She had to rush home from the Winter Olympics when her son Dominic fell ill.
And Rachael Finch was evidently a much happier mum on Sunday, as she celebrated his first birthday with family and friends.
The 29-year-old and husband Michael Miziner were all smiles as they enjoyed a day in the park with Dominic, their daughter Violet and loved ones in Sydney.
Happy days: Rachael Finch and husband Michael Miziner were all smiles as they enjoyed a day in the park celebrating son Dominic’s first birthday on Sunday. Pictured with daughter Violet
The former Miss Universe Australia showed off her natural beauty with a minimal makeup palette and styled her long hair up in a loose topknot.
She beamed as she took selfies with Michael, whom she met and fell in love with during their time together on Dancing With The Stars in 2010.
While it was Dominic’s special day, Rachael was sure to dote on their eldest child, four-year-old Violet, as she played in the spacious park.
Effortless: The former Miss Universe Australia showed off her natural beauty with a minimal makeup palette and her long hair up in a loose topknot
Starry-eyed: She beamed as she took selfies with Michael, whom she met and fell in love with during their time together on Dancing With The Stars in 2010
Motherly duties: While it was Dominic’s special day, Rachael was sure to dote on their eldest child, four-year-old Violet, as she frolicked in the spacious park
The stunning model and television presenter cut a casual figure in a billowing olive green top, denim pedal pushers and sensible brown sandals.
She appeared to be quite the hostess during the party, chatting with family and friends while observing Dominic in his stroller.
She also multi-tasked as a photographer, happily taking snaps of friends and family, and helped to pick up the garbage throughout the day.
Chic: The stunning model and television presenter cut a casual figure in a billowing olive green top, denim pedal pushers and sensible brown sandals
Multi-tasker: She appeared to be quite the hostess during the party, chatting with family and friends while observing Dominic in his stroller
She also multi-tasked as a photographer, happily taking snaps of loved ones, and helped collect the garbage throughout the day
Eager: The 29-year-old was happy to help out during celebrations for Dominic’s first birthday with family and friends
Rachael was forced to quit her PyeongChang Winter Olympics hosting gig last month after finding out Dominic was unwell.
The model explained on social media she had been overcome with worry when her youngest began having trouble swallowing food and drinking liquids.
‘Poor little angel is not feeling the best, he has had trouble swallowing food, drinking in the last 72 hours,’ she wrote.
‘And it just feels so good to be able to be next to him and all the mummas out there know that when your baby is sick it is the worst feeling in the whole entire world.’
Concerned: Rachael was forced to quit her PyeongChang Winter Olympics hosting gig last month after finding out Dominic was unwell
Party time: Rachael and Michael hosted an intimate gathering in a Sydney park for their son Dominic’s first birthday