Happy Anniversary

"Love begins in a moment, grows over time and lasts for eternity"

Happy 31st Anniversary Mom & Dad

Congrats Grad

My cousin Derek graduated with his AA degree this past week and his parents threw a little get together to celebrate his accomplishment. I'm so proud of him because honestly Derek didn't think school was for him. He also had a couple of very difficult classes this last semester and was beginning to doubt himself. I gave him a few pep talks, encouraging him not to give up. Aristotle said, "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet" and Derek is living proof of that.

I pray this is just the beginning of his academic career

Sometimes I think we forget how important an education is. I would never forget the words Dr. Ben Carson spoke at my commencement ceremony from Southern. He said if everything he had today was taken from him it would be okay because he knew he could get it all back because the one thing they couldn't take was the knowledge and skill he possessed.

Congrats again Derek and good luck as you start basic training in a few weeks and your BS program in January

Aren't the little ones in my family growing up so fast and just as beautiful?!

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

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!!

My 100th Post!