“We can’t imagine life without you.” Former TOWIE star Sam Faiers shared an adorable snap on Instagram this week to mark her niece Nelly’s first birthday. Sam shared a picture of the two of them getting ready for the big celebrations, with the reality star posting two very cute snaps. “Happy 1^st birthday to my beautiful little niece Nelly. This has been the most wonderful year with u,” she wrote.

Happy 1st birthday to my beautiful little niece Nelly. This has been the most wonderful year with u. We all love u so much and can't remember life without u. Your a crazy little lady and you make us laugh every day ????? #birthdaygirl x

A photo posted by Sam Faiers (@samanthafaiers1) on Jul 8, 2015 at 11:45pm PDT

“We all love u so much and can’t remember life without u. You’re a crazy little lady and you make us laugh ever day.” She later added another picture with her little niece. “Me and my little lady, my best friend, we have so much fun and we love u more than anything in the world. 1 today the time has gone so quick,” she captioned the shot.

Me & my little lady, my best friend, we have so much fun & we love u more than anything in the world. 1 today ?? the time has gone so quick xx A photo posted by Sam Faiers (@samanthafaiers1) on Jul 8, 2015 at 11:48pm PDT

Her sister Billy also shared pictures on Instagram to mark her daughter’s big day.

My little Nelly today in her beautiful @jamkidswear dress ... Getting excited for her 1st birthday ☺️??? #towie #filming xxx

A photo posted by Billie Faiers (@billiefaiersofficial) on Jul 7, 2015 at 1:49pm PDT

She later shared a picture of everything set up in the house for the celebration writing; “I can truly say I have cherished every moment and am so proud of my beautiful, happy little lady.”

All set up for the morning ... My beautiful little Nelly is turning ONE tomorrow ??? feel so emotional how quickly this year has gone, I can truly say I have cherished every moment and am so proud of my beautiful, happy little lady ??? ... Thank you @auraballoons @thebloomroom_x @bridiescakes ???? A photo posted by Billie Faiers (@billiefaiersofficial) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:10pm PDT

She had previously melted hearts with this adorable snap.

Little poser nelly noo doing a mirror selfie ☺️☺️☺️ wearing her beautiful Dot romper available from @jamkidswear .. www.jamkidswear.co.uk ???

A photo posted by Billie Faiers (@billiefaiersofficial) on Jun 30, 2015 at 3:20am PDT