Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev’s Son Matteo Turns 2: Look Back at His Most Adorable Photos
Nikki Bella Pens Adorable Birthday Post to Fiance Artem
They mature so fast.
Contrary to popular belief, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev‘s baby boy Matteo Chigvintsev is celebrating his second birthday on July 31.The engaged couplewelcomed their first child together back 2020. Since that time, the now 2-year-old is continuing to grow up before our eyes and converted into probably the most adorable mini-me of dad Artem.
The Total Bellas star and Dancing With the Stars pro have kept fans updated on Matteo’s most adorable moments and major milestones on the yearson social media marketing.Nikki even recently posted a tribute to her son after filming a parenthood-themed bout of The Bellas Podcast.
“Teo shows me what love feels as though in ways I cannot even describe,” she wrote on Instagram on July 6. “Who ever of thought I’d become so simple and soft lol Teo has made me realize sooo much about myself! The love for child can be an indescribable feeling which makes your heart melt, love, and sometimes hurt. As a mother, I wish each and every time Teo was sick or hurt, I could simply take the pain from him, I cannot and it helps it be so difficult!”
Honoring Matteo’s second birthday, have a look back at his cutest childhood photos and sweetest family moments below.
Summer Getaway
Matteo enjoys a Fourth of July vacation along with his parents at the lake.
Podcast Playtime
Matteo visits Nikki’s work in July 2022.
Mother’s Day 2022
Artem honored Nikki in-may 2022 with a collage of cute photos, writing, “Happy Mother’s Day love, you’re honestly the very best momma in the complete planet , your love your patience your care and thoughtfulness haven’t any limits. Matteo and I are so so lucky to possess you.”
Breakfast Boys
“We have been messy and we think it’s great,” Artem shared in March 2022.
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Funny Family Photos
“Our attempt for a family group photo,” Nikki captioned this hilarious pic. “Matteo will not just like the phone at all!”
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Tour Surprise
Nikki and Matteo surprised Artem (aka Dada) throughout a stop on the 2022 DWTS Live Tour in March.
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Happy Holidays
“Matteo didn’t dig Santa this season but I believe next year he’ll,” Nikki captioned a 2021 Christmas Day post. “He did love the train he brought him!”
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Happy Thanksgiving
“Happy Thanksgiving from Chigvintsev’s family,” Artem captioned this Instagram pic honoring Turkey Day.
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Matteo Turns 1
“Happy first birthday Matteo,” Artem captioned this sweet Instagram postin July 2021. “Mama and Dada loves you so so much.”
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LOOKING INTO Chickens
In this June 2021 snap, Artem and Matteo took a closer look at some chickens.
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Nature Boys
The daddy and son duo like a nature outing.
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Cute Coop
Artem and Matteo tested a chicken coop during a patio outing.
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TRYING
Look out for pecks, Matteo!
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Dad’s Twin
For Matteo’s 10-month milestone, Artem wrote, “I cannot believe Teo is 10 month today , time flies I wish I could slow it down and revel in every second of it it’s so so precious @thenikkibella you’ve have already been a brilliant mom. I really like you #nevergrowup #son #family”
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Family Fun
Artem, Nikki and Matteo were all smiles in this family outing pic.
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Back Together
Artem wrote, “Dada’s back.”
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Blond Boy
Matteo appeared as if a literal hair model in this picture from May 2021.
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Silly Matteo
Nikki smiled as her son Matteo pulled a silly face in a fresh photo from Instagram.
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Bed Head
Little Matteo had total bed head in this pic with dad Artem.
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Yum! Yum! Yum!
Matteo enjoyed some sweet potatoes in this might 2021 image.
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Messy Mouth
Matteo clearly enjoyed those sweet potatoes.
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Standing Tall
Alongside an image series, Nikki wrote, “Best 10 months of my entire life so far. They are from the final two days. Can’t believe our baby will probably be 1 in 8 weeks!!!”
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Nikki & Her Baby Boy
Nikki wrote alongside this might selfie, “Baby boy and me.”
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Nikki’s Cool Kid
“I wish I was as cool as him,” the Total Bellas star remarked.
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Growing Up Quickly
“My love @theartemc sent me this yesterday! My heart melted,” Nikki wrote in-may 2021. “Our Teo keeps growing up so fast! A, you have already been this incredible Dada earlier this week as Mama has been off working. The very best Daddy and fianc! I simply love you so much! And love my Matteo so much! Excited to obtain back again to my boys!”
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Missing Matteo
“Just got this from Dadada,” Nikki wrote. “my heart exploded! I miss my baby boy so much!”
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Picture Perfect
Nikki and Matteo posed perfectly because of this picture from April 2021.
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More of Mom and Matteo
Nikki snuck a sweet smile in this selfie with Matteo.
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Heartwarming Update
“Me + Teo : Could be the most tired I’ve felt in my own life but it’s definitely the happiest & most blissful I’ve ever been,” Nikki expressed on Instagram. “I really like you my sweet Matteo, SO much!”
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Cuddles for Matteo
Nikki captioned this photo of herself, Artem and Matteo, “I really like my little fam so much.”
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