Bindi Irwin has revealed her close bond with her in-laws.
Her husband Chandler Powell’s parents, Chris and Shannan, last week flew from Florida to Australia to meet the couple’s daughter, Grace Warrior, for the first time.
The meeting coincided with Grace’s first birthday on March 25.
Family: Bindi Irwin (second from right) has revealed her close bond with her in-laws. Her husband Chandler Powell’s (right) parents, Chris (left) and Shannan (second from left), flew from Florida to Australia last week to meet the pair’s daughter, Grace Warrior, for the first time
The Covid-19 pandemic and border closures meant the Powells couldn’t meet Grace in person last year.
Bindi, 23, threw a party for her mother-in-law, Shannan, at Australia Zoo on Thursday.
In a gushing Instagram post, the young conservationist said she was ‘thankful for [her] friendship’ with her in-laws and ‘in awe’ of Shannan.
‘Grace is leading the way to birthday celebrations for her gorgeous grandma,’ her post began.
Reunited: Bindi threw a party for her mother-in-law, Shannan, at Australia Zoo on Thursday
‘Join me in wishing my mother-in-law a very happy Australian birthday. Thankful for our friendship and forever in awe of the way you love your family.’
Chandler added on his own Instagram: ‘Happy Birthday, mom! Loved having you and dad here these last few weeks.
‘Grace had so much fun celebrating her first birthday with her grandma and grandpa. And don’t worry – Grace will always be there with her crocodile when we need it.’
Shannan and Chris live in Tampa, Florida, and also have another son, Cameron, who is married to wife Kristin.
Long-distance family: Shannan and Chris live in Tampa, Florida, and also have another son, Cameron, who is married to wife Kristin
Chris said of his trip to Australia to meet Grace: ‘Love you three so much. The last three weeks have been such a blessing spending time with you.’
Bindi and Chandler wed in a secret ceremony at Australia Zoo on March 25, 2020.
They made the ‘difficult decision’ to host their wedding without any guests due to Covid restrictions, meaning Chandler’s parents did not attend.
Tough times: Bindi and Chandler wed in a secret ceremony at Australia Zoo on March 25, 2020. They made the ‘difficult decision’ to host their wedding without any guests due to Covid restrictions, meaning Chandler’s parents did not attend
However, Chandler’s parents ‘fully supported’ their decision to ‘just get married’.
Bindi and Chandler, a former professional wakeboarder, live on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and work at her family’s Australia Zoo.
They have previously celebrated Thanksgiving in the U.S. with Chandler’s family.
Making memories: Bindi and Chandler, a former professional wakeboarder, live on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and work at her family’s Australia Zoo. They have previously celebrated Thanksgiving in the U.S. with Chandler’s family
