more than they’ll ever know. Their patience and love have shaped me into the father and friend I strive to be every day. Grateful for this role and the daily growth it brings," he wrote just in time for the holidays. "LOVE YOU beyond words."

Luis "Louie" Ruelas shares an update on marriage to Teresa Giudice

Of course, Louie also made some space on his Instagram feed to pay tribute to his wife. 

"Today and every day, I am endlessly grateful for the incredible woman by my side. My wife, you have a beautiful way of making me a better person, and I am in awe of your love and strength each and every day!! Choosing you and our family is the easiest and most fulfilling decision I’ll ever make in my life," he wrote amid the holiday season. "Your love fills my heart with joy, and I appreciate you more than words can express. I truly worship the ground you walk on  Love you!! Merry Christmas, my love."

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas pose together at BravoCon 2023.

Luis "Louie" Ruelas discusses having a blended family with Teresa Giudice

In addition to being a dad to his two sons, he's also a proud stepdad to Teresa's four daughters, Gia, Milania, Gabriella, and Audriana. And he never misses a chance to share how important they are to him, as he did recently on Instagram, writing, "Our beautiful blended family fills our hearts with love and gratitude every single day. We live and love for our incredible kids and together we are dedicated to shaping a future that is bright and beautiful."

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruela's New Year's Eve plans with Joe Giudice in the Bahamas

Previously, Teresa opened up about spending quality time this holiday season with her former husband and current spouse as well as their kids. They will be all down in the Bahamas, where Joe currently lives.

Teresa and Louie posing together with their kids.

"My ex-husband Joe is doing great, he's living in the Bahamas," she said back in November at BravoCon 2023. "As a matter of fact, we're going to spend New Year's Eve with him, so we're all going with the family. It was [my husband Louie's] idea, it was really nice. The girls are so excited that we're gonna be together."

Does Joe Giudice have a girlfriend in the Bahamas where he lives?

Also at BravoCon 2023, when she revealed she'd be spending time with Joe in the Bahamas, Teresa also shared she'd be potentially meeting his current girlfriend. "I wish [Joe] well," she said. "I'm gonna meet his girlfriend, he's had a few. So I'm happy for him."

You can hear more about Teresa's romantic journey by checking out the video at the top of the post. Watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Peacock and the Bravo app.  

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