They grow up so fast.
Believe it or not, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's baby boy Matteo Chigvintsev is celebrating his second birthday on July 31. The engaged couple welcomed their first child together back in 2020. Since then, the now 2-year-old has grown up in front of our eyes and turned into 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 over the years on social media. Nikki even recently posted a tribute to her son after filming a parenthood-themed episode of The Bellas Podcast.
"Teo has shown me what love feels like in a way I can't even describe," she wrote on Instagram on July 6. "Who would ever of thought I would end up being so simple and soft lol Teo has made me realize sooo much about myself! The love for child is an indescribable feeling that makes your heart melt, love, and sometimes hurt. As a mother, I wish every time Teo was sick or hurt, I can just take the pain away from him, I can't and it makes it so hard!"
In honor of Matteo's second birthday, take a look back at his cutest childhood photos and sweetest family moments below.
Nikki commemorated the family's 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Lake Tahoe by posting several pics of Matteo playing in the snow and at an arcade on Instagram.
Artem and Matteo showed off their best duck lips pose with this fun selfie.
"Someone had a lot of fun baking with Mama yesterday lol," Nikki captioned this hilarious pic, adding, "It was a very chocolatey Sunday!"
Nikki snapped a pic with Matteo in front of the Eiffel Tower during her and Artem's Paris wedding trip in August.
The family of three celebrated Matteo's second birthday a day early at the pool on July 30.
Matteo enjoys a Fourth of July vacation with his parents at the lake.
Matteo visits Nikki's work in July 2022.
Artem honored Nikki in May 2022 with a collage of cute photos, writing, "Happy Mother's Day love, you are honestly the best momma in the whole entire world , your love your patience your care and thoughtfulness have no limits. Matteo and I are so so lucky to have you."
"We are messy and we love it," Artem shared in March 2022.
"Our attempt for a family photo," Nikki captioned this hilarious pic. "Matteo does not like the phone at all!"
Nikki and Matteo surprised Artem (aka Dada) during a stop on the 2022 DWTS Live Tour in March.
"Matteo didn't dig Santa this year but I think next year he will," Nikki captioned a 2021 Christmas Day post. "He did love the train he brought him!"
"Happy Thanksgiving from Chigvintsev's family," Artem captioned this Instagram pic in honor of Turkey Day.
"Happy first birthday Matteo," Artem captioned this sweet Instagram post in July 2021. "Mama and Dada loves you so so much."
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!"