Teresa Giudiceis reminiscing on the early days of her relationship with boyfriendLuis “Louie” Ruelas.

On Tuesday, theReal Housewives of New Jerseystar, 49,postedthe first photos she ever took with Ruelas on her Instagram page, noting in the caption that they were taken exactly one year ago.

“Our first photo taken together#july27#firstphoto#glenmeremansion❤️❤️” she captioned two sweet pictures of the couple.

Earlier this month, Giudice shared another sweet tribute to Ruelas for theirone-year anniversary.

“A year, wow I would have never imagined how in one year I would feel so loved. You are so kind, supportive & loving,” she began in anInstagram postalongside several photos of the pair.

“You take great care and consideration in everything you do,” she continued. “You have shown my girls so much love, I adore you. I admire your incredible parenting & your work ethic, and the passion you put into everything you do. You have made me smile every single day for the last year and I love you today and all of my tomorrows.”

Giudice and Ruelasmade their relationship Instagram officialin December. PEOPLE previously confirmed shewas dating the businessmanin November.

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The reality star introduced Ruelas to her ex-husbandJoe Giudicein April when they had dinner with Joe and their daughters Gia, 20, Gabriella, 17, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 12, in the Bahamas.

About a month later, Ruelasmade hisRHONJdebuton the show’s finale with Giudice gushing, “One of the things I love most about Louie is he’s an amazing dad. He has two sons. There’s just so many qualities that I love about him.”

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Teresa Giudice shares throwback with boyfriend Luis Ruelas

“I love that Louie gets me and I have always wanted that. And it’s so crazy because I don’t know what the future holds, but this is the best I’ve felt in a really long time,” she added to the cameras.

Later during the episode, Ruelas told her, “I love you. I’m in for the long haul. My plan is to, you know, I want to be with her ‘til her boobs sag to the floor!”

“Me and my ex, we didn’t like the same things. We were two opposites,” she said. “You know when they say opposites attract? It did for a little while, for like 15 years. But now I’ve found my true match — my soulmate. He’s really amazing.”

source: people.com