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Birthdays before kids may have involved sleeping in, pampering yourself, and/or going out with friends to celebrate turning another year older. But as a mom? There’s nothing better than spending time with our babies — and that’s exactly how Bindi Irwin is marking her special day. The Australia Zoo conservationist turned 25 today, and she shared the sweet way she’s enjoying her birthday with her daughter.
“t w e n t y • f i v e,” Irwin wrote on Instagram. “Today is my birthday, but most importantly it’s another day to love this sweetheart family of mine.”
.@BindiIrwin had the sweetest message for her mom, Terri, and out hearts are melting. https://t.co/Lw4TeZxven
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Irwin, who is mom to 2-year-old Grace with husband Chandler Powell, added, “If you need me, I’ll likely be reading ‘little yellow bee’ on repeat. Thank you for the lovely birthday messages.” Ha! Re-reading a board book with your toddler may not be as exciting as birthdays past, but it’s even more special.
Irwin also shared two photos. In the first, she’s kneeling on the grass at the zoo (you can even see animals roaming in the background!) as her mini-me daughter Grace sits on a stump. Grace has curly brown hair in the exact same shade as her mama, and she’s dressed in a khaki dress that matches her mom’s khaki shirt. Together, they are reading the Little Yellow Bee board book and smiling. Memories are being made, and it’s so heart-warming.
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Slide to the next photo to see the entire Irwin family wearing matching khaki. Powell is on the left, standing next to Irwin. She’s holding Grace, who is both looking at the camera and smiling (talk about a perfect birthday present!). Next to her is Irwin’s mom, Terri Irwin, and her brother, Robert Irwin. The whole family looks happy in sunny Australia, surrounded by nature.
Everyone Wished Bindi Irwin a Happy Birthday
Powell commented on his wife’s post. “Happy birthday❤️ Grace and I love you so much,” he wrote.
“Happy Birthday my sweet friend!!!!” Leslie Mosier, “momager” to the famous Doug the Pug, wrote. “You are SO cherished!!! 💗 To a healthy and pain-free year ahead…so much to celebrate.”
“Happy birthday, Bindi! You are truly so beautiful from your heart,” someone else wrote. “You radiate unconditional kindness and pure love. Your endless joy for this gift of life is truly contagious and so inspiring. Thank you for making this world so much brighter and happier with your smile and endless positivity. May this year be your best year! ❤️”
Her brother, Robert, also wrote a special note to his sister, alongside an adorable throwback photo from when they were both kids. “Happy birthday @bindisueirwin ☺️❤️ Thank you for being the best big sister, and someone who I will always look up. I love you!” Aww!
Terri also wrote a note to her daughter. “Happy birthday @BindiIrwin! It is wonderful to celebrate 25 years of your amazing achievements, your kind and loving heart, and your ability to make the world a better place every single day. Today is the best! I love you so very much now, and forever & ever!”
Grace Wishes a Kangaroo a Happy Birthday
Little Grace made a sweet video with her dad to celebrate her mama. In it, they are surrounded by kangaroos (!!), and Grace is understandably super distracted as her dad tries to get her to sing “Happy Birthday.”
He starts off with “Happy birthday to you,” then turns the camera to Grace. She sings in a tiny voice that squeezes our heartstrings: “Happy birthday dear kangaroo!” So cute!
Powell laughs and says, “We’re singing it for mama, not kangaroo.” He adds, “Happy birthday mama, we love you.” Grace repeats the sweet message, as she turns to stare at the kangaroos, who are enjoying a meal behind her. We don’t blame her — we can’t stop staring at the cute animals either! “The kangaroo is standing,” she tells her dad. Her mom will understand. She raised an animal lover just like herself!
In the video, employees of the Australia Zoo spoke to how much they love Irwin, which speaks to her character as a person, mom, and employer. It’s seriously sweet.
Powell captioned it with his own note, writing, “Happy birthday to the most strong, kind, & beautiful person that I know,” he said. “Your kind heart is my favorite thing about you. I have new admiration for the strength you have mustered to find your new chapter of health. It’s been incredible to watch you blossom as you continue to improve each day. I love you. Grace loves you. You are our world.”
Irwin responded, “Oh my goodness. This is the most thoughtful birthday video. I love you so much. ❤️.”
She is definitely surrounded with love on her birthday!
Little Yellow Bee Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book
You can read your toddler the same book Irwin reads to Grace! The Little Yellow Bee is a lift-a-flap board book, which teaches kids all about snails, bunnies, ladybugs, and other garden creatures. It’s full of colorful pictures and flaps that your toddler can open. This is a cute book that is perfect for little wildlife warriors!
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