> At a Glance
> – Erin Napier celebrated daughter Helen’s 8th birthday on Jan. 4 with a nostalgic Instagram tribute
> – The post highlights Helen’s love for Barbies, ballet, surfing, painting, and dream of becoming a veterinarian
> – Ree Drummond and Holly Williams joined fans in sending birthday wishes
> – Why it matters: The Home Town stars continue to share intimate family moments amid their season 10 premiere and homeschooling journey
Erin Napier turned Instagram into a birthday album on Sunday, giving followers an intimate look at Helen’s 8th milestone while reflecting on how fast childhood flies.
Birthday Snapshot
The carousel opened with Helen painting a Barbie at her easel, followed by shots of her animal-clinic playset, waist-length hair, and a chocolate-chip cookie cake piped in pink-and-blue frosting.
> “Our big girl turned 8 yesterday. Which makes her older than Bluey, who is 7,” Erin wrote, noting the cartoon entered their lives just before youngest daughter Mae, now 4½, was born.
Homeschool & Screen-Free Life
Erin and Ben Napier told News Of Los Angeles in December they’re homeschooling both girls this year without tutors or devices.
- No phones, tablets, or iPads
- Family movie nights feature classics like Prancer and Berenstain Bears
- Goal: recreate the slower pace of their own 1980s childhoods
TV Return
Season 10 of Home Town premiered the same day as Helen’s birthday, promising 16 episodes of restorations in Laurel, Mississippi.
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Helen’s birthday | Jan. 4 | Turns 8 |
| Season 10 premiere | Jan. 4 | 16 new episodes |
| Ben & Erin’s anniversary | November 2025 | 17 years married |
Key Takeaways
- Helen’s passions range from tumbling to surfing to veterinary dreams
- The Napiers’ device-free, homeschool experiment aims to slow family time
- Home Town fans get a double celebration: new season plus Helen’s big 8
As cameras roll on more Laurel renovations, Erin’s post reminds followers that off-screen moments remain the couple’s favorite build.
