A Night to Remember: Bush Family Celebrates Laura Bush’s 77th Birthday

There’s nothing quite like a family celebration, and the Bush family knows how to make memories that last a lifetime. On November 5, Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister, Barbara Bush, treated their parents, George W. Bush and Laura Bush, to a special dinner to mark a significant milestone. Laura Bush, the former First Lady, turned 77, and the entire family came together to make the occasion extra special.

Sharing the joy with her followers, Jenna, 41, posted a carousel of photos on Instagram, capturing the magical evening. “Happiest birthday to our darling mama!” she wrote. “We’re so happy to get to spend the night with you, just the four of us! We love you so! @laurawbush AND happiest 46 years to our parents. Love you both!” The heartfelt caption not only celebrated Laura’s birthday but also marked 46 years of marriage between George and Laura Bush, a testament to their enduring love and partnership.

A Legacy of Love and Family

George W. Bush and Laura Bush looked genuinely delighted to spend quality time with their daughters, who have carved out impressive careers for themselves. Just the day before, Laura celebrated her birthday at an event promoting Jenna and Barbara’s latest book, Love Comes First. This book, set to release on November 7, is a heartfelt tribute to family and love, themes close to Laura’s heart.

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“My birthday was made all the more special by a visit from our girls!” Laura reflected in an Instagram post. “Be sure to check out their darling new book, Love Comes First. In the book, two little girls wish on a star for their family to grow, which is what my own wish was as a child.” Laura’s words beautifully capture the essence of the book and the deep connection she shares with her daughters.

A Book Tour with a Twist

The dynamic duo of Jenna and Barbara are currently on a 12-stop book tour, which kicked off on November 2. Amidst their busy schedule, they managed to squeeze in a memorable dinner in Waco, Texas, at Bertie’s on the Rooftop, part of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ newly opened Hotel 1928. It’s clear that the Bush twins know how to mix business with pleasure, and this stop was no exception.

Joanna Gaines, 45, shared the delightful evening on her Instagram Stories, captioning a photo with the twins: “Loved eating at Bertie’s on the Rooftop at @thehotel1928 last night with these cuties.” The photo perfectly encapsulates the warm and friendly atmosphere of the evening, showcasing the Bush twins’ ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

George W. Bush and Laura Bush pose together at dinner in restaurant — Courtesy of Jenna Bush Hager/Instagram

A Legacy of Writing Together

Love Comes First is the latest in a string of successful collaborations between Jenna and Barbara. Over the years, the twins have written four books together, each one exploring the themes of family, love, and sisterhood. Their first project, Sisters First: Stories From Our Wild and Wonderful Life, was published in 2017 and gave readers an inside look at their unique bond as twins. They followed this up with two children’s books: Sisters First in 2019 and The Superpower Sisterhood in 2022.

In a recent interview with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Jenna shared the inspiration behind their latest book. “The inspiration for our new children’s book, Love Comes First, is really about how our heart has so much room to grow,” she explained. This sentiment resonates deeply with both Jenna and Barbara, who have experienced the joys of motherhood themselves.

For the siblings, writing together has only strengthened their bond. Jenna is a proud mom to Mila, Poppy, and Hal with her husband, Henry Hager, while Barbara shares daughter Cora with her husband, Craig Coyne. Barbara reflected on their journey, saying, “Our first books were about sisterhood — the fact that we were born a twin and had a partner in our life forever — and then we expanded, talking about sisterhood being chosen family and chosen friends that become family. And after that, when both of our families grew, we wanted to keep writing about how there’s always room for more love.”