Steven Gerrard's granddaughter Lila Grey has turned one, with the Liverpool legend's daughter Lilly Gerrard sharing adorable snaps and a heartfelt message to mark the occasion.
Family Celebration for Lila Grey's First Birthday
The 22-year-old regularly updates her followers on life as a new mum, sharing glimpses into the Gerrard household from the moment she gave birth to major milestones with her daughter Lila. In a recent Instagram post, Lilly shared a reel featuring clips from the past 12 months, including bringing Lila home from hospital, her first bath, laughing and giggling, and wearing a Liverpool FC kit.
She added a caption: "Happy birthday to my beautiful Lila Grey, I can't believe you're one already. Thank you for the best year of my life, you've brought us so much love and happiness. I feel so lucky to be your mum and I can't wait to watch you grow and make the best memories with you. Hope you have the most special day, love you more than anything."
Messages of Support from Fans and Family
Jamie Carragher's daughter Mia commented: "Adorable happy birthday." Fans also sent their love, with one saying: "The cutest happy 1st birthday beautiful Lila have the best day x." Another wrote: "Happy birthday gorgeous girl" and a third added: "Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Lila. Have the most cutest day." A fourth fan said: "Happy 1st birthday. Have a lovely day. I can't believe she is one already."
The post was liked by thousands, including Lilly's sister Lexie and Curtis Jones' partner Saffie Khan.
Birthday Decorations and Family Tradition
Lilly also shared a photo on her Instagram story showing a room decorated with pink balloons, a pile of pink-wrapped presents, a hot pink car with a "Lila 8" registration plate, and a white banner with pink polka dots reading "Lila Grey is one" next to a Minnie Mouse-themed cake.
Lilly announced Lila's birth last year with a photo of her partner Lee Byrne leaving the hospital with their baby girl, captioning it "2 becomes 3." The name Lila Grey continues a family tradition of naming Gerrard children with an "L" initial. Liverpool FC sent a congratulations message to Steven Gerrard after Lila was born, along with a gift, reading: "Dear Steven and family, congratulations on the arrival of baby Lila Grey. With love and best wishes from all at Liverpool Football Club xx."
