Drake Hogestyn got a pretty awesome gift this Christmas -- a beautiful grandson. The longtime Days of our Lives actor shared a photo of the little one on social media.
Grandfather. Grandpop. Grandpa. Pop Pop. We're not sure which he prefers, but Drake Hogestyn (John Black) will soon have a new title, thanks to the arrival of a precious bundle of joy.
Hogestyn announced on Twitter that his grandson Thomas Drake "arrived happy and healthy amidst a lively family celebration" on Christmas Day.
"He's here!!!" Hogestyn exclaimed. "So blessed and proud! Woohoo!"
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Little Thomas is the son of Hogestyn's daughter Whitney and her husband Tommy.
Earlier this year, when announcing his daughter's pregnancy, Hogestyn said, "Blessed to be a Father to 4 amazing kids and soon to be a Grandfather again!!!"
It's been a very festive holiday for the daytime community. General Hospital's Elizabeth Hendrickson and her costar Briana Nicole Henry> both announced that their longtime boyfriends proposed.
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