This is certainly a major birthday for Artem Chigvintsev. Why? Well, it's his first birthday as a dad.
Today, June 12, the Dancing With the Stars pro turns 39 years old and we're sure fiancée Nikki Bella and son Matteo Chigvintsev are making the day extra special. As E! News readers well know, Artem and Nikki welcomed their first child on July 31, 2020. Following the birth, Artem took to Instagram and wrote, "7/31/2020 please welcome our precious baby boy Chigvintsev. Proud of my love @thenikkibella."
And it's no secret that, since becoming a father last year, Artem has fully transformed into a doting dad. Whether he's dancing with Matteo or cooking up their family delicious treats, the Russian-American dancer is constantly in dad mode.
In fact, back in May, Artem commemorated Matteo's 10-month milestone by writing on Instagram, "I can't believe Teo is 10 month today , time flies I wish I can slow it down and enjoy every second of it. It's so, so precious. @thenikkibella you've have been a super mom, I love you #nevergrowup #son #family."
Nikki supported this sentiment by calling Artem one of her "gorgeous boys" and "a super Dada."
So, with it being Artem's birthday, we felt it was only right to take a look back at his cutest pics with Matteo. Keep scrolling for Matteo, Artem and Nikki's sweetest family moments!
In this June 2021 snap, Artem and Matteo took a closer look at some chickens.
The father and son duo enjoy a nature outing.
Artem and Matteo checked out a chicken coop during an outdoor outing.
Watch out for pecks, Matteo!
For Matteo's 10-month milestone, Artem wrote, "I can't believe Teo is 10 month today , time flies I wish I can slow it down and enjoy every second of it it's so so precious @thenikkibella you've have been a super mom. I love you #nevergrowup #son #family"
Artem, Nikki and Matteo were all smiles in this family outing pic.
Artem wrote, "Dada's back."
Matteo looked like a literal hair model in this picture from May 2021.
Nikki smiled as her son Matteo pulled a silly face in a new photo from Instagram.
Little Matteo had total bed head in this pic with dad Artem.
Matteo enjoyed some sweet potatoes in this May 2021 image.
Matteo clearly enjoyed those sweet potatoes.
Alongside a photo series, Nikki wrote, "Best 10 months of my life so far. These are from the last two days. Can't believe our baby is going to be 1 in two months!!!"
Nikki wrote alongside this May selfie, "Baby boy and me."
"I wish I was as cool as him," the Total Bellas star remarked.
"My love @theartemc sent me this yesterday! My heart melted," Nikki wrote in May 2021. "Our Teo is growing up so fast! A, you have been such an incredible Dada this past week as Mama has been off working. The best Daddy and fiancé! I just love you so much! And love my Matteo so much! Excited to get back to my boys!"
"Just got this from Dadada," Nikki wrote. "my heart exploded! I miss my baby boy so much!"
Nikki and Matteo posed perfectly for this picture from April 2021.
Nikki snuck a sweet smile in this selfie with Matteo.
"Me + Teo : May be the most tired I have felt in my life but it's definitely the happiest and most blissful I have ever been," Nikki expressed on Instagram. "I love you my sweet Matteo, SO much!"
Nikki captioned this photo of herself, Artem and Matteo, "I love my little fam so much."
Matteo couldn't be sweeter in this photo Nikki shared on March 31.
"Aww happy 8 months my sweet baby boy," the Total Bellas star posted. "Boy are they right when they say the time goes by so fast."
"I'd smile this big for Gucci too," Nikki shared. "Lol Oh my baby boy!!"
Nikki wrote alongside this photo, "Matteo & Sophie."
"Ok @reneepaquette best gift ever," Nikki shared on Instagram. "Love what the beanie says and the first beanie Teo keeps on and loves!!"
Mother and son beam bright in this March 2021 photo.
Artem looked at Matteo with love in this image from March.
Matteo made the same face as dad Artem and mom Nikki.
Smooches for the whole family!
Happy birthday, Artem!
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