Days of Our Lives actor Brandon Barash, who portrays Stefan, felt the joy of being a parent again last year! He and his wife, Isabella, celebrated the arrival of their baby boy, Joaquin Lee, on September 15, 2023. The little angel joined the family alongside his big sister Harper, who Barash shares with General Hospital star Kirsten Storms. Fans might remember her as Maxie. To mark Joaquin’s first birthday, let’s look at some of his sweetest firsts!

Joaquin’s Adorable First Year in Snaps

The Days of Our Lives star has treated fans to some absolutely adorable moments of his son. The day Joaquin was born, Barash proudly broke the news on Instagram by posting an adorable family selfie. Moreover, the DAYS actor explained that his son’s name had a deep meaning behind it. It honored Brandon’s late father, Jerry Lee Barash.

It also nodding to his wife’s Hispanic heritage. “Through your birth, lil man, we’re reborn. Our family’s mightier, our ocean of love runs deeper and more fierce,” he added. The growing family indeed embraced their new chapter very well! Barash joked about how much he loved their updated family photos. Meanwhile, Harper, Joaquin’s older sissy, was also happy to have a little sibling to caress.

Their bond has clearly been a highlight for the Barash family. For his first Super Bowl in 2024, Joaquin and his dad cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs. They wore matching jerseys and celebrated their team’s big win against the San Francisco 49ers. Talk about a memorable father-son moment! Additionally, the baby boy also got into the holiday spirit for his first Easter.

He looked adorable in a blue Peeps hat! However, the real standout moment of his first year had to be his smash cake celebration for his birthday. Brandon shared a heartfelt message as his son eagerly dug into his cake. The DOOL star described Joaquin as the “manifestation of love across generations.”

It goes without saying that Joaquin’s first year has been filled with love, fun, and plenty of adorable moments. We wish little Joaquin Lee a very happy birthday! Don’t miss out on more Days of our Lives celeb updates over at Soap Opera Daily. Which one of the cute pictures loaded with heart-melting moments is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.