Jenna Johnson Celebrates 'Sweetest Soul' Son Rome's First Birthday: 'Cherish Every Minute I Get'

Mar. 15, 2025

Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson (L), son Rome (R).Photo:Michael Tullberg/Getty; Claire Lejeune

Michael Tullberg/Getty; Claire Lejeune

Jenna Johnson’sson Rome is celebrating a milestone birthday.

On Wednesday, the professional dancer, 29, shared a series of adorable photoson Instagramof her son Rome as he celebrated his first trip around the sun.

The newly minuted 1-year-old smiles as he sits on a gold couch, wearing a birthday crown that reads “One,” on it, with the “O” in the shape of a bear.

In other photos, he stands and giggles, and then is presented with his birthday cake.

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Jenna Johnson.Claire Lejeune

Claire Lejeune

“Time is truly the greatest gift and I’ll cherish every minute I get with you my sweet love. Thank you for making me a mother. It’s been a dream come true to watch you grow into the most observant and joyful boy. I love you with every fiber of my being!” she ended the post.

In December, the family of threesnapped their first holiday photos as a family of three, posing with their Rome in front of the family’s Christmas tree. Wearing a green sweater, Chmerkovskiy held the couple’s son, while Johnson leaned in from behind and placed a hand on their son.

Earlier that month, Johnsonshared a series of photos of Chmerkovskiy posingwith the couple’s son Rome after the pro dancer won the latest season ofDancing with the Stars.

“‘Dad said we’re putting this in my room!’ -Rome,” Johnson joked in her caption.

source: people.com