Matty J and Laura Byrne are not regular parents, they’re cool ones
Just look at their gorgeous family photos!
When Matty J became The Bachelor in 2017, Australia watched as he fell for Sydney-based jewellery designer, Laura Byrne.
Fast forward a few years and not only are the couple proud parents to gorgeous, Marlie-Mae but the two are engaged and planning to tie in the knot towards the end of 2020.
Matty, 33 and Laura, 33 are also keen to add to their family but first there’s a wedding to plan!
“We keep saying we definitely want to have more than one baby. I’m not rushing into doing it tomorrow, but we would love another kid,” says Laura.
“We’ll probably do that after we get married. Just one big event at a time!”
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On December 19, Marlie-Mae celebrated her half-birthday. Look at that gorgeous little face!
"It’s been my absolute pleasure to be your booby barista these past 6 months. You are the best boss in the biz, the head honcho, the big muchacho! We love you chicken nugget," Laura captioned this image.
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Laura takes a break from her bridesmaid duties for a happy snap with Marlie-Mae.
"After this I can’t post photos of Marlie anymore. She is gone. I ate her," she captions the image.
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Even Buster, the couple's adorable three-leggged makes it into the family Christmas card photo. Laura caption this image:
Me: “Let’s keep Christmas low key this year”
Also me....... Personalised Christmas cards printed by @vistaprint as modeled by a family of dorks #makemoremerry
4/26
We dare you to NOT feel festive when you look at this image! Impossible, right? Marlie-Mae in her Santa Baby onesie is giving us all the Christmas feels.
5/26
Matty J is in awe of Laura and it's so sweet. Posting this image to Instagram, he captioned it:
THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING! I’ve never known one person to be so successful at so many things. Mum, business owner, writer, podcaster, sexy fiancé - the list is endless! As I write this she’s already back at @tonimay HQ helping Santa prep for X-Mas. You really are superwoman @ladyandacat ❤️ (now everyone go tell her how great she is)
6/26
Ready for bed? Marlie-Mae thinks not! "When the sleep suit goes on.. it’s time to party," says Matty J.
7/26
Could there be a more adorable, more Paris, family photo than this one? The Johnson-Byrne's nail their family photo in front of the Eiffel Tower.
8/26
Have baby, will travel! After a long flight, the family arrive in London.
"25hrs later and we made it!" posts Matty.
9/26
Marlie-Mae's first plane ride! The family-of-three fly to London on their first family vacay.
10/26
As Matty J celebrates his first Father's Day, Laura has these sweet words to say about her baby-daddy:
Verified
Happy Father’s Day to this magnificent fella. I am happy to report that you smashed your three month probation period with flying colours. You’re stuck with us! Suck it. ❤️❤️
11/26
Look at the resemblance of baby Marlie-Mae to this flashback photo of Laura! She's her mother's daughter alright.
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See Matt's hand resting above Laura's shoulder? "They say you’re insanely fertile after having a baby. Matt’s being extra vigilant..." Laura captions this Insta post. Haha!
15/26
Laura is refreshing honest about new motherhood. She posted this image and captioned it:
9 weeks on planet earth and my nipples look like UFOs
16/26
Swoon. Is there anything more adorable than a new dad snuggling with their teeny newborn? We think not.
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New dad, Matty J holding his baby girl:
Still letting the last 24hrs sink in.. they’ve been the most rewarding, loving and emotional I’ve ever experienced. @ladyandacat you did the most incredible job bringing our little girl Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson into the world. Becoming a Dad was better than I ever could have imagined. ❤️
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And two become three. On her podcast, Life Uncut, Laura shares her experience of labour:
“They don’t call it labour for no reason – it is definitely very painful,” she said. “I originally wanted to do a natural birth but I ended up having to opt for an epidural because I couldn’t manage my pain expectations.”
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Laura pens this sweet birth arrival note:
Welcome to the world you divine little slice of human pudding. Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson (named after our Nana’s) you’re more than we could have ever hoped for ❤️ 19.6.19
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The due date has come and gone and Laura is over it!
"I have sincerely really loved being pregnant. Except for this last week, it’s been farrrked. Pretty sure I’m giving birth to a toddler - 41+3" she captions this Instagram post.
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At the nine-month mark, the Bachie lovebirds are ready to meet their bub.
Matty J captions this image: "We’re ready for you kiddo!!"
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Two months before Laura was due to give birth, Matty J popped the question while the couple were holidaying in Fiji.
"There’s absolutely no one else I’d rather grow old and senile with. I can’t wait to start a family together and now I can’t wait to be your husband!" Matty J wrote to his Instagram followers.
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A close-up of that stunning engagement ring! Laura shared this image to Instagram with the caption:
You are my favourite everything @matthewdavidjohnson. YES to a lifetime of love and flamboyant dance moves with you my honey 💍❤️
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In Decemeber 2018, Laura and Matty J annouced they were having a baby! Laura posted to Instagram: WE ARE HAVING A BABY🎉 👶🏻 !!!!Old mate @matthewdavidjohnson and I are beyond excited to finally be able to share that I’m cooking an orange sized baby Johnson-Byrne. Happy doesn’t even come close ❤️ (Have a look at the last picture - it’s little hand is waving at everyone 😂😍 my heart) #15weeks #comingjune .
