LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne kicked off the month of October in style, celebrating her 22nd birthday on Tuesday, October 1. The day was filled with heartfelt birthday messages, sweet surprises, and an epic gift from her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
Livvy, who has become one of the most popular figures in both collegiate athletics and social media, received plenty of love from her teammates, various brands, and her sister Julz, who all shared their birthday wishes.
Livvy took to Instagram to thank them, even posting a picture of herself in a stunning birthday nightie, enjoying a giant personalized cake and Martinelli’s sparkling rosé. Her birthday celebration, like everything else she does, was full of style and charm.
However, fans were most curious about what her boyfriend Paul Skenes had planned for the special day. The couple, who have captured the hearts of their fans with their public displays of affection and mutual support, had everyone eagerly waiting to see what the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher would give Livvy for her birthday.
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Skenes didn’t disappoint. He took to Instagram to share a birthday photodump celebrating Livvy, but the real surprise came when Livvy shared the thoughtful and unique gift he had given her. Taking to Snapchat, Livvy revealed that Paul had gone above and beyond with a custom Topps trading card featuring Livvy and their beloved English retriever, Roux. The front of the card showed an adorable snapshot of Livvy kissing Roux, while the back listed “stats” about their furry friend, adding a fun and personal touch.
The “career stats” on the card included cute details like:
- Born: 6/29/23
- Breed: English retriever
- Weight: 55 lbs
- Favorite Activity: Chewing on sticks
- Favorite Human: Liv
- Favorite Food: Steak
The thoughtful and creative gift clearly brought a smile to Livvy’s face. It was a perfect reminder that the best presents don’t have to be extravagant—sometimes the most meaningful gifts come from the heart. Paul’s gesture proved that he understands Livvy well, incorporating her love for Roux in a gift that was as sentimental as it was playful.
Fans were quick to applaud Skenes for the personalized present, with many pointing out that it’s the thought behind a gift that truly counts.
As Livvy shared her excitement with her followers, it was clear that Paul had hit a home run with this one.Livvy has always been one of Paul’s biggest supporters, often seen cheering him on from the stands at his games.
Now, as she gears up for her final season with LSU gymnastics, with hopes of leading her team to back-to-back national titles, the roles may soon reverse.
With Livvy’s busy schedule ahead, fans expect to see Skenes making a few trips back to Baton Rouge to support her in return.
As Livvy steps into her final year of collegiate gymnastics, fans are eager to see what the future holds for this dynamic couple. One thing’s for sure: whether it’s in sports or life, Livvy and Paul continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders.
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