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Today's Al Roker delights fans with adorable family milestone

Al welcomed his first grandchild last month

TODAY -- Pictured: Al Roker on Monday, February 24, 2020
Nicky Morris
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The Today Show star Al Roker has delighted fans with an adorable new picture of his baby granddaughter Sky, who turned one month old on Friday. 

Taking to Instagram, the meteorologist shared a sweet snap of the newborn dressed in an adorable yellow outfit with lemons printed on the pattern. Next to her, was a milestone disc with the words "One Month" engraved onto it. 

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However, the baby looked a little displeased about having her photo taken, as Al pointed out in the caption. "My little Sky not so happy about the photo shoot Mom and Dad set up," he wrote. 

Al's followers rushed to the comments section to praise the adorable baby. One person wrote: "I think she wants her Pop Pop. Even when crying, she beautiful," while another added: "So sweet!"

Al's co-star Savannah Guthrie even commented on the post, writing: "She is all of us," alongside a heart emoji. 

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Al's daughter Courtney and her husband Wesley Laga welcomed their daughter, Sky Clara Laga, in July and the happy news was announced by Al's colleagues on The Today Show. 

Craig Melvin told viewers: "Our own Al Roker has become a grandfather," prompting applause from his co-hosts Dylan Dreyer and Peter Alexander.

"His daughter Courtney and her husband Wes welcomed a baby girl yesterday. The baby's name is Sky Clara Laga."

Al Roker cradles his grandchild© Instagram
Al Roker cradling his grandchild

Al later made his own announcement in an Instagram post, sharing a sweet close-up of the baby girl's face. "And then this little girl came into my life," he penned in the caption. "Welcome to the world, Sky Clara Laga. In love all over again. Thank you, Courtney and Wes for such a perfect blessing. Your baby is beautiful. Already planning the ways to spoil her and then hand her back."

Al's followers were quick to comment on the post, including Savannah Guthrie, who wrote: "OH MY GOODNESS!! Welcome to the world sweet girl! You have the best grandpa in the universe!!"

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Another follower commented: "Congratulations!!! She's gorgeous. Enjoy every minute. Welcome to the world of grandparent love!!! Nothing like it!!"

Al Roker's daughter Courtney and her husand Wesley© Al Roker
Sky's arrival was announced on The Today Show in July

Courtney, Al's daughter with his ex-wife, Alice Bell, first announced that she was expecting back in March. The 36-year-old shared an Instagram video set to a remix of Mariah Carey's hit song, "Always Be My Baby," featuring pictures of her and her husband Wesley along with videos of their sonogram.

"A new adventure is about to begin," she penned in the caption, adding a baby bottle emoji, and Al along with his wife Deborah Roberts were quick to gush over the joyous news in the comments section.

Al Roker with daughter Courtney© Al Roker
Al Roker with daughter Courtney

The weather host excitedly wrote: "Here we go!!! So very very happy!!!!! You guys," adding: "Going for Pop-Pop," while Deborah, who is Courtney's step-mom, added: "This is so very exciting!!!"

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