Mary Beth Evans had the kind of summer update Days of Our Lives fans can actually smile. The actress recently welcomed another grandchild, which made her vacation even sweeter. Evans shared the news alongside longtime co-star Stephen Nichols, with family stories, vacation glow, and enough sunshine to make Salem look mildly functional for once.
Key Takeaways
- Mary Beth Evans shared a happy summer update with Stephen Nichols.
- Evans revealed that her daughter recently welcomed a third child.
- The new arrival brings Evans’ grandchild count to six.
- Evans and Nichols encouraged fans to enjoy the summer with loved ones.
A Summer Filled With Grandkids
Evans (Kayla) and Nichols (Steve) posted a video on Instagram alongside the caption, “Summer break = summer fun with our grandkids. #days #happysummer.”
In the clip, Nichols greeted fans before Evans excitedly revealed that her daughter had welcomed her third child just days earlier, bringing Evans’ grandchild count to six. She even pointed to a framed photo of Steve and Kayla holding baby Stephanie on DAYS, joking that it wasn’t really Stephanie but a photo taken while she was pregnant with her own daughter.
Evans beamed as she talked about the family’s newest little arrival and how much she loved being surrounded by the grandkids. Nichols got a laugh by pointing out that he has only two grandchildren, while Evans was operating with a much larger roster. Evans then admitted she had spent hours in the pool with several of them, before joking that one granddaughter’s ear infection might be on her.
Evans and Nichols ended the update by wishing fans a happy summer and nudging them to enjoy time with the people they love. It was not a big, dramatic farewell, which made it better. The whole was a relaxed check-in from two familiar faces who were happy to share a bit of real life before wandering back into Salem.
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Fans Shared the Celebration
General Hospital star Maura West (Ava) couldn’t resist joining the celebration, commenting, “The BESTEST!! ❤️.” Her message was one of many congratulations pouring in from fellow soap fans and friends. It added another daytime connection to an already heartwarming post.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulations and stories of their own growing families.
One follower wrote, “Congratulations 🍾🎈🎉 for your new grandchild! Being a grandparent is the best thing ever!”
Another joked, “You kids aren’t old enough to have grandkids! ❤️❤️,” while another simply added, “Love you two so much!! Summer + grandkids =😍.”
Not every comment centered on the new arrival. One longtime viewer shared that watching DAYS with a late family member made the post bittersweet, while many others thanked Evans and Nichols for decades of memories as Steve and Kayla. Fans were nearly as happy to celebrate Evans’ newest family milestone as she was.
