KEY POINTS

  • Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon called her daughter Ella Grace “a beautiful soul” on Instagram
  • The mother of two shared photos of the birthday girl through the years
  • Fans flooded the post with birthday greetings and well-wishes for the family

Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon celebrated her daughter’s birthday by posting a sweet tribute to her mini-me on social media.

The 21-year-old “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” alum’s daughter Ella Grace turned 4 years old Wednesday. To mark the occasion, Shannon uploaded on Instagram a series of photos of the birthday girl through the years and penned a sweet message for her in the caption.

The first snap showed Ella grinning at the camera while standing in front of their family’s Christmas tree. The second photo showed the entire family comprising Shannon and her husband Josh Efird, 25, as well as their kids Ella and Bentley Jameson, 4 months old.

Other photos showed the birthday girl’s adorable interactions with her baby brother, who was born on July 21. In one snap, Ella is seen planting a kiss on baby Bentley’s head, while another picture showed her cuddling her brother.

“Screaming happy 4th birthday to my sweet, loving and sassy girl. Oh how the years have just flown by. You’re one of the smartest little ones I know. The way you love me, your daddy, Lana and your sweet bubba just shows what a beautiful soul we’ve created,” Shannon wrote in the caption.

She continued, “I’d move the sun and the moon for [you], Ella Grace. I hope today is filled with all your favorite snacks and just an all-around amazing day. I can’t wait to continue to watch you grow and do so many amazing things in life. Thank you for being my saving grace when you didn’t even know it. Mommy loves you to the moon and back.”

Fans quickly flooded the mother of two’s post with birthday greetings for Ella and well-wishes for the entire family. A number also expressed their shock after learning that Shannon’s daughter is already 4 years old.

“Happy birthday Ella Grace!!!! Beautiful family! Hope all is well,” one wrote.

“Happy birthday! What a beautiful family. Stay safe,” another commented.

“[Oh my god], I remember the episode of you finding out you were pregnant with her. [It] feels like that was just yesterday,” a third user stated.

“Right, how is she 4?” a different fan chimed in.

Some fans also wondered if the family is coming back for another season of their reality show “Mama June: From Not to Hot.”

Season 5 wrapped up in June, and ahead of the season finale, the eponymous star and Pumpkin’s mom, June Shannon, 42, already promised fans that they would be back on TV.

However, it appears We TV is still undecided on the fate of the TV series. The network has yet to announce the renewal of “Mama June: From Not to Hot” for Season 6, according to TV Shows Ace.

Mama June and family
Pictured: Mama June, Alana Thompson, Lauryn Shannon and Joshua Efird attending “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Season 2 premiere party at Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia on Ja. 9, 2018. Paras Griffin/Getty Images