From heartfelt tributes to matching T-shirts and an actual digger in the backyard, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made sure her baby boy’s first birthday was one to remember.
A Milestone Moment for Baby Niko
Karoline Leavitt, 27, marked a special family milestone this week as she and husband Nicholas Riccio celebrated their son’s first birthday. Their little boy, Nicholas “Niko” Robert Riccio, officially turned one, and Karoline shared the joy with followers on Instagram. She posted a series of heartwarming photos and videos from the big day.
“Today my sweet, happy, sensitive, funny, and handsome baby turned one,” Karoline wrote.
“There are no words to describe how much I love this little boy. I thank God every day for making me his mommy.”
Karoline, Nicholas, and baby Niko — one year of love. Source: Instagram
The post was accompanied by a carousel of family snapshots, showing Niko’s growth over the past year, including brand-new shots from his birthday party.
A Digger, Custom Cups, and Matching Tees
The backyard celebration was anything but ordinary. Karoline and Nicholas pulled out all the stops, choosing a construction truck theme to match their son’s favorite toys.
One standout detail? An actual digger was hired for the event, perfect for their little “truck lover boy,” as Karoline captioned one of the videos.
The couple posed together in coordinating “Mama” and “Dada” T-shirts, standing proudly behind Niko as he enjoyed his special day. Party decorations featured banners with Niko’s face, a cake topped with miniature diggers, and even custom yellow cups emblazoned with his name.
In one candid moment, Niko was seen with frosting smeared across his face as Karoline playfully noted he was “living his best life.”
Fans React: “This Is So Precious!”
Karoline’s birthday tribute quickly drew warm reactions from followers and friends alike.
“Omg no I’m crying, this is so precious!!!! Love you and Niko,” one fan wrote.
“Wow, so beautiful. Made me cry, so lovely,” added another.
“Love this! Great job mom and dad and happy birthday Niko!” echoed a third.
Karoline also made sure to thank everyone who helped make the day special, sharing on Instagram Stories:
“Blessed with the best friends and family in the world.”
Family First
While Karoline continues to make headlines in Washington, her latest post was all about family, faith, and celebrating her son’s first year of life. With smiles, cake, and a few construction trucks thrown in, the Riccio family’s love and joy were on full display, both at the party and across social media.
