Al Roker Says He's 'Very Excited' for His First Christmas as a Grandparent (Exclusive)

Deborah Roberts and Al Roker pictured at The Root 100 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2023.Photo:Joy Malone/Getty Joy Malone/Getty Al Rokeris looking forward to his first Christmas as agrandparent. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Root 100 Gala in New York City on Tuesday, Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts opened up about their festive plans with granddaughter,Sky Clara Laga, 6 months, and her mom and dadCourtney RokerandWesley Laga.

Al Roker Says He's Feeling 'Strong' as He Updates 'Today' on His Health in Virtual Visit

Al Roker.Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Al Rokervirtually returned to theTodayshow on Monday, to update colleagues on his ongoing recovery. The weather anchor, 68, made a virtual appearance on the NBC morning show, calling into the program from his kitchen after returning to the hospital, where he spent 4 weeks being treated forblood clots in his legs and lungs. “It’s been a tough slog, I’m not going to deny this,” Roker toldSavannah Guthrie,Hoda Kotb,Craig MelvinandDylan Dreyer.

Al Roker Sends Gratitude for Fan Support as He Remains in Hospital: 'He's in Very Good Care'

Al Roker.Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Al Rokersent a message of thanks on Thursday morning’sTodayshow, as he remains in the hospital amid ongoing health issues. The longtime weather personality has been absent from the NBC morning news program for weeks now, last appearing on the Nov. 4 broadcast. He was first hospitalized to receive treatment forblood clots in his leg and lungs, released weeks later and then returned to the facility after Thanksgiving.

Al Roker Shares Adorable Family Photos from 'Beautiful' First Easter as a Grandfather

Al Roker and granddaughter Skye.Photo:Al Roker/instagram Al Roker/instagram Al Rokerjust celebrated his first Easter as a grandfather! TheTodayshow weatherman, 69, shared a sweet series ofphotos on InstagramSunday, celebrating alongside his family. Courtney —whom Roker shares with ex-wife Alice Bell, to whom he was married from 1984 to 1994 —marriedLaga on June 4, 2021. In July 2023, the pair welcomedtheir first child, Sky. Nicholas Roker, Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, Courtney Roker, 36, and her husband, Wesley Laga and Sky Clara.

Al Roker Shares Adorable Snap from Granddaughter Sky's 'First Visit with Santa': 'She Did Much Better Than Her Mom'

Al Roker; Courtney Roker and daughter Sky.Photo:Barry Brecheisen/Getty; Al Roker/ Instagram Barry Brecheisen/Getty; Al Roker/ Instagram Al Roker’s granddaughter is definitely making Santa’s nice list this year! On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the news anchor, 70, shared an adorable picture to hisInstagramof his daughter Courtney Roker Laga, 37, and granddaughter Sky, 17 months, smiling with Santa. In his caption, the proud grandpa revealed that this was Sky’s first time meeting Saint Nick.