Pregnant Bindi Irwin writes a ‘message of gratitude’ to husband Chandler Powell

Pregnant Bindi Irwin shares ‘message of gratitude’ for husband Chandler Powell who she says will be ‘an amazing father’ as they prepare to welcome their first child

Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell are set to welcome their first child next year. 

The 22-year-old was feeling emotional on Sunday as they year comes to a close, sharing a moving message for her 24-year-old husband. 

The Wildlife Warrior posted a photo To Instagram, showing the couple cuddled up close together, holding their dog, Piggy the Cavalier King Charles spaniel.

Moving: Bindi Irwin (right) and her husband Chandler Powell (left) are set to welcome their first child next year. The 22-year-old was feeling emotional on Sunday as they year comes to a close, sharing a moving message for her 24-year-old husband. Pictured with their dog Piggy

She wrote in the caption:  ‘As we get ready to embark on the New Year, I wanted to write a message of gratitude for my husband.

‘Over 7 years ago I fell in love with his kind heart and smile that lights up the world. 

‘In 2021, I will get to watch this incredible man also become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter. The love I have for my family is infinite.’ 

Bindi wrote in the caption: 'As we get ready to embark on the New Year, I wanted to write a message of gratitude for my husband. Over 7 years ago I fell in love with his kind heart and smile that lights up the world'

Bindi wrote in the caption: ‘As we get ready to embark on the New Year, I wanted to write a message of gratitude for my husband. Over 7 years ago I fell in love with his kind heart and smile that lights up the world’ 

She added: 'In 2021, I will get to watch this incredible man also become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter. The love I have for my family is infinite'

She added: ‘In 2021, I will get to watch this incredible man also become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter. The love I have for my family is infinite’

 On Friday, Bindi and Chandler celebrated their last Christmas together before they welcome their daughter in the New Year.

Posting a photo of the festivities to Instagram, Bindi revealed that the couple spent the day in Christmas sweaters with her mother Terri and brother Robert, 17. 

‘Happy Holidays from our Australia Zoo family to yours,’ she captioned the image. 

Holidays: On Friday, Bindi and Chandler celebrated Christmas. The couple spent the day in Christmas sweaters with her mother Terri and brother Robert, 17. All pictured

 Holidays: On Friday, Bindi and Chandler celebrated Christmas. The couple spent the day in Christmas sweaters with her mother Terri and brother Robert, 17. All pictured

Sweet: Bindi also shared an adorable picture of a present adorned with a card sweetly addressed to 'Bindi and Chandler and Baby

 Sweet: Bindi also shared an adorable picture of a present adorned with a card sweetly addressed to ‘Bindi and Chandler and Baby

In the image, the family are all smiles as they cuddle up in matching festive green sweaters featuring native Australian animals.   

She also shared an adorable picture of a present adorned with a card sweetly addressed to ‘Bindi and Chandler and Baby.’

‘Our first family Christmas card from my beautiful mama. So much love,’ she captioned the photo.  

New arrival: Bindi and Chandler are set to welcome their first child - a daughter - in 2021

 New arrival: Bindi and Chandler are set to welcome their first child – a daughter – in 2021