Break out the chocolate sheet cake... Ladd Drummond is another year older!
Our favorite Dr Pepper-drinking, Wrangler-wearing, prank-pulling cowboy celebrated his big day on Wednesday. His kids shared the sweetest tributes to mark the occasion (even though Ladd isn't quite the type to spend time on Instagram 😂).
Alex kicked things off with a heartfelt "Ladd appreciation post," sharing a few photos that prove she's always been her dad's biggest fan. First, there's baby Alex snuggled in a young Ladd's arms. He's close to the age she is now in this photo!
Alex also posted a more recent picture of him cradling his granddaughter Sofia at the hospital. "Sofia's papa," she wrote, which just about says it all.
Next came a throwback from Alex's toddler days on the ranch. "Love you, Dad," she captioned the snap. "I know he'll have Sofia on a horse by age 2." (Knowing Ladd, that's not even a stretch.)
Todd also posted a sweet message to his dad, proving the youngest Drummond still knows how to pull on our heartstrings. "Happy birthday to my glimpse into the future," he wrote, along with a photo of the two of them on the ranch. "I love you, Dad. Thank you for being everything you are in my life." Todd's touching words show just how much he looks up to his dad, even now that he's all grown up. It's clear Ladd has set quite the example for his kids!
The rest of the Drummond crew—Paige, Jamar, Bryce, and Ree—didn't post anything online, but we're sure they all celebrated Ladd in their own way. Paige probably spent the day working on the ranch with him (because you know Ladd doesn't take days off) and we're willing to bet Ree whipped up a steak dinner with all the fixin's.
One thing is for sure: this cowboy is surrounded by so much love. Here's to another year of herding cattle, spending time with family, and making your way through your stash of Carmex. Happy birthday, Ladd!
