Alex Drummond just shared a brand-new photo on her Instagram stories that will give you all the warm feelings. This time, Sofia isn't posing solo or with her mom (or with doggie George!)—instead, she's cuddled up with Mauricio! Alex captioned the sweet snap simply: "❤️'s her daddy." So sweet!

It's always fun to catch a glimpse of Mauricio with Sofia, because we're usually seeing things from Alex's point of view: Sofia trying new foods, traveling to the ranch, or just trying to keep her balance while sitting up. But whenever Mauricio pops into frame, you can almost feel their special connection through the screen.

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Alex Drummond

Sofia's adorable little face says it all. As for Mauricio, he is fully embracing life as a girl dad, something Alex has spoken about before. He's been ready for this role since even before his little girl was born (which you can tell by looking at the labor of love that is her nursery)! And when Alex first announced she and Mauricio were expecting, she shared how emotional he was telling his own mom the news. "She instantly burst into tears," Alex wrote at the time. "It was so sweet, and so special for Mauricio."

Now that Sofia's here, it's been really sweet seeing him settle into fatherhood. Whether he's cheering on her tiny milestones or just enjoying quiet everyday moments like this one, it's clear he's loving the dad life.

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Kelly O’Sullivan is the senior editor for The Pioneer Woman and manages the website’s social channels, in addition to overseeing content strategy and news.