KevinandDanielle Jonas‘ older daughter,Alena Rose, started kindergarten last week — and her famous aunts and uncles were there in spirit every step of the way.
Danielle, who partnered withLifetouchto launch the first-everNational School Picture Dayon Sept. 12 (and annually every second Thursday in September), tells PEOPLE thatNick Jonas,Joe Jonas,Priyanka Chopra JonasandSophie Turnershowered 5½-year-old Alena with attention on her first day of school.
“She loves it!” thejewelry designer, 32, says of Alena’s close relationship with her aunts and uncles. “She’s the first [niece] and she’s the first to go to kindergarten.”
Danielle (also mom to 2½-year-old daughterValentina Angelina) adds that her brothers-in-lawand fellow “J Sisters”were a little nervous for Alena’s first day, but the whole crew “knew she would be fine” because she inherited her dad’s outgoing personality.
“They were so pumped, and I was sending pictures of her all day,” Danielle — whose partnership with Lifetouchfeatures a nationwide sweepstakesin which customers can enter to win free digital pictures for their school — tells PEOPLE. “They’re getting to experience everything with me.”
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Danielle Jonas (L) and daughter Alena.
Both parents (whotied the knot in 2009) shared the special moment on social media, posting several snaps of Alena standing in front of what appears to be a concert tour bus and holdingan adorable homemade signwith the words, “Alena Begins Kindergarten 2019.”
“1st day of kindergarten was a success! I didn’t cry bc I cried the night before and today I was just in shock lol but she was amazing, brave, and so friendly. I am so proud of her,” Daniellecaptioned a series of photos.
Kevin, 31, even made a quick pit stop on theJonas Brothers‘Happiness Begins tourto be home for Alena’s first day. Theproud dad wrote on Instagram, “My big girl on her first day of Kindergarten. I’m not prepared for this!!!”
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Nick Jonas with nieces Alena (L) and Valentina.Nick Jonas Instagram
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“He came in late, late that night,” theNational School Picture Dayambassador tells PEOPLE of Kevin. “He’s super busy but super involved with the girls. He’s just a great dad.”
source: people.com
