01of 27VIDA ALVES MCCONAUGHEYCamila Alves Instagram"9 years ago … If you only knew how much joy you bring usVida!!#happybirthday💚💛💚💛" Camila Alves captioneda throwback photoon Jan. 3 of herself, husband Matthew McConaughey and their then-newborn daughter.In a follow-up post of a current mother-daughterphoto from the back, the proud mom wrote, “My little scientist, mathematician, book reader, dreamer, kind person, inventor, always the builder of things … and with a heart of gold!#HappyBirthdayVida.”

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VIDA ALVES MCCONAUGHEY

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“9 years ago … If you only knew how much joy you bring usVida!!#happybirthday💚💛💚💛” Camila Alves captioneda throwback photoon Jan. 3 of herself, husband Matthew McConaughey and their then-newborn daughter.

In a follow-up post of a current mother-daughterphoto from the back, the proud mom wrote, “My little scientist, mathematician, book reader, dreamer, kind person, inventor, always the builder of things … and with a heart of gold!#HappyBirthdayVida.”

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SHAI CHMERKOVSKIY

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Shai Aleksanderis 2!

“I just want to say that in my wildest dreams I could never have imagined all the feelings that come with being a dad,” Maks Chmerkovskiy wrote on Jan. 4, captioninga beachside shotof his family of three.

“I wish you health and lifetime of happiness! Everything else@petamurgatroydand I will provide until our last breath,” he continued. “Happy birthday my love! You really are our Gift!”

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SEBELLA WINTER

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“While pushing my buttons every step of the way! 😜,” he joked. “I love you so much and can’t wait for what this year has in store for you. Te amo mucho! 😘#Sebellais7”

“Sebella … you are a bright, adventurous, amazing, talented, loving, caring, compassionate and funny young lady that we your parents are so very proud of,” mom Roselyn Sánchezcaptioned a photo duoof herself and her mini-me. “These seven years have been life changing and unbelievable with you!!”

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ALAIYA MAXWELL

Alexis Skyy and Fetty Wap’s daughterAlaiya Gracemarked the end of her first year on Earth Jan. 4.

Alaiya donned an all-pink ensemble for the occasion, including a floral dress, fuzzy vest and velvet bow headband.

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BROOKLYN LACHEY

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“Brooklyn ElisabethLachey, I’ve waited forever to be your Mama and I look forward to forever as your BFF. (Whether you like it or not! Haha!),” Vanessa Lacheycaptioned a snapshotof herself and her daughter sharing a kiss on a beach. “Daddy took this photo at the moment you born 4 years ago today!”

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ACE TUCKER

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LuckyAce Wellsturned 3 as the guest of honor at aBatman-themed birthday bash, complete with aBatman-themed cake and a visit from the Caped Crusader himself (and sidekick Robin!).

“You’re everything I ever prayed that you would be & every day you put a smile on my face. I love You Ace!!!!” she continued. “Everybody give my son some bday love!#AceIs3🎂🎁🎈”

07of 27FLYNN BLOOMMiranda Kerr InstagramAnother celeb kid with a Jan. 6 birthday? Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr’s sonFlynn!Although the friendly exes are fairly private when it comes to their son, Kerr did share a glimpse ofFlynn’s eighth birthday bash, showing off huge silver balloons that spelled out his name.She captioned her post simply with three emojis: praying hands, a cake and a sparkling red heart.

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FLYNN BLOOM

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Another celeb kid with a Jan. 6 birthday? Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr’s sonFlynn!

Although the friendly exes are fairly private when it comes to their son, Kerr did share a glimpse ofFlynn’s eighth birthday bash, showing off huge silver balloons that spelled out his name.

She captioned her post simply with three emojis: praying hands, a cake and a sparkling red heart.

08of 27RYDER ROBINSONKate Hudson/InstagramAs of Jan. 7, Kate Hudson is officially mom to a 15-year-old!The actress' oldest child, sonRyder Russell, woke on his birthday to a song from proud mama Hudson.“15 today and the messy room to prove it,” she joked,sharing a video oftheir sweet moment. “I love you big Ryd. I’m a lucky Mama to have such a good boy. Half nature but always half nurture 😉 Here’s to a great year!!!”

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RYDER ROBINSON

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As of Jan. 7, Kate Hudson is officially mom to a 15-year-old!

The actress' oldest child, sonRyder Russell, woke on his birthday to a song from proud mama Hudson.

“15 today and the messy room to prove it,” she joked,sharing a video oftheir sweet moment. “I love you big Ryd. I’m a lucky Mama to have such a good boy. Half nature but always half nurture 😉 Here’s to a great year!!!”

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HEAVEN “RAIN” CHARVET

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“What a blessing it is to be your mother and watch you grow. You are kind, compassionate, brave, impossibly beautiful,” she added. “You live with an open heart with spirit of an angel. What a tremendous responsibility & joy it is to raise a daughter like you. I am super proud and grateful to be your mommy and I enjoy every step of your journey.”

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GREY STUBER

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On Jan. 10, the youngest member of the Stuber family,Grey Douglas, turned 2.

“HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY my Grey Grey, I love you more than a million chocolate chips and am so excitedto continue to watch you growinto the hilarious, strong, motivated, brave and loving boy you are and will continue to be,” she concluded.

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CAIUS DENMAN

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First-birthday time! Mercedes Mason and David Denman’s little boyCaius Kanecelebrated his first yearly age milestone on Jan. 10.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. My sweet little boy turns 1 today, and, well … I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING!!! 😭😍👶🏻❤️,” theFear the Walking Deadstar captioneda mother-son photo.

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HONOR HUNKIN

She also blew out the candle on a yummy-looking chocolate cake, with a little help from her mom.

13of 27ELIJAH FURNISH-JOHNElton John/InstagramElijah Joseph Daniel’s creative birthday cake this year was all about the number 6, from its shape to its candle and the message scrawled in icing.“Happy sixth birthday to our beautiful son Elijah. I love you so much. So lucky to have you,” Elton John wrote on Jan. 11alongside a photo ofhis younger son from the back, readying to blow out his candle.

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ELIJAH FURNISH-JOHN

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Elijah Joseph Daniel’s creative birthday cake this year was all about the number 6, from its shape to its candle and the message scrawled in icing.

“Happy sixth birthday to our beautiful son Elijah. I love you so much. So lucky to have you,” Elton John wrote on Jan. 11alongside a photo ofhis younger son from the back, readying to blow out his candle.

14of 27GRACE WAHLBERGMark Wahlberg/InstagramGrace Margaret’s love for horses — and birthday desserts featuring their likeness — is still going strong!For the second year in a row, Mark Wahlberg’s youngest child optedfor a horse-themed cake tocelebrate her big day. (She turned 9 on Jan. 11.)“Daddy’s little princess ❤️❤️❤️🎂🎂,” Wahlbergcaptioned a video ofGrace blowing out her candles on the cake, which was decorated with a photo of the birthday girl giving a horse a sweet kiss on the nose.

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GRACE WAHLBERG

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Grace Margaret’s love for horses — and birthday desserts featuring their likeness — is still going strong!

For the second year in a row, Mark Wahlberg’s youngest child optedfor a horse-themed cake tocelebrate her big day. (She turned 9 on Jan. 11.)

“Daddy’s little princess ❤️❤️❤️🎂🎂,” Wahlbergcaptioned a video ofGrace blowing out her candles on the cake, which was decorated with a photo of the birthday girl giving a horse a sweet kiss on the nose.

15of 27MAX BRATMANChristina Aguilera/InstagramHappy birthday,Max Liron! Christina Aguilera marked her son’s 11th birthday on Jan. 12 with aseries of sun-soaked snapshotsshowing off his tumbling skills.“Sky’s the limit for you today & always my love,” wrote the singer and mother of three.“Happy 11th birthdayto such a special guy thatlights up the world around him … keeps me laughing, dancing and proud to be a mama 💙💙💙,” Aguilera added.

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MAX BRATMAN

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Happy birthday,Max Liron! Christina Aguilera marked her son’s 11th birthday on Jan. 12 with aseries of sun-soaked snapshotsshowing off his tumbling skills.

“Sky’s the limit for you today & always my love,” wrote the singer and mother of three.

“Happy 11th birthdayto such a special guy thatlights up the world around him … keeps me laughing, dancing and proud to be a mama 💙💙💙,” Aguilera added.

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CHICAGO WEST

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Kanye and Kim Kardashian West’s youngest child, daughterChicago, turned 1 on Jan. 15, and her mama was the first in her famous family to take to social media tosend well wishes to the birthday girl.

Wrote grandmaKris Jenneralongside a snapshotof Chi, “Happy birthday to our beautiful angel Chicago! You are my precious ray of sunshine and I love you so very much … you puta smile on everyone’s facethe moment you crawl into any room and you bring such joy and happiness into our lives!”

17of 27FORD HAMMERElizabeth Chambers/InstagramArmie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers Hammer’s younger child — sonFord Douglas Armand— is 2!“On this day, at this time, two years ago exactly, we arrived at the hospital to meet Ford (which, incidentally, would occur one million hours later),” Chambers Hammer wrote on Jan. 15, sharing asweet throwback snapshotof herself kissing her then-newborn.

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FORD HAMMER

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Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers Hammer’s younger child — sonFord Douglas Armand— is 2!

“On this day, at this time, two years ago exactly, we arrived at the hospital to meet Ford (which, incidentally, would occur one million hours later),” Chambers Hammer wrote on Jan. 15, sharing asweet throwback snapshotof herself kissing her then-newborn.

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JACK DYKSTRA

Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s younger sonJack Adamturned 1 on Jan. 15 to the tune of a sweet social-media post from his mama, featuring a photo of Jack in some sweet blue specs.

“You are the perfect son and brother and you made our family complete. (You will hopefully see this when you can read one day🤷🏽‍♀️). ❤️💕❤️💕,” Sigler concluded the heartwarming post.

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GIA CLARK

“Happy 1st Birthday Gigi, the most beautiful little girl in the world,” Trunfio wrote. “Your soft, sweet soul and long batty lashes makes me want to have 1 million more of you. I love you@gigileblane😍”

20of 27CARMELLA COSTABILE"Words can not express the joy in my heart for this little girl!" Christina Perri wrote on Jan. 17, posting a photo of herself holding daughterCarmella Stanley— who was wrapped in a whimsical hooded towel.“I love you, carmella, more than the whole wide world. happy 1st birthday💗,“the singer finished.

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CARMELLA COSTABILE

“Words can not express the joy in my heart for this little girl!” Christina Perri wrote on Jan. 17, posting a photo of herself holding daughterCarmella Stanley— who was wrapped in a whimsical hooded towel.

“I love you, carmella, more than the whole wide world. happy 1st birthday💗,“the singer finished.

21of 27MONTAGUE HORNERGeri Halliwell/InstagramStop right now — Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner’s sonMontague George Hectoris 2!“Happy birthday to our darling Monty! 🌟2 today ! 💕” the proud mom wrote Jan. 21 on Instagram,posting photos ofherself and husband Christian Horner showing their son the ropes on a miniature John Deere ride-on tractor.

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MONTAGUE HORNER

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Stop right now — Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner’s sonMontague George Hectoris 2!

“Happy birthday to our darling Monty! 🌟2 today ! 💕” the proud mom wrote Jan. 21 on Instagram,posting photos ofherself and husband Christian Horner showing their son the ropes on a miniature John Deere ride-on tractor.

22of 27PHYLLON GORRÉSunnery James/Instagram"Happy Birthday to our boy. I love you so much and I’m so proud of you!! 8 years old already. ♥️,” Sunnery James captioneda model-level snapshotof his son with Doutzen Kroes, Phyllon Joy, who celebrated his big day on Jan. 21.

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PHYLLON GORRÉ

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“Happy Birthday to our boy. I love you so much and I’m so proud of you!! 8 years old already. ♥️,” Sunnery James captioneda model-level snapshotof his son with Doutzen Kroes, Phyllon Joy, who celebrated his big day on Jan. 21.

23of 27ASHER MOONEYHannah Mooney/InstagramOn Jan. 24, Dan + Shay singer Shay Mooney and his wife Hannah expressed their gratitude for sonAsher Jamesin lengthyphoto tributes on Instagram.“I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already … Happy Birthday Asher James 😍,” Mooneywrote in his post. “You’ve been your momma and I’s greatest adventure. There’s not enough words to describe how incredible it is to be your dad.”

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ASHER MOONEY

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On Jan. 24, Dan + Shay singer Shay Mooney and his wife Hannah expressed their gratitude for sonAsher Jamesin lengthyphoto tributes on Instagram.

“I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already … Happy Birthday Asher James 😍,” Mooneywrote in his post. “You’ve been your momma and I’s greatest adventure. There’s not enough words to describe how incredible it is to be your dad.”

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ANNABEL VAN DER BEEK

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James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly’s middle child —Annabel Leah, who has two older siblings and two younger — turned 5 on Jan. 25.

Dad Van Der Beek chimed in onhis own photo slideshow, “I don’t have favorites … but let’s just say all this one has ever had to say to get me to drop everything for her is ‘Daddy … I’m here.’ "

25of 27EMORY AND BETSY TYRRELLHillary Scott/InstagramIt has already somehow been a year since Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrrell welcomed their twinsBetsy Mack and Emory JoAnninto the world.“ONE. Girls, y’all are lighting up every room you enter and bringing more JOY than I could’ve ever imagined,” the Lady Antebellum singer captioned aprofessional photo shootfrom her identical daughters' first birthday.“I’m humbled to get to watch the magic … that you both possess individually, but that is stunning and beautiful together,” Scott continued in the Jan. 29 post. “Your Mama, Daddyand big sister love you so much. Happy Birthday little loves. 💗💗”

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EMORY AND BETSY TYRRELL

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It has already somehow been a year since Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrrell welcomed their twinsBetsy Mack and Emory JoAnninto the world.

“ONE. Girls, y’all are lighting up every room you enter and bringing more JOY than I could’ve ever imagined,” the Lady Antebellum singer captioned aprofessional photo shootfrom her identical daughters' first birthday.

“I’m humbled to get to watch the magic … that you both possess individually, but that is stunning and beautiful together,” Scott continued in the Jan. 29 post. “Your Mama, Daddyand big sister love you so much. Happy Birthday little loves. 💗💗”

26of 27VIOLET MORTIMERTabitha Simmons/InstagramAnother 1-year-old with a Jan. 29 birthday? Tabitha Simmons' daughterViolet Elizabeth, who donned a “Princess” crown and posed with an impressive unicorn balloon for her big day.“Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎊🎂 my darling Violet !!!” Simmonsnarrated the cute capture. “I love 💗 you so much! 🦄 1 year today !”

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VIOLET MORTIMER

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Another 1-year-old with a Jan. 29 birthday? Tabitha Simmons' daughterViolet Elizabeth, who donned a “Princess” crown and posed with an impressive unicorn balloon for her big day.

“Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎊🎂 my darling Violet !!!” Simmonsnarrated the cute capture. “I love 💗 you so much! 🦄 1 year today !”

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JOLIE CAUSSIN

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Happy birthday,Jolie Rae! Jana Kramer made multiple posts to her Instagram feed and Story on Jan. 31 to celebrate her older child turning 3.

source: people.com