Alessandra Ambrosio heaped a healthy dose of love on her daughter Anja in a sweet birthday tribute she posted on Instagram.
On Thursday, the longtime catwalk queen shared a series of throwback snaps showcasing her baby girl throughout her 15 years on Planet Earth.
Later, in the early evening, the proud mother of dropped a three picture post that began with a picture of them with their arms wrapped around each other, while flashing their respective infectious smiles towards the camera.
They appear to be standing on a rock formation along an ocean waterfront with a gorgeous orange sunset in the backdrop.
‘Happy 15th birthday my forever baby girl @anjaambrosiom,’ the Brazilian beauty began in the caption, before adding a line in Portuguese ‘!!! Mamãe teama infinitame!!!’ which translates in English to ‘Mommy loves you endlessly.’
Birthday tribute: Alessandra Ambrosio, 42, shared an adorable tribute to her daughter Anja on Instagram for her 15th birthday on Thursday
Looking all grown up now, Anja also struck a classic model pose by herself with her right arm lifted up and rested on the back of her head.
The mother-daughter tandem also got playful with each other by puckering their lips but still remaining a couple feet away for a virtual kiss.
For the celebratory snaps, the birthday girl wore a turquoise, green and white minidress with a backless design.
The teenager looked like the picture of summer fashion in the spaghetti strap number that fell to about the middle of her thighs.
Her famous mom showed off her supermodel skills in a brith blue, white and green-patterned dress with a slit on one side, allowing for her to get flirty and flaunts her long legs.
The stylish number came complete with layered sections, a plunging neckline and spaghetti straps.
Ambrosio also had a two-tone brown purse over one of her shoulders, and her dark brown tresses flowing long and straight down past the middle of her back with a center part.
In one of her throwback pictures, the Gal Floripa co-founder shared a photo of Anja as a toddle, along with a sweet sentiment.
Working it: Looking all grown up now, Anja also struck a classic model pose by herself with her right arm lifted up and rested on the back of her head
Playful: The pair also got playful with each other by puckering their lips but still remaining a couple feet away for a virtual kiss, with a lovely orange sunset in the backdrop
Throwback: In one of her throwback pictures, the Gal Floripa co-founder shared a photo of Anja as a toddle, along with a sweet sentiment
Celebratory: The birthday girl appears to be in her pre-teen days in another throwback snap
Sweet: The catwalk queen also showcased the virtual kiss photo, with another ‘birthday’ wish
Love messages: There’s also a video that resembles a role of photo film with images of the mother and daughter that came with a few sweet messages
‘Anja…since you were born you’ve been…cute, curious, funny, smart and full of personality!!!’ the Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil native wrote across the picture. ‘Happy 15th my sunshine.’
The duo could also be seen snuggling up together when Anja looked to be in her pre-teen years.
She also showcased the virtual kiss photo, along with another ‘happy birthday’ wish.
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There’s also a video that resembles a role of photo film with images of the mother and daughter that came with a few sweet messages.
‘And so I wish for you, my love,’ the message of love begins. ‘I want you feel loved, want you to be free. ‘Want you to be anything you dream you can be. Want you to have pride, and be humble,’ it read.
It also appears that Anja’s birthday coincides with her first day of school this year. Ambrosio shared another photo to her Instagram Story, tagging her daughter, writing ‘9th grade!!!’ across a photo of her with a couple of classmates, adding a sticker that read ‘Back To School.
Ambrosio is also mom to son Noah, 11. She shares both of her kids with ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur.
