Cake, Balloons, and Family Fun! Leighton’s First Birthday with the Johnstons
7 Little Johnstons stars Liz Johnston and boyfriend Brice Bolden are first-time parents. After announcing their pregnancy in September 2023, the couple revealed via People on November 6, 2023 that their baby girl arrived three days prior, weighing in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces.
“The wait is finally over! We’re excited to introduce our baby to the world,” Liz and Brice told the publication, revealing their daughter’s name as Leighton Drew Bolden.
One year later, the pair shared a 1st birthday tribute to their little girl.
“Our Leighton Drew is ONE. We love you so much leighty-bug, baby girl, butter bean, you’ve made this year one that your Daddy and I will never forget. We love being your parents and are so blessed to call you ours. We can’t wait to see what the years ahead bring!” Liz and Brice wrote next to a photo of Leighton with her cake.
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Liz shared a family photo alongside Leighton and Brice on October 19, 2024, wishing fans a “Happy Fall.
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Leighton took her first trip to a pumpkin patch in October 2024, where she dressed in an adorable brown corduroy dress while sitting with the gourds.
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“Our little beach bum turned 9 months old and she absolutely loved it,” Liz captioned a sandy vacation photo with her daughter.
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Happy 1st Father’s Day, to the one who made me a momma,” Liz wrote next to a photo of Brice holding their smiling daughter on June 16, 2024. “Watching you grow these last 7 months has been amazing to see, I’ve never been more proud of you. We love you so much!!!”
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“Leighton Drew, becoming your Mom has been the greatest privilege of my entire life,” Liz shared alongside adorable photos of her daughter in May 2024. “I’m so thankful to have a built in best friend to call mine forever, I love you sweet girl.”
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Liz commemorated her daughter’s six-month milestone with a sweet tribute. “Leighton Drew we can’t believe we’ve been your parents for 6 months now,” the 7 Little Johnstons star captioned the photo in May 2024. “You’ve changed our lives for the better, I love being your mom. (cake was not consumed, practically frozen, just for pictures to look back on!)”
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The little family posed for a photo celebrating the Easter holidays in March 2024.
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She has her mom’s smile! Liz shared a sweet glimpse at Leighton’s dimpled cheeks, writing on her Instagram Stories, “Can’t with these dimples!”
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Liz shared a photo of baby Leighton all cozied up in a pink bed on November 9, 2023.
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Leighton’s face was barely visible as she sported a huge striped bow on her head while bundled up in her hospital blanket.
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Liz and Brice huddled up with their baby girl for a quick hospital selfie.
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Trent and Amber were thrilled to become grandparents!
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Liz’s sisters, Emma and Anna, gushed about becoming aunts as they shared photos with Leighton.
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