Photo: Ava Phillippe/Instagram
Ava Phillippeloves being a big sister.
On Monday, the 23-year-old daughter ofReese Witherspoonshared a sweet tribute onInstagramto her younger brother Tennessee, whom Witherspoon shares with husband Jim Toth, as he celebrated his 10th birthday.
In the heartfelt post, Ava reflected on the 13-year age gap she shares with Tennessee, revealing that while it “once worried” her, she now finds it to be the “greatest gift.” Witherspoon shares daughter Ava and son Deacon, 18, with ex Ryan Phillippe.
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TheLegally Blondestar, 46, also paid tribute to her little boy with a sweet post onInstagramMonday.
Witherspoon shared a cute photo of a smiling Tennessee wearing a pair of oversized black sunglasses and a blue polo with a starry background.
“Happy 10th Birthday to my wonderful boy, Tennessee!! Your brilliant curiosity and endless energy make me smile every day! I’m so lucky to be your mama. I love you buddy! 💙⚽️⛳️🏈🌟 Tenn turns 10!” the actress wrote.
Witherspoon also included a heartwarming picture of the pair on a beach together as she hugged her son from behind and rested her chin on his head. “Happy birthday to my sweet boy!” she added.
Earlier this month,The Morning Showstar celebrated daughter Ava with anInstagrampost in honor of her 23rd birthday. The actress posted a beautiful photo of the look-alike mother-daughter pair posing in front of a beach sunset.
“Happy Birthday to my favorite daughter, Ava !! 🥰Every day that I get to watch you become the most amazing woman is such a gift,” Witherspoon wrote. “Your gigantic heart, generous spirit, and endless creativity inspire me every day. I love you so much 💞💫🎂.”
source: people.com
