One of the biggest joys of daytime is getting to watch characters and actors grow up before our very eyes. And though Daniel Graziadei didn’t start playing Daniel on The Young and the Restless as a child, we’ve still had the pleasure of watching him grow for the past 20 years. When he first joined the CBS show back in 2004, Graziadei  was playing a teenager, and now, he’s celebrating a birthday as he turns… 45?

We suppose it shouldn’t be that surprising since the actor, like his character, is a loving father and on his way to be married, but we still can’t help wondering where the time’s gone. But also, like Daniel, Graziadei had his TV mom on hand to celebrate!

“We all love you more than a chocolate sundae with a cherry on top,” Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) shared on Instagram with a pic of the birthday boy, along with a few familiar faces! like Lauralee Bell (Christine), Bryton James (Devon), Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) and Conner Floyd (Chance).

And yes, that family relationship is definitely real! “I love you like my first born,” Stafford continued. “Happy Birthday!” Check out the post below, and click through to see video from the special day

Bell shared her own special note on her Instagram, telling the birthday boy, “You’re amazing and so is your beautiful family!” We can’t (and won’t) argue with that. Twins Arlo and Bear and fiancée Lauren Carey were all a huge part of making the day special. (And we’re guessing that bouncy house wasn’t for Graziadei so much as the kids!

Happy birthday, Michael Graziadei! We hope the day and the coming year are full of nothing but the best for you and your loved ones!