She was confident the USC law school grad would be a good father and thrilled when he proved her right, the pair welcoming Liam in July 2017 and his little brother Charlie two years later. 

“He’s so engaged with our kids,” she told People of her fellow Southern California native. “He’s the parent who does funny voices when he reads the story. He coaches every team they’re on. It’s been really fun to parent together.” 

Lightyears removed from her love triangle days on Laguna Beach, Conrad noted the key to her successful marriage is that they’re each “good communicators.” 

“We had to learn how the other one communicated,” she acknowledged to People, “and it took some time. But I think because of that, it’s a fun, easy relationship. There’s always going to be hard stuff, but if you can figure it out together and be like, ‘Alright, let’s sit down and talk this out calmly,’ then it’s nice. I’ve done it the other way, and it’s not fun.” 

Sometimes the earth, the sun, the star all align and perfect feels so perfect. The proof is in these sweet pics.