Peace up, A town down

This weekend Nelson and I headed to Atlanta, a city dear to my heart. I spent many weekends there during my 4 years at Southern. This was my first time back since Alinka's wedding in 2008! Sheree decided to bless Kennedy there since that's where most of her close friends and family are and I was so happy with her decision.

I finally got to meet Alinka's 1 year son Davis. How can you not fall in love with this face?

I also met Jennipher's adorable daughter Kendall and all I can say is like mother like daughter...lol

I was able to spend time with 2 friends from college, Gaelle & Maggie

What made the trip even sweeter was my friend Kevina gave birth to a beautiful baby boy Clayton 1 day prior. I was so happy I was able to visit and spend time with her during her hospital stay

I would be lying if I said I don't have a tad bit of baby fever...lol

Ki'Jah and her new baby brother

On Saturday night, we all got together and had a late dinner at Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles. The boyfriend didn't come along because he made plans with his friends so I was without a photographer for the night. I stole these from Alinka... hope she doesn't mind =-)

Reunited and it feels so good

Can't wait to see them all again XOXO

Kennedy's Blessing

My God Daughter

By: Rebecca L. Martell

The day I was asked if I would feel blessed to accept responsibility of a lifetime request

My heart was overwhelmed with a loving sensation, and I accepted this query without hesitation

Of loving you unconditionally and help guide you through life, to show you the direction of spiritual life

To be your strength in hard times and stand proud when you subdue the obstacles that life decides to throw you

And to you my angel I promise this

Because without you, as your godmother, I couldn't exist

Easter Weekend

I was gone for a minute but I'm back... no long explanations but I'm sure you'll forgive me after looking at these adorable pics of my god daughter Kennedy and her mommy Sheree.

This weekend, Sheree and baby spent the weekend in the Bronx. It was an extra special Sabbath because it was Kennedy's first time at church and my daddy was there too! I wish I got a picture with my father but we didn't leave the house or church together and I sat on the balcony while my parents were in the sanctuary.

Kennedy was on her best behavior and I was so proud. She slept for most of the service but I couldn't help snapping a few pics of mother and daughter. Can you believe this is their first picture together since Sheree gave birth?!?! Crazy right...

Later that night it was time to reunite with my crew. We haven't all been together in a long time so we were all extra excited.

I love finding a good bargain and I hit it out the park with this find from Guess?. I actually saw this dress online a month ago but I refused to pay the asking price but I got it on sale for like $25! I really wanted it in white but the unfortunately the zipper didn't work... nevertheless I was pleased with my purchase =-)

Despite all the drama and the debacle that took place later on that night, not to mention Taj not showing up, I still enjoyed the time spent with my girls. I can't wait to do it again but maybe next time we'll 86 the party idea and have dinner or something ;-)

Hump Day...already

Most people get happy when Hump Day approaches but it saddens me because I go back to work on Friday :-'( .

I went to the dermatologist this morning and was diagnosed with eczema. I'm not to sure about this diagnosis but then again I'm not a doctor, I'm not the one who went to Harvard so I'm going to use the cream prescribed and go back in two weeks and see what happens. If she's right and her treatment works, I'm going to share her information with you all because I know how hard it is to find someone who can treat skin of color appropriately.

After my appointment I headed to Brooklyn to spend the day with Miss Kennedy

She was asleep in her swing when I got there. I quickly snatched her up and she continued her nap on my chest

She's beginning to really look like her mother Sheree

After her feeding, she did what she knows how to do best.... poop. I even caught her smiling probably because she knows I have to change her diaper...again!

It was nice spending the day with K. Elyse. I just hate that she lives so far away from me. We have to work on a plan to move her to the Bronx...lol

You're a little early Kennedy Elyse

I didn't go to bed until 4 o'clock this morning and to make it worse I have a 10am hair appointment in Brooklyn...ugh. Instead of waking up to my alarm clock going off at 8am, my phone rings with my bestie Sheree on the other end telling me her water broke. I was in shock because she wasn't due for another 3 weeks. After we hung up, I showered and called her again just to make sure her call wasn't a dream.

When I finally got to the hospital that evening, Sheree was in good spirits. She just received her epidural and had essentially no pain.

Around 2am Sheree at last began to feel pressure. The doctors told her to hold on for another 30 mins and then she was able to start pushing. In record time, I swear Sheree pushed 3 to 4 times in less than 10 mins, Kennedy Elyse Patricia Groves was born at 2:59am, weighing 5lbs 9oz, 19 inches long.

She's such an alert baby, keeping her eyes open all the time, observing her new surroundings

Proud Daddy

Kennedy with her Aunt Kelli

Even though I was up for over 24 hours and have to drive to DC today, I wouldn't have missed the birth of my god daughter for anything. I just met her and I'm already in love.

Sheree's Baby Shower

I threw my bestie Sheree’s Baby Shower on Saturday at Fashion Rock in Brooklyn, NY. It took a lot of planning, hard work, and moolah but seeing how happy she was as we celebrated the soon coming of Kennedy- Elyse made it all worth it.

I think pink and green was the perfect combination

I used white chocolate covered Oreo lollipops as favors but they also served as great decor being displayed in a vase filled with gumballs

This is one of the prettiest shower chairs I've ever seen

I was so happy some of Sheree's childhood friends from Lithonia, Ga made it to the party

Finally the guest of honor arrived and I crowed her queen for a day

We had plenty of food! My cousin Dawn really threw down

Thanks Angela for the games, everyone enjoyed them!

Mommy and Daddy to be

Sheree got plenty of gifts for lil Kennedy- Elyse

Luv you guys, I promise to be the best god mother possible

I'm so thankful for the boyfriend this weekend. Without him I could not have gotten it done

Me and some of my favorite girls. I love you guys!!