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Jessica Sansome

Stacey Solomon unrecognisable as she throws epic dinosaur-themed party for son's third birthday

Stacey Solomon was unrecognisable as she pulled out all the stops for her son's birthday. Stacey's first child with fiance Joe Swash, Rex, turned three on Monday (May 23) and the mum-of-four made sure to make it one to remember.

The Loose Women star went all out for the sweet celebrations in the sprawling back garden of their family home, adorably named Pickle Cottage. In videos posted to her Instagram Story, Stacey showed how a teepee had been set up on the grass which had been surrounded by tree stumps and adorned with dinosaur toys.

In her video to her millions of followers, Rex looked delighted with his dino-themed party, grinning from ear to ear as he ran towards the set up in the garden of their million-pound Essex home. He then gave his best dinosaur impression from on top of a tree stump as he donned a badge and jumper which had his name emblazoned across it.

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"Rex's got his cousin over today while daddy is working and the big boys are at school. We are going to play out here then make some cookies then I've told him Zach, Leighton and daddy have gone to find some dinos so hopefully, when they get back we can all dress up and play Jurrasic world all night."

And the fun really started later in the day when Stacey, former EastEnders star Joe, and Stacey's two older sons from previous relationships all dressed up and played in the garden with the young birthday boy.

Posting a brilliant photo to her 5.2 million Instagram followers, the 32-year-old couldn't be picked out from the line-up of dinosaurs while Rex stood beaming in the middle. "Happy Birthday Rex," the presenter started her post. "Oh we love you so much our happy, kind, wonderful, Dino loving pickle. 3 years has gone too fast.

"We hope you enjoyed your special day… to the moon and back darling boy. We’ve spent the last few hours just running around the garden dressed like this. Rex has asked if the dinos can come to his next birthday tomorrow too so looks like we will be wearing these everyday for the next few weeks."

Stacey added: "For anyone wondering - In order from left to right Joe, Me, Leighton. Zachy the photographer and Rose with grangrad. Thank you for all of your lovely messages! He’s had the best most simple day & now fast asleep and we aren’t far behind him."

And fans were seriously impressed as they shared their birthday wishes for Rex. @chool_as_a_cucumber wrote: "How ROAR-some is this!! Looks like he’s had a wonderful birthday - precious memories made for sure." @lindsay_jane84 commented: "Well this is the actual dream!! Happy Birthday gorgeous boy, looks like you have all had the best day.

@fall_withgrace said: "Hahaha this is brilliant guys... Stace I wouldn't have expected anything less hahaha. Happy birthday Rex." @sarahann1970 replied: "Omg!! what an amazing day for rex, you really are all so amazing." @carlagottbooks added: "Awwww this is so amazing. Happy birthday rex so glad you had the most amazing day."

Stacey then took to Instagram later in the evening before she wrapped up on the fun-filled day. "Goodnight everyone... Every year they get older is always bitter sweet. I love watching them grow but at the same time I could stay in some of these moments forever...

She ended her post: "It all goes far too quickly. To the moon and back pickle. Happy Third Year in this crazy world."

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