TheCrikey! It’s The Irwinsstar, now 24, commemorated the occasion on July 24 through a series of photos and a thoughtful caption about the past year.
The photos, credited to her younger brother,Robert Irwin, show a family picnic with a gorgeous view. The setup is complete with a two-tiered birthday cake.
Also on display was a brand-new ‘do for theDancing With The Starsseason 21 champ. Irwin showed off a chic above-the-shoulder lob while posing with husbandChandler Powelland their daughter Grace Warrior in a series of shots.
“The last year has been filled with enormous growth, unpredictable/challenging times and above all, love beyond my wildest dreams,” Irwinwrotein the caption accompanying the post. “Without them realizing, my sweet family has given me the greatest gifts this year through their extraordinary actions each and every day.”
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Irwin wrote, “My darling daughter, the gift of finding beauty in all things and running towards happiness (and bubbles, which are the same thing to her) with an open heart. I’m grateful for another trip around the sun and another year to do my best making difference in this world.”
Irwin’s list included thanking her in-laws, who live in Florida, for family bonds across great distances. She also thanked Powell for “steadfast support and infinite kindness,” throughout their two years of marriage.
Powell shared three adorable photos on hisown Instagram,capturing their daughter running toward her mother for a big hug.
“Happy birthday to the most incredible person I know,” hewrotein the caption. “You spend every day of the year thinking about others, I’m so happy that today is about celebrating you. You are the most kind-hearted person, caring mama, loving wife and my best friend. I love you (and so does Grace).”
In the carousel of birthday memories, Bindi posted a photo with her mom Terri Irwin and brother Robert, 18, goofing off over to one side. Bindi thanked Terri, 58, for “perseverance, strength and a shoulder to lean on.” She also shouted out Robert for giving her “enthusiasm for life and remembering not to sweat the little things.”
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Terri wrote her own tribute to her eldest on Twitter, saying the following alongside a photo of her late husband Steve Irwin, Bindi’s father.
Robert posted a photo of the two of them as little kids with a crocodile in the background. “Thanks for being someone I can always count on for advice, support, kindness and a good laugh,“his tribute post said. “Bindi you are an absolute boss! Hard worker, amazing sister and such a wonderful mum to Grace, she is a lucky kid! love you.”
In May, Bindi and Powell shared some of their reflections on theirfirst year as parentsexclusively with PEOPLE. The couple marveled at how much they’ve learned in such a short time.
source: people.com
