Baby Tobias Dirks is 'growing too fast' for his mom, 'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton’s son Tobias Dirks weighs 12.84 lbs. as he lays on the grocery weighing scale in a photo posted on Hamilton’s Instagram account. (Instagram/Bethany Hamilton)

A lot of parents wish that they could just stop time from moving and simply enjoy their babies just as they are right now. It seems like "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is feeling the same way towards her infant son Tobias Dirks.

She shared a funny photo of Tobias who is seen lying on top of a grocery weighing scale on her Instagram account (@bethanyhamilton). "'Momma says I'm growing too fast!" Thank you Healthy Hut for the weigh in," she captioned it.

Hamilton looks eager to introduce her son to a lot of things she is truly passionate about, such as her Christian faith and surfing.

A few weeks after giving birth to Tobias, Hamilton and her husband Adam Dirks decided to take their son to the beach and show him what his parents are crazy about. Hamilton even shared a photo of Dirks carrying Tobias, who was wearing a tiny orange beach hat. "Family beach day! Tobias had his first time in the ocean with his papa!!! He didn't love it," she revealed.

However, Tobias' dislike might have had something to do with the harsh rays of the sun. Still, Hamilton is not losing hope that their son would grow up loving the same things his parents do.

She made the announcement of Tobias' arrival on her social media accounts by posting an adorable family photo. "Blessed to welcome our son, Tobias, into the world. Born June 1st, 7.9 lbs. and 21" long. He is named after his great grandpa Tobias meaning 'The goodness of God.' Adam and I are so in love with our lil guy and are stoked to share life with him!" Hamilton gushed.

related articles
Is Tobias Dirks the most well-behaved baby in the world? Bethany Hamilton gives clue
Is Tobias Dirks the most well-behaved baby in the world? Bethany Hamilton gives clue

Is Tobias Dirks the most well-behaved baby in the world? Bethany Hamilton gives clue

Bethany Hamilton says burping a baby not that simple as she shows how she does it
Bethany Hamilton says burping a baby not that simple as she shows how she does it

Bethany Hamilton says burping a baby not that simple as she shows how she does it

Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband  Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias
Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias

Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias

\'Sweet moments outweigh the tough\' in having a newborn, says Bethany Hamilton
'Sweet moments outweigh the tough' in having a newborn, says Bethany Hamilton

'Sweet moments outweigh the tough' in having a newborn, says Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton and her husband take up  CPR, first aid lessons for their son Tobias
Bethany Hamilton and her husband take up CPR, first aid lessons for their son Tobias

Bethany Hamilton and her husband take up CPR, first aid lessons for their son Tobias

News
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest

Of the eight children murdered during lockdown, 7 were killed thanks to the actions of a step parent or new partner.

Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running
Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running

Abortion was legalised in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high
Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high

Across the country, people are looking to the church for help.

Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year

Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, while in the UK it was Jeremiah 29:11 that topped the list.