Vanessa Lachey Shares Son's Sweet Reaction to Leaving Hawaii, Moving Back to Mainland: 'Aloha Coming with Us'

Mar. 15, 2025

Vanessa and Nick Lachey with their family.Photo:Vanessa Lachey/Instagram

Vanessa Lachey/Instagram

Vanessa LacheyandNick Lachey’s son has a positive outlook on their family’s big move.

Upon their exit, the mom of three snapped a photo of a pink plumeria flower left alone on the ground — and her son’s sweet reaction to the image deserved its ownInstagram Storiespost.

“I showed this pic to my son, he said ‘Wow Mom, that says so much without showing a lot,’ " she wrote over the photo. “I said, ‘What do you see?’ He said, ‘We are moving, but we are not sad. I see happiness and Aloha coming with us.'”

“(😩 forever with us!!!)” the proud mom added.

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Vanessa Lachey’s Instagram Story.Vanessa Lachey/Instagram

Vanessa and Nick, 50, are parents to daughter Brooklyn, 9, and sons Camden, 11, and Phoenix, 7. It is unclear which son shared the wise words, but it’s safe to say that the entire family is filled with emotion as they head back to the mainland.

In anInstagram poston Tuesday, Aug. 13, Vanessa shared several images of the family decked out in leis and colorful clothing. She began the post, “A Hui Hou” ❤️,” which means “until we meet again.”

“Home is where the heart is…,” she continued. “Hawai’i, you will always have my heart! Mahalo Nui Loa [Thank you very much] for 3 beautiful, magical years you gave me and my family!”

“Now, on to the next adventure. Off into the sunset we go!” she ended the post, including the hashtags #LacheyPartyOf5 and #AlohaSpirit.

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“Awww, I’m so sorry. I agree, home is where your family is. But I really wishedNCIS Hawai’ididn’t get cancelled. We really enjoyed it. Wishing you the best on your next adventure,” one Instagram user wrote.

“God bless you and your family. We will never forget Jane Tennant!!” read another comment.

source: people.com