He was succeeded by his brother, Austin Shepherd, and sister, Odette Elliot.
When Padalecki sat down withHip Daddyin 2014, he offered insight into his parenting style.
“I’m a pretty laid-back parent.
I don’t like to hover or ‘helicopter parent’ around my boys.
I enjoy letting them play and watching them explore,” he explained.
In 2017, Padelecki penned an emotional Father’s Dayletterthat gave the day a new meaning.
you’ve helped me rediscover the joy of discovery.
you’ve turned my world upside down.
And I wouldn’t have it any other way."
Speaking toPeople,he explained what being a new parent was like.
“He kind of looks at you and tries to figure you out, which is cool.
I hope he’s a mature kid.”
He loves being the center of attention and he brings a lot of joy to everybody around him."
The couple named him Austin Shepherd but lovingly called him Shep.
Like most Padalecki children, Shep also loves being outdoors and exploring everything the world has to offer.
You always bring [a] unique perspective with a smile on your face."
Like her eldest brother, Thomas, Odette was an incredibly calm baby who mostly just slept and ate.
As Odette grows up, she develops varied interests.
In 2022, Genevieve posted avideoof Odette casually snowboarding down a small hill.
But in 2023, she took things up a notch andstarted skiing.
Sometimes, Odette gets mischievous and covers herself in the marker right before catching a flight.
