Al Roker.Photo:Al Roker/Instagram
Al Roker/Instagram
Al Rokeris loving every minute as a first-time grandpa!
01of 10Magic MomentsAl Roker/InstagramRoker was quick toshare his excitementafter his daughter became a mom. The weatherman told hisTodayco-hosts all about the “magical” feeling of having a granddaughter.“The thing is, everyone tells you it’s going to be ‘this thing’ and you don’t know; it’s like when they tell you about having your first child,” he said on the morning show in July 2023. “And then to hold this little girl, knowing almost 35 years ago I held her mom? And here she is, 5 lbs., 15 oz. 19 inches long and she’s just perfect.”
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Magic Moments
Roker was quick toshare his excitementafter his daughter became a mom. The weatherman told hisTodayco-hosts all about the “magical” feeling of having a granddaughter.
“The thing is, everyone tells you it’s going to be ‘this thing’ and you don’t know; it’s like when they tell you about having your first child,” he said on the morning show in July 2023. “And then to hold this little girl, knowing almost 35 years ago I held her mom? And here she is, 5 lbs., 15 oz. 19 inches long and she’s just perfect.”
02of 10Written in the StarsAl Roker/InstagramIt’s more than fitting that Roker’s granddaughter is called Sky. However theTodaystar insists her name has “nothing to dowith the fact that I’m a weather person.”
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Written in the Stars
It’s more than fitting that Roker’s granddaughter is called Sky. However theTodaystar insists her name has “nothing to dowith the fact that I’m a weather person.”
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‘A Perfect Blessing’
04of 10Keeping Her CloseAl Roker/Instagram"How was your day? Mine was pretty pretty pretty pretty good," Roker wrote on Instagram later that month, postinga peaceful photoof Sky curled up on his chest.
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Keeping Her Close
“How was your day? Mine was pretty pretty pretty pretty good,” Roker wrote on Instagram later that month, postinga peaceful photoof Sky curled up on his chest.
05of 10Time FliesAl Roker/Instagram"Here’s to my little Sky Clara being here 2 months. That went fast," Roker wrote on Instagram, sharingtwo precious photoswith his granddaughter in honor of hertwo-month birthday.
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Time Flies
“Here’s to my little Sky Clara being here 2 months. That went fast,” Roker wrote on Instagram, sharingtwo precious photoswith his granddaughter in honor of hertwo-month birthday.
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Quality Time
“I forgot how hard a 3+ month old is on your own,” he wrote on social media. “24 hours without a shower. Whew.”
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Making Memories
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Grandpa’s Biggest Fan
Roker shared a photo of Sky watching her dad on television with hisTodaycostars Sheinelle Jones and Ally Love.
09of 10Endless LoveAl Roker/InstagramIn November 2023, Roker reflected on hisrecent health issuesduring an interview withEntertainment Tonight. He shared that he’s been “doing great” and nodded tohis granddaughter’s presenceas a source of light.“I tell you, the thing that’s kept me going is I’ve had a new granddaughter,” he said.
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Endless Love
In November 2023, Roker reflected on hisrecent health issuesduring an interview withEntertainment Tonight. He shared that he’s been “doing great” and nodded tohis granddaughter’s presenceas a source of light.
“I tell you, the thing that’s kept me going is I’ve had a new granddaughter,” he said.
10of 10Tight BondAl Roker/InstagramRoker also toldEntertainment Tonightthat thebest part of being a grandfatherwas how “you could love up on ‘em, and then you give them back.““If I had known they were this much fun, I would’ve had them first. It’s the best,” he said.
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Tight Bond
Roker also toldEntertainment Tonightthat thebest part of being a grandfatherwas how “you could love up on ‘em, and then you give them back.”
“If I had known they were this much fun, I would’ve had them first. It’s the best,” he said.
source: people.com
