It's only been three months since Brie Bella welcomed her second child into the world with husband Bryan Danielson, but it feels like baby Buddy Danielson has been here forever! Though Brie is used to sharing the ups and downs of her life with her fans on Total Bellas and on social media, it's been extra special to see her become a mother of two as she adds Buddy to her family — joining his big sister, Birdie, who is now 3 years old, and all the happiness it has brought her.
From the time we first found out that she and twin sister Nikki Bella were expecting at the exact same time (what are the chances?!), we knew that we were about to watch a special journey unfold, and we were right. So far, Brie has been keeping us updated with so many adorable pics of Buddy, and we're loving every single one of them — from his first moments of life to the big smiles he flashes his mommy now, at 3 months old.
Here are all of Buddy's cutest photos so far. We can't wait to continue to watch this little guy grow and see Brie's adventures with her crew as a family of four.
First Photo
Since Brie was waiting to reveal her baby's face and name until her shoot with Nikki for People was out, when Buddy was born, this was all we got to see of him at first: his tiny little hand. Admittedly, as much as we wanted to see his face, this hand was pretty cute, and Brie would spend the next couple of weeks continuing to keep him a secret.
Showing Off His Face
When Brie finally was able to post a pic of Buddy's face, it was totally worth the wait! Here he is, in all his tiny glory. At this point, Buddy was just under a month old, and already looked so much like his dad. (We can't get enough of those eyes!) From the beginning, this little guy was already a major cutie.
Posing With His Cousin
Everyone in Brie's family is super close, including her brother, JJ, and his wife, Lola. This is their daughter, Alice, on her second birthday, and she seems plenty pleased to be with her youngest cousin — even though, as Brie wrote in her caption, Buddy did happen to take her place as the youngest in their family. He looks so content in that swing!
Snuggles With Mom
There's nothing like newborn snuggles, and it's good to see that Brie soaked them all up while she could. (She documented those moments to have them forever!) As far as we can tell, Buddy seemed to be a super cuddly baby — and everyone knows those are the best kind. These memories will be so sweet for this mom to look back on later.
Ready for Some Football
Buddy got ready to watch his first football game ever with his family wearing the most appropriate outfit for the occasion! Swiping over, there are even cuter pics with big sister Birdie and the whole family, including mom and dad. Brie said she was hoping Buddy would grow up to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan, but had a feeling he may go more for the Seattle Seahawks.
Napping on Mom
Most moms know what it means to be nap trapped: unable to get up, because there's a napping child who will be disturbed by any tiny movement. Sometimes, this is really inconvenient, but sometimes, it's just heaven. Brie Bella seems pretty happy to have this one-on-one time with Buddy. After all, it doesn't last forever!
Practically Twins
From the time that Nikki and Brie first announced that they were both pregnant with due dates so close together, we couldn't wait to see photos of their babies side by side. Here's Buddy with his cousin, Matteo — though we think they may end up being more like brothers — and already, the resemblance between them is pretty striking. That's what happens with moms who are twins!
Father & Son
It's crazy how much Buddy and his dad, Bryan, already look alike, and it's especially easy too see when they pose for photos together. Here are the two men in Brie's life, looking pretty pleased to be together. We are loving that big smile on Bryan's face. It's clear that he loves being a dad, and now, he's got two kids to look after!
Hanging With Big Sister
Though Brie has admitted that there was a bit of an adjustment period for Birdie — like there is for just about every kid when a new baby enters the house — it seems like it took no time at all for her to love being a big sister to Buddy. Together, these two are the cutest. We can't wait to see their adventures as he gets older!
Matching Christmas PJs
Brie and her fam got in the holiday spirit early this year! Though she posted this photo all the way back in September — even before Halloween hit! — to promote the Children's Place's matching holiday pajamas. (Is it ever too early to start celebrating Christmas?) We only hope that the holiday season brings more cute pics of Buddy — and the rest of his crew — like this one.
Cutest Fox
Brie shared one of Buddy's newborn pics, and we couldn't be more in love! This crocheted fox outfit is too adorable on him, and it's a sweet throwback that shows exactly how quickly he grew. Sure, Buddy's only a little over 3 months old at this point, but he's already gotten so big — look what a tiny fox he made in August!
Already Best Friends
This shot of Birdie and Buddy together is so beautiful, we hope Brie had it framed! We can't get over how gorgeous this brother-sister duo look — and how sweet Buddy is, all swaddled up and being cradled by his older sis. Is it just us, or do Brie and Bryan make the most beautiful children? These two are precious.
Dad & His Kids
How happy is Bryan, posing with both of his kids at the same time?! Brie captioned this photo, "he has strong genes," and we've gotta agree. Even though we can definitely see their mom in them, both Buddy and Birdie look so much like their dad, and we love the sweet relationship he already seems to have with them both.
Baby Blue Eyes
OK, this is an extra good picture of both mom and baby! Brie is all done up to watch Bryan on WWE Smackdown, and this time, Buddy's there with her — and we're totally blown away by how blue his eyes are! That's yet another trait that he inherited from his dad, and hopefully, he'll keep those blue eyes beyond babyhood. They're gorgeous!
Snuggly Selfie
Another cute photo of Brie and Buddy together — and another opportunity to gush over just how blue his eyes are! Yeah, given the fact that both his dad and his big sister have bright blue eyes, we have a feeling that those are here to stay. We can't wait for him to start smiling for these selfies that Brie loves to take with him!
Family of Four
It's not often that we get to see Brie's whole family of four all together in one picture, but this one is so beautiful that it definitely makes up for it! Everyone looks great here, but as usual, Birdie and Buddy are the stars of the show. How precious is Birdie's big smile as her hand is on her baby brother's head?
Boys of the House
Buddy and Bryan have never looked more like twins than they do in this photo — and now, we can officially say that they have the same smile! How cute are these two very happy guys?! We're loving how thrilled this dad looks to be spending time with his son … and of course, as always, we can't get enough of Buddy. Those dimples!
Holding Hands
Something tells us that Birdie and Buddy are easily going to be the best of friends, and photos like this only convince us of that even more! Look how cute they are holding hands! Birdie's sitting on the floor, but she still wants to be close to her baby brother. Hopefully, that will never change!
Smiley Guy
Brie captured this pic of Buddy during playtime, and OMG — he's so happy! Over the last month or so, he's really started to let that personality show, and as far as we can tell, he seems to be a happy baby. That smile is too cute … but then again, life is good for babies who get to spend their days hanging out, playing with their moms.
Hospital Photo
Brie shared this photo from Buddy's birth when the latest season of Total Bellas premiered, and it was the first time she was sharing family pics from the hospital. How cute are she, Buddy, and Bryan together in their son's first days on Earth? Swipe over to see another cute pic of this mom and son!
