Karoline Leavitt Celebrates Niko’s First Birthday

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made sure her baby boy’s first birthday was one to remember. The celebration was filled with love, laughter, and a playful construction theme that reflected little Niko’s fascination with trucks. Leavitt, 27, and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, marked the milestone for their son, Nicholas “Niko” Robert Riccio, with a backyard party surrounded by family and friends.

Sharing photos on Instagram, Leavitt wrote: “Today my sweet, happy, sensitive, funny, and handsome baby turned one. There are no words to describe how much I love this little boy. I thank God every day for making me his mommy.” The party was decorated with banners featuring Niko’s face, a cake topped with miniature diggers, and personalized yellow cups with his name.

The highlight, however, was a real digger brought into the yard, delighting the birthday boy and guests alike. Karoline and Nicholas wore matching “Mama” and “Dada” T-shirts as they watched Niko happily smash into his cake, his face covered in frosting. The heartfelt details made the occasion even more memorable.

Fans quickly filled the comments section with kind words, calling the party “precious” and praising the couple for making their son’s day so special. Though her role in Washington keeps her busy, Karoline’s post was a reminder of where her heart truly lies: with faith, family, and celebrating the joy of her little boy’s first year.

Karoline Leavitt celebrated turning 28 this weekend (Image: karolineleavitt/Instagram)

Karoline Leavitt posted a rare photograph of her husband while marking a personal celebration over the weekend.
The White House Press Secretary celebrated her 28th birthday on Sunday and enjoyed the occasion with her family in New Hampshire. She posted several images on Instagram from her birthday festivities, showcasing both her husband Nicholas Riccio, 59, and their young son Niko, who celebrated his first birthday last month.

In the initial photograph, captured at the seaside, the mother-of-one beamed at the camera while sporting a brief white dress layered over swimwear, accessorized with sunglasses. Young Niko, also dressed in swimming attire, gazed at the camera as his mother cradled him. It comes after Leavitt was forced to make a huge change after being brutally mocked.

The following image displayed Karoline and her spouse grinning with the ocean as their backdrop while taking a selfie together with little Niko. She additionally posted a third photograph of two greeting cards she received from her husband and son – one stating “Happy Birthday to My Wife … My Otter Half,” and displaying an illustration of two embracing otters, while another from Niko was adorned with balloons and celebration decorations and stated, “Mom… You’re the coolest.”

Karoline Leavitt is married to Nicholas Riccio

The photograph also revealed a bouquet of flowers in the background. Karoline captioned the post with “28” including various emojis such as a cake, hearts, the ocean and the American flag.