Louise Redknapp shares adorable throwback for son Charley's 16th birthday

So sweet!

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 28th Jul 2020
Last updated 28th Jul 2020

Louise Redknapp has shared an adorable set of snaps to celebrate her son Charley's 16th birthday. Louise, who shares sons Charley and Beau with her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp, has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to her eldest, who turned 16 yesterday (27th July).

In her first post, Louise wrote, 'To my amazing big boy charley_redknapp I’m so proud of the man you’re becoming. You make me laugh you make me strong and to have you by my side means we’ll always be Ok. I don’t know what i’d do without you! Happy 16th Birthday babe I love you... now stop growing and eating me out of house and home ❤️xxxx.'

It was the second photo in the post that really melted fans' hearts - an adorable throwback photo to Charley as a baby, with Louise as a young mum swinging him in the air. She also posted it to her Instagram Story, writing, 'Can't pick you up like this anymore.'

In her second post, Louise simply wrote, 'My dude 💙 16 Today @charley_redknapp x.'

Charley's dad Jamie Redknapp also took to Instagram to celebrate his son's birthday, writing, 'My boy is 16 today . Keep working hard at everything you do and that includes school work and not just rugby !!!

'We’re incredibly proud of the man you’re becoming , keep listening and learning be well mannered and kind and you will go a long way . Can’t wait to beat you at golf tomorrow. Love you big man . Your Dad xx❤️.'

Cute!

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