Richie McCaw gifted touching 2018 highlights video from wife Gemma for 38th birthday

Gemma McCaw has posted a loving birthday tribute online to her husband, former All Black captain Richie.

Titling a series of Instagram Story posts 'So Many Highlights from 2018, the former hockey star posted many snaps of the couple together over the year.

"Happy birthday to the most amazing husband and father," Gemma says in the post.

She included a snap of their newborn daughter Charlotte's hand in the pics, along with several of their outdoor walks together, multisport events and fashion week.

The photo of the infant's hand is the same one Gemma posted earlier in December to announce her birth.

"We are excited to announce the arrival of our daughter," she wrote at the time.

"Thank you for the love and blessings we have received, our hearts are so full."

Richie turned 38 on December 31. Gemma, whose maiden name is Flynn, will turn 29 in May.

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