Let's talk about Rod Stewart, shall we? Sure, he's one of rock 'n' roll's biggest icons, but these days, the spotlight seems to be shining brightest on his role as a grandpa. In a recent Instagram Story, the legendary "Maggie May" singer shared a sweet, candid moment with his two youngest grandsons, Louie and Otis. And let me tell you, the picture says it all.
On July 23, Rod, now a spry 78 years old, posted a heart-melting photo where he's seen hugging the two little bundles of joy as they perch happily on his lap. Dressed in a pair of khaki pants and a baby blue button-down shirt, Rod looks every bit the dapper grandpa. The boys, meanwhile, are sporting adorable patterned onesies, making the moment all the more endearing.
Rod captioned the photo with a clever aviation-themed line: "Louie on the right wing — Otis on the left wing — Grandad down the middle." It's a playful nod to his love for flying, but there's no doubt that these little angels have grounded him in the best possible way.
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Meet the Mini-Mes: Otis and Louie
Now, here's the fun part — these two little guys are practically carbon copies of their grandpa. Both Otis and Louie were born just three days apart, and they already carry that unmistakable Stewart charm. Otis made his grand entrance on May 9, welcomed into the world by Rod's daughter Ruby and her partner, Jake Kalick. Not to be outdone, Louie arrived just a few days later on May 12, born to Rod's son Liam and his girlfriend, Nicole.
Ruby, who's now 36, couldn't hide her excitement after Otis was born. In an Instagram post, she gushed about the overwhelming love she feels for her newborn. "This love … unlike any other love I’ve ever known," she wrote. "I am only a mirror of what I feel from you. I can’t remember what life was like before you. But nothing else matters now that you're here. Your arrival into the world marks the beginning of our family." Talk about a beautiful sentiment.
More Than Just Grandpa: The Extended Stewart Clan
Rod's grandparent duties don't stop with Louie and Otis. He's also the proud grandpa of Delilah Del Toro, whom his daughter Kimberly welcomed with actor Benicio Del Toro back in 2011. If you're a fan of Rod's, you might have caught glimpses of some of these sweet family moments on his wife Penny Lancaster's Instagram page. She's not shy about sharing the joy that comes with being part of such a vibrant, loving family.
Just the other day, on July 24, Penny, who's 52 years young, posted a charming photo of herself holding her two grandsons. In the caption, she revealed the nickname she hopes they'll call her: "Very happy Grandma Pep Pep." It's clear that both Rod and Penny are fully embracing their roles as grandparents, and their hearts are full to the brim with love for these little ones.
In the comments section, Ruby couldn't help but leave a string of heart emojis, while other followers chimed in to praise Penny's stunning looks. "The most glam gran I’ve seen," one fan wrote. Another agreed, saying, "Such a glamorous and stunning grandmother." It's safe to say Penny is setting a new standard for grandmas everywhere.
A Family Vacation to Remember
Earlier this month, the entire Stewart family jetted off to Spain for a well-deserved vacation. Kimberly, who's 43, shared a rare family photo on her Instagram page during the trip. The snapshot, captioned "La Familia," shows Rod standing proudly in the middle of his blended brood, with Penny by his side, surrounded by their kids and grandkids. It's moments like these that remind us just how important family is, no matter how big or blended it might be.
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