DJ and Raven Moore with son Denniston Oliver III and daughter Arielle Melody.Photo:Kinda Arzon

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

Kinda Arzon

DJ Mooreis getting ready for a new member of his home team.

The Chicago Bears wide receiver, 27, posed for family photos with his wifeRaven Battle, whom he quietly married on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The two smiled alongsideDenniston Oliver III, 20 months, and daughter Arielle Melody, 5, as they prepare to grow to a family of five next month.

“I told him after practice while holding Bubba,” she shares.

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The Moore family.Kinda Arzon

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

Raven shares that this pregnancy has been “a lot different than the others,” but despite that, their excitement is as great as ever.

“I’ve been a lot sicker this pregnancy. Morning sickness was an absolute nightmare,” she admits.

Raven Moore.Kinda Arzon

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

“Unfortunately, I saw the gender while checking on some other test results,” Raven continues. “Although it won’t be a surprise for us, everyone else has to wait a little while longer to find out.”

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

“Chicago has been amazing to our family! We love everything about it. It’s been very easy adjusting to family life here,” the couple shares.

The little ones are thriving and “very excited to welcome another sibling.”

“Ari will be starting school this year, and Bubba has taken a huge interest in football, soccer and baseball.

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

“We started planning and actually visited the Disney properties that we are thinking about for the wedding. Then I found out I was pregnant again, and we decided to hold off.

DJ and Raven Moore.Kinda Arzon

Chicago Bears' Wide Receiver DJ Moore and Wife Raven Pose for Family Photos Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)

With their “Mini Moore” just weeks away from arriving, the wide receiver will be tackling daddy duty while taking on a new season.

When it comes to shifting toward life as a family of five, the two agree, “The Moore, the merrier!”

“The bonds that are going to be built between these kids is what I look forward to most,” Raven says. “It’s going to be a fun and exciting household!”

source: people.com