Al Roker's Adorable Granddaughter Sky Steals Hearts Yet Again

Let me tell you, folks, Al Roker’s granddaughter Sky is nothing short of pure sunshine. This little bundle of joy recently lit up social media with her latest adorable photo. Al, the beloved Today show host, couldn’t resist sharing this heartwarming moment with his fans on Instagram. Let me tell you, it’s the kind of picture that makes you pause and smile no matter how tough your day has been.

Now, here’s what Al, who's 70 years young, had to say about the sweet pic: “She is just pure joy.” He posted this gem of a photo of Sky, who's now 13 months old, on Monday, August 26. And, trust me, it’s one of those images that speaks volumes about the bond they share.

Sky came into the world through Al’s eldest daughter, Courtney Roker, from his marriage to Alice Bell. But let me tell you, this grandparent gig hasn’t slowed Al down a bit. In fact, he’s also a proud dad to Leila and Nick with his wife, Deborah Roberts. This little girl has a whole family cheering her on, and she’s clearly making the most of it.

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In the snapshot, little Sky is sitting in her nursery, surrounded by her favorite toys. She’s dressed in her cozy pajamas, featuring those lovable Sesame Street characters. It’s moments like these that remind us all about the simple joys in life. Sky seems to be soaking in the world around her, just like her grandpa Al must have done when he was her age.

Reactions to the photo have been nothing short of heartwarming. One commenter said, “No question, you’re her favorite!” while another chimed in with, “Would you look at baby girl, getting so big. Big smile like Grandpa Al’s.” It’s clear that Sky has inherited her grandpa’s charm and charisma, and it’s only going to grow as she does.

Courtney and her husband, Wesley Laga, are clearly doing an amazing job raising this little angel. But let’s talk about Al for a moment. The man celebrated his milestone birthday with a blast on Today on August 20, and he’s been opening up about how much his life has changed since becoming a grandpa.

Life as a Grandparent: Pure Joy

“Especially when you’re a first-time parent, you are so immersed in making sure your kid’s OK. It is all-consuming,” Al explained to TODAY.com on July 16. “And while from time to time you can appreciate the joy and the faith, you’re just so concerned and worried about this little person that you’re responsible for.”

“By the time you become a grandparent, you already know what it takes to raise a child,” he continued. “And since it’s not your primary responsibility, you can really just bask in the joy of everything they do because you don’t have to worry about all the other stuff.”

Sky’s Milestones: Crawling and More

Sky has been hitting those milestones like a champ. Just recently, she learned how to crawl, and Al couldn’t be prouder. “This past weekend she started crawling at our house and it’s like, ‘Oh, this is fantastic!’” he gushed.

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“I don’t have to think about the fact that, now I’ve gotta really watch this kid. I mean, I do, but it’s not my 24-hour job,” he added with a laugh, before realizing, “I’m gonna have to start baby proofing.”

When it comes to being a grandparent, Al said it’s “just reliving the joy of discovery of your child, only it’s once removed. So that now it really is just pure joy.”

A Big Month for the Roker Family

It’s been quite the month for Al, who dropped his son, Nick, 22, off at college for his junior year over the weekend. “Dropped Nick off this afternoon. Hard to believe we have a college junior!! House is a little too quiet,” the proud dad wrote on Instagram on Sunday, August 25.

Deborah, 63, also reflected on the emotional college drop-off ahead of the new fall semester. “Well, that’s that. Move in, done. Nest is empty again. Certainly not as bad as year one,” she wrote in a post on her own Instagram account. “Yet, our hearts are sagging a bit. But his smile ensures that we will all be ok. Here’s to a great junior year, Nick. #emptynest #college #drop.”