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Inside Teresa Giudice's First Family Visit in Prison—Get the Exclusive Details!

"They were amazed at how good she looks," a source close to the family tells E! News. "They thought her hair looked especially great."

By Bruna Nessif, Beth Sobol Jan 20, 2015 10:01 PMTags
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Nearly two weeks after surrendering for her 15-month prison sentence, Teresa Giudice was finally able to reunite with her loved ones.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star's husband, Joe Giudice, and their four daughters, Gia, 14, Gabriela, 10, Milania, 8, and Audriana, 5, had their first family visit with their famous mama, and E! News has all of the exclusive details.

"They were amazed at how good she looks," a source close to the family tells us. "They thought her hair looked especially great."

The visit lasted a few hours, and Teresa, who was wearing a light green jumpsuit, gave her family a tour of the grounds. "The family was impressed at how nice they are," the source continued. "Teresa said the food is really good and that her roommate is pretty and very nice."

All in all, the insider says, "the visit was exciting for everyone. It wasn't a sad goodbye. It was a 'See you soon.' Everyone was just very relieved that Teresa looks and sounds so good."
 
After they arrived home in the afternoon, it was business as usual. "Joe got right back in the car to drive Gabriella to soccer and Gia went to rehearse with her group, 3KT, who's putting out a new video soon."

And it looks like Joe is doing a good job at keeping everything in order while his wife is away.

"The house is in great shape. It's very clean and tidy. When the girls got home from their activities, dinner was on the stove," the insider adds. "Joe tucked them in and kissed them goodnight. It's really sweet to watch them with him."
 
The source is not clear on when the next visit will be, but says everyone in the family is now cleared to go any time they want.

Upon completion of her 15-month sentence, Joe, 42, will serve 41 months in prison (their sentences were staggered to ensure that one parent remained at home with their children). Joe then faces the possibility of deportation, as the native Italian is not a U.S. citizen.