Bachelor baby! Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham became the proud parents of their daughter, Alessi, in May 2019 and have been posting pictures of the little one ever since.
“We have a healthy, BEAUTIFUL baby girl 6lbs, 13oz 20cm long,” the race car driver revealed on his Instagram Story at the time after documenting their hospital experience. “Mommy and baby are doing great, we are so incredibly happy.”
Burnham added a post of her own: “She is sweet, calm and @ariejr and I could not be more in love with her.”
Us Weekly broke the news in November 2018 that the couple, who met and fell in love on season 22 of The Bachelor, had their first child on the way.
“We weren’t trying, but we are so excited,” the real estate agent told Us. “It’s going to be a whole new chapter in our lives.”
The Virgina native explained that they thought their future parenting styles would mimic the way they treat their dogs, calling her husband “such a softie,” while she’s “a little bit more of the disciplinarian.”
Two months later, the TV personalities exclusively revealed the sex of their baby to Us. “We were both hoping that we were having a girl,” Burnham told Us in January — and their dream came true.
“I won’t have to worry about putting that little boy into a race car anytime soon,” the Bachelorette alum joked.
That same month, the reality star couple tied the knot in Hawaii. Now that they’ve welcomed a third member to their family, keep scrolling through the gallery below for a close look at Alessi.
Pretty in Pink
“We survived our first night at home,” the athlete wrote on his Instagram Story. “She’s such a good sleeper.”
First Look
So sweet! “This was first time she laid eyes on me and I’m forever changed,” Luyendyk Jr. captioned a social media upload.
Father-Daughter Pair
“Fatherhood is the best,” the former Bachelor added.
Stroller Time
“Right now I sleep in Mom and Dad’s room and when I wake up in the middle of the night I catch Mom and Dad staring at me,” the pair captioned a sweet stroller shot from Alessi’s perspective in June 2019. “I mean, what are they looking at? This morning I gave them a small smile, I think Mom even cried.”
Gang’s All Here
“SO tired & so happy,” the new mom wrote on her Instagram Story before posting a sweet family selfie.
Passed Out
The little one slept on her mom’s chest in June 2019.
oo Cute
“Unicorn bath towel,” the former Bachelor captioned his June 2019 Instagram Story. “What will they think of next?”
Flower Girl
Lauren and Arie shared a sweet shot of Alessi to her Instagram account one month after her arrival. “Some of my favorite things so far are riding in the car, sleeping on Mom or Dad’s chest, hanging out in Mom’s baby wrap and tummy time,” the caption read.
Family of Three
“I love this pic of the three of us,” the former Bachelor captioned a June 2019 Instagram post with his wife and baby girl. “Lauren has been an incredible Mom and I’m so proud of her. Can’t believe it’s been a month.”
Starting Her Young
“Beach babe in the making,” Lauren captioned a mother-daughter pool pic in July 2019.
The Little Things
Six weeks! Lauren and Arie gave an update from their daughter’s perspective in July 2019, writing, “I went swimming in the pool for the first time this week and it was slightly terrifying, but towards the end I really liked it. Mom signed me up for swim lessons that start in a couple weeks! In addition to the pool and bath time, I am LOVING looking out our windows.”
So Sleepy
“Didn’t win the race today but still all smiles,” Luyendyk Jr. captioned a July 2019 father-daughter pic. “Alessi is already way more popular than me here at the @ssupertrucks / @indycar race.”
Jet-Setter
“Alessi is officially a little traveler and she did so well on her first 3 flights! #luckyparents,” the Virginia native wrote on Instagram in July 2019. “Next one will be an absolute monster child we’re convinced and we’re ready.”
Flying Solo
“First daddy daughter lunch,” Luyendyk Jr. captioned an August 2019 pic.
Exploring
Alessi enjoyed a “beach day” with her parents in August 2019.
Big Girl
“First time trying the high chair,” Luyendyk Jr. captioned his September 2019 Instagram Story.
Like Father, Like Daughter
Alessi stood at the steering wheel for the first time in her dad’s September 2019 Instagram Story video — and tried to eat it. “Teach them young,” Luyendyk Jr. captioned the footage.
Doctor Visit
“She screamed like crazy, but she’s doing good now,” the former Bachelor wrote on his October 2019 Instagram Story following his daughter’s 4-month vaccinations.
Fall Fun
Burnham posted a photo of her “pick of the patch” in October 2019.
Aloha
Luyendyk Jr. dipped his daughter’s toes in the ocean during their first family trip to Hawaii in October 2019.
