Bindi Irwin honored her father, the late naturalist Steve Irwin, with the name of her newborn daughter.
Irwin and her husband, Chandler Powell, welcomed Grace Warrior Irwin Powell on Thursday, the one-year anniversary of their contract marriage.
“Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light,” Irwin wrote of her first child on Instagram:
“Grace is named after my great-grandmother and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s,” she explained. “Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my father and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior.”
Grace “already has such a nice soul, just like her father,” Irwin continued.
“There are no words to describe the infinite amount of love in our hearts for our sweet baby girl,” she added. “She chose the perfect day to be born and we feel so blessed.”
Irwin’s mother, Terri Irwin, tweeted that “love isn’t big enough” for the news. “My heart is so unbelievably happy,” she wrote. And I know Steve would be more than proud. Grace is the next generation to continue its mission and message of conservation. She chose her parents wisely. Bindi and Chandler are already the best parents ever! “
“Let the uncle adventures begin!” added Robert Irwin, Bindi’s brother:
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