Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi, are soaking in the fragile, beautiful mess of life with two little boys. Baby Oliver Cooke’s arrival on September 18 turned their world upside down in the best way, as big brother Merrick “Avery” proudly steps into his new role. The photos they shared radiate that raw mix of exhaustion and gratitude only young parents truly understand.

On air, Scotty laughs about “zone defense to man-to-man,” but behind the joke is a man clearly in awe of his growing family. While Gabi shoulders the long breastfeeding nights, he hovers close, ready to help, knowing this season is fleeting. He talks about more kids with a soft, open “we’ll see,” trusting God’s timing more than any plan of his own. With touring paused until November, he has a rare window to simply be Dad—present for the cuddles, the chaos, and the quiet, holy moments in between.