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Gannon, a boy growing taller with the days, was a big moment for the very first toast for 14 years of Gannon’s life being celebrated on his birthday. What really set in full gear into the night was the lovely and sincere caption Mackenzie McKee posted with two outdoor shots of her and her darling son expressing how beautiful the world is and how kind and happy he has grown.
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A few nostalgic moments struck with those who have watched Gannon grow through tall-leg television. Mackenzie wrote, “Such a good day outdoors with Gannon for his birthday! How is my baby 14 😳. Such a nature loving, kind hearted, content soul. 14 years ago today, my life changed forever. Happy birthday Gannon.”
Setting against a watery background, the view sees both standing by the waterfront location, with palm trees scattered about. Mackenzie wore her shining smile, while taller-than-her Gannon had one arm thrown around her. There stood a bicycle close by to them, which was either awaiting a contest or simply a fun bike ride; somehow that picture must surely represent the proud mom feeling combined with the joy of looking at good nature on her birthday.
The fans responded immediately and gave reactions from back in the day, since the time they’ve first known them on “16 and Pregnant.” Another said from the UK, “Wow, 14, I remember watching on Teen Mom! Happy birthday Gannon from the UK.” The same sentiment spread across dozens of comments, creating disbelief of how time has moved on.
What has changed? The one apparent difference was the height of Gannon. So many comments just couldn’t get enough of how much he’s grown. “NO WAY HES THAT TALL OMG,” said one stunned fan. Another said, “Omg he’s taller than you!” That visual evidence of her son’s towering over her seemed to surprise even Mackenzie herself, as indicated by the shocked emoji in her caption.
The grown-up-even-beyond height, fans applauded what kind of guy Gannon is maturing into. “He is becoming a wonderful young man!!” says one longtime follower. Another comment for Mackenzie claimed, “You’re such an amazing mom!!!” Are credits to her parenting through all these years in the public eye.
Then birthday wishes went everywhere, with one noticing and complimenting Gannon’s Manchester United FC shirt in the pic. The international outreach for these two was obvious from well wishes coming from both sides of the Atlantic. In fact, Gannon’s style has kept fans engaged over the years, leading to numerous discussions around fashion trends.
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For many viewers, this is a time capsule for Gannon’s 14th birthday. As stated perfectly by one fan, “Seems like just yesterday we were watching you taking him home from the hospital!” This birthday is not only for the McKee Family; it has been shared with an audience that has followed this young man from infancy to adolescence. The overwhelming response indeed underscores the permanence reality TV can have on bonds between viewers and the families they watch grapple with both trials and triumphs. Mackenzie’s celebration of her son’s character describing him as a “content soul” tells a story that, in spite of the not-so-traditional upbringing, Gannon has grown up to be the kind of person any parent would be proud to have.
