Gisele Bundchen shares unseen family photos as she bids farewell to life in Boston after husband Tom Brady leaves the Patriots: ‘What a ride the last decade has been’
With her husband Tom Brady understood to be on the verge of signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gisele Bündchen shared an emotional farewell to Massachusetts.
‘What a ride the last decade has been,’ the 39-year-old supermodel captioned a series of Instagram photos on Wednesday. ‘Boston has been so good to us and will always be in our hearts. We will forever have wonderful memories.’
Among the many family photos she shared, the environmental activist began her tribute with a photo of her then three-year-old son Benjamin, now 10, kissing her belly, while she was pregnant with daughter Vivian, now 7.
‘We will forever have wonderful memories’: Gisele Bündchen shared an emotional farewell to family life in Boston on Wednesday. She shared a series of family photos in the post, including this shot of her then three-year-old son Benjamin kissing her belly while she was pregnant with daughter Vivian
Additional images include their kids, and his son John Moynahan from his past relationship with Bridget Moynahan, with their arms wrapped around each other at Patriots games, planting trees and playing in the snow.
The model mom concluded the post with two adorable pictures, one of her kissing her love on the cheek in matching Patriot beanies and a drawing of their blended family all wearing Brady’s jersey number.
The 42-year-old former New England Patriots quarterback’s surprise departure comes after spending his entire 20-year career with the team that helped earn him six Super Bowls wins, nine AFC titles and three Most Valuable Player awards.
Following her husband’s lead, who posted two goodbyes to the Patriots, the Brazilian beauty added: ‘Our kids were born and raised there and we have made special friendships to last a lifetime.’
As she penned the touching post, the mother-of-two revealed she would miss ‘the beautiful change of seasons and the rides to the stadium to go cheer for Tom and the Pats.’
The Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life author also thanked fans and the ‘everyone who has been so supportive’ of her husband and family over the years and their new transition.
On Tuesday, Brady took to Instagram to share his own farewell statement, which paid tribute to his fans and teammates as well as Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, the only coach he’s ever played for as a professional.
‘Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishment,’ he wrote in social media statement. ‘I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to know each and everyone of you, and to have the memories we’ve created together.’
In response to his statement on Instagram, Brady’s wife commented: ‘Te amo. So much gratitude for all the wonderful experiences and friendships we had in beautiful New England this past few years.’
A sixth-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady was a backup quarterback until an injury to Drew Bledsoe thrust him into the starter’s role in 2001. That season ended with an improbable Super Bowl run and an upset of the heavily favored St. Louis Rams to win the franchise’s first NFL title.
Brady leaves the Patriots ranking second in NFL history in passing touchdowns (541) and passing yards (74,571). Only 11-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has enjoyed more success in professional sports in the New England area than Brady.
According to multiple reports, Brady will sign a new contract with the Buccaneers on Wednesday. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the deal is worth $30 million per season, although the length of the contract is not known.