Al Roker Says He Had 'Tears in My Eyes' as Daughter Leila Meets Niece Sky for the First Time

Photo:Al Roker/ Instagram; Leila Roker/ Instagram Al Roker/ Instagram; Leila Roker/ Instagram Al Rokeris enjoying every minute of life as a dad and a grandpa. “I had tears in my eyes watching #aunt @cleilapatra meeting her #niece Sky Clara for the first time,” he captioned a sweet set of photos shared on Instagram Wednesday. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Al Roker Says He's 'Glad to Be Alive' as He Celebrates 69th Birthday with His Family and First Grandchild

Photo:Al Roker/Instagram Al Roker/Instagram Al Rokeris “more than grateful” as he celebrates his 69th birthday with his family and new granddaughter. “This is my 69th anniversary of orbiting the sun,” Roker began. “And after everything I went through at the end of last year, I am more than grateful.” Roker, who beat prostate cancerin 2020, suffered new health issueslast Novemberwhen he woke up in the middle of the night with severe stomach pains.

Al Roker Says' Today' Show Co-Host Hoda Kotb Will 'Be Just Fine' amid Her 'Family Health Matter'

Hoda Kotb (left) poses with Al Roker (right) during an NBC taping.Photo: Vivian Zink/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyAl Rokeris showing his support for his longtimeTodayshow peerHoda Kotb.The host and weatherman, 68, spoke with Page Six at the Hudson River Friends 7th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon at Pier 59 on Fridayabout Kotb’s well-being— as the anchor has been absent from live airways since Feb. 17 due to a “family health matter.““She’s going to be just fine,” Roker told the outlet on Friday.

Al Roker Shares a Look at His Newly-Organized Pantry Ahead of Return to the 'Today' Show

Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty, Al Roker/instagram Al Rokeris hitting refresh on his pantry before heading back to work on Friday. “This morning, with a nudge from @debrobertsabc I got up early and went through our pantry to reduce clutter and get rid of expired cans and bottles,” he captioned his post, tagging his wife Deborah Roberts. “Not proud but more than a few were dated 2019!!” Made up of several roomy shelves, Roker’s pantry featured many kitchen staples, including Raos pasta sauce, Skippy peanut butter and Maxwell House coffee.

Al Roker Shares Adorable Photo of 'Auntie' Hoda Kotb's First Time Meeting His Granddaughter Sky

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker’s granddaughter Sky (L), Al Roker (R).Photo:Al Roker/Instagram; John Lamparski/Getty Al Roker/Instagram; John Lamparski/Getty Al Roker’s granddaughter made a special new friend this holiday season. TheTodayweatherman, 69, introduced granddaughterSky Clara Laga, 6 months, to his close friend and colleagueHoda Kotb, sharing an adorable photo of their meeting onInstagramTuesday. In the sweet shot, Kotb, 59, smiles for the camera while cradling Sky, both girls matching in blue denim jackets.