Pregnant Bindi Irwin writes a ‘thank you message’ to her husband Chandler Powell

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

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

The 22-year-old felt emotional on Sunday as the year drew to a close, sharing a moving message for her 24-year-old husband.

The Wildlife Hero posted a photo to Instagram, showing the couple chewing close together, holding their dog, Piggy the Cavalier King Charles spaniel.

Moving: Bindi Irwin (right) and her husband Chandler Powell (left) are going to welcome their first child next year. The 22-year-old felt emotional on Sunday as the year drew 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 prepare to start the New Year, I wanted to write a message of thanks for my husband.

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

‘In 2021, I will also see this amazing man become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter. My love for my family is endless. ‘

Bindi wrote in the caption: 'As we prepare to start the New Year, I wanted to write a message of thanks for my husband.  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 prepare to start the New Year, I wanted to write a message of thanks for my husband. 7 years ago I fell in love with his kind heart and smile that lights up the world ‘

She said: ‘In 2021, I will also see this amazing man become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter.  My love for my family is endless'

She said: ‘In 2021, I will also see this amazing man become the most amazing father to our beautiful daughter. My love for my family is endless’

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

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

‘Happy holidays from the Australian Zoo family to you,’ she wrote in the image.

Holidays: On Friday, Bindi and Chandler celebrated Christmas.  The couple spent the day in Christmas sweets with their mother Terri and brother Robert, 17. Pictured

Holidays: On Friday, Bindi and Chandler celebrated Christmas. The couple spent the day in Christmas sweets with their mother Terri and brother Robert, 17. Pictured

Sweet: Bindi also shared a commendable photo of a gift decorated with a card addressed sweetly to 'Bindi and Chandler and Baby

Sweet: Bindi also shared a commendable photo of a gift decorated with a card addressed sweetly to ‘Bindi and Chandler and Baby

In the image, the whole family is smiling as they cuddle up in matching festive green sweaters with native Australian animals.

She also shared a commendable photo of a gift decorated with a card sweetly addressed to ‘Bindi and Chandler and Baby’.

‘Our first family Christmas card from my lovely mum. Such love, ‘she titled the picture.

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

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

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