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Many of the couple's friends and fans were quick to chime in, with Tyler Hubbard's wife, Hayley, writing, \"Mine too love you Laur,\" while Russell Dickerson, who is expecting a baby later this year with his wife, Kailey, remarked, \"OHHH MUH GUH! Welp. That’s what I got to look forward too.\"

\"The truth about motherhood in one picture!\" commented one fan, while another added, \"Mommas are the original superheroes.\"

Lennon was born in February, joining her two older sisters, 4-year-old Willa and 2-year-old Ada.

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