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· April 12, 2016

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I don't be givin' y'all the scoop on Maven like I

I don't be givin' y'all the scoop on Maven like I did with the first two. But Maven is one and some change now, and he is still the best.

He gets real hype for Gospel and Hip-Hop. He loves to sing and dance. He gets real mad when I hold other children- even when I hug Alvin and Zoe. Lol. Food is his favorite. He walks up to people at Community Group and tries to snatch food off of their plate. You'd think, dang... no home training, but he's one so it's fine. He's super affectionate and super funny and loves to be the life of the party.

He's my favorite baby. Currently, anyway. I had two other favorite babies 6 and 8 years ago. And he's real, real cute. I love this boy like crazy, y'all. We pray daily for God's grace and guidance over his life. He is a blessing 🖤 #ilovehim #myboo #mavenaxavier
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#myson #lovehim #cutie #thoseeyesthough #greeneyes #blackboyjoy #15months #oneyearold #baby #babies #babiesofinstagram #mylittlemodel #blessed

#latergram You know how you can go a super long ti

#latergram You know how you can go a super long time without seeing someone, and you see them again and it's like you never skipped a beat? That's what it was like a couple of weeks ago. Some of these ladies I've seen 6 months ago, some 5 years, some 10+, but I've known most of these ladies since I was like 12. And the two that I met that weekend were just as lovely. We had such a great weekend & can't wait until we are all back together later this year 💍🖤 #idocrew

Also, it makes me feel super old being called "matron of honor." I know it's because I'm married, but still 😭
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#friends #childhoodfriends #newfriends #friendship #mygirls #beautiful #engagement #fiance #matronofhonor #bridalparty #losangeles #la #onyxbridal

Heeeyyyy!! I decided at the beginning of the year

Heeeyyyy!! I decided at the beginning of the year that I was going to start blogging again. It's been a long time since I blogged, but I updated the page with a cool new theme. And I did a short, little blog about what's been going on in life the past 18 months that I've been ignoring my blog. Anyway, my blog is linked in my bio if you wanna check it out. I'm gonna try to blog once or twice a month 🤞🏾 Pray my strength in the Lord because... I'm weak. Lol.
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#blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #bloggerlife #flapper #twenties #roaringtwenties #dc #washingtondc

In LA with my Lawrence and my Molly 🖤 #lovethem

In LA with my Lawrence and my Molly 🖤 #lovethem #mycrew #forever #insecure #issarae
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#husband #husbae #hubster #bestfriend #besties #bestiesforlife #squad #squadgoals #insecurehbo #thedunes #losangeles #la #weekend #weekendvibes #vacay #vacaymode #minivacation

My sweet, little snickerdoodles had their Valentin

My sweet, little snickerdoodles had their Valentine's Day Sneaker Ball today, and they were so cute I didn't know what to do 🥰

#lovemybabies #sneakerball #valentinesday
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#momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #brotherandsister #siblings #besties #bestfriends #cuties #adorable #beautiful #kidsofinstagram #blackfamily #love #lovethem #mybabies #sneakerhead #sneakerheads #naturalhair #curlyhair #curlsfordays #locs #schooldance

One of our New Year's resolutions was to date each

One of our New Year's resolutions was to date each other more. Go on at least one date a month, and rotate who plans each. We missed January, but this week we went to @museumofillusions_dc and then went to grab dinner down the street at Capital City Brewing Company.

The museum was really cool- shout out to @artonhersleeve for posting it on her stories (that's where I saw it hehehe) and Capital Brewing had the best keg rolls!

Last year was nuts. We had a lot going on. Blog coming soon. But Al is my guy- my favorite person in the world. And when things get a little crazy (and even when they don't) we never want to forget to make time for each other. So cheers to our first date of 2023 🥂
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#marriage #marriedlife #married #love #ilovehim #lovehim #blacklove #blackcouples #protectivestyles #locs #locdup #dateyourspouse #husband #wife #sneakerhead #sneakerheads #sneakeraddict #billieeilish #dunks #uncdunks #dc #washingtondc #datenight #dating #meandmyboo #newyearsresolution

Went to the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in DC w

Went to the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in DC with the family today and had so much fun. Grateful for Dr. King and all the moves he made for Black and Brown people! #weaintdoneyet

Happy Martin Luther King Day, y'all! Oh, and Happy New Year, too, if it's not too late 😉
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#mlk #martinlutherking #mlkjr #martinlutherkingjr #family #love #ilovethem #blackfamily #blackfamilies #dc #washingtondc #jesusandtherapy #boldapparel

Merry Christmas from The Richburgs and more 🎄

Merry Christmas from The Richburgs and more 🎄

This past weekend we went to see my baby brother,

This past weekend we went to see my baby brother, sister in law and their beautiful new baby girl in Austin, TX. Always love seeing X. Regardless of how much time has passed, it has always been too long. And y'all know I got a thing for Texas. Wish we could have stayed longer. Can't wait to see them again ❤️

Also, catch a sneak peak of my new half finished sleeve, courtesy of @theiinkcloud somewhere near the end. She's dope, y'all 😭
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#family #love #infant #baby #newbaby #texas #deepintheheartoftexas #austin #weekends #minivacay #blacklove #blackfamily #blackfamilies #siblings #siblingslove #tattoo #tattoos #tattoosleeve #halfsleeve #halfsleevetattoo

We got a lot of December birthdays, y'all. A week

We got a lot of December birthdays, y'all. A week ago our sweet little Mavey Cakes turned one!! Crazy how quickly the time has passed. Maven is so sweet, so full of joy, so full of energy. He smiles more than any other baby I have ever seen- literally the happiest baby in the world (unless he's hungry, then it's like... Foodzilla). He's so, so affectionate, so busy but confusingly also very chill, hates to miss a moment, and so incredibly silly.

We are so, so blessed that God gave us Maven. Watching him grow and seeing his little personality develop this past year has been everything ❤️ Happy belated internet birthday, Maven Axe. We love you more than you know.
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#happybirthday #birthday #one #oneyearold #toddler #youngest #mybaby #blackboyjoy #thoseeyes #thoseeyestho #celebrate #celebration #myson #son #love #ilovehim #grinch #grinchmas #decemberbaby #decemberbirthday

Maaannnn babe, yesterday was your tenth birthday t

Maaannnn babe, yesterday was your tenth birthday that we spent together as a married couple. That's crazy.

I've known you more than half of your life now. It has been a joy watching you become more incredible, strong and passionate about the things you love. Blessed that I get to enjoy this life with you forever. Happy birthday, lover 😘 #33 #myeverything

Now --> the middle --> the beginning
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#birthday #happybirthday #celebrate #love #lovehim #ilovehim #married #marriedlife #marriage #couples #blackcouples #blacklove #husband #wife #myboo #boodup

This weekend my baby, our oldest, turned eight. He

This weekend my baby, our oldest, turned eight. He is such a big boy and such an amazing big brother. So full of energy, so full of life, so many big ideas. So kind, smart and compassionate 🖤

Alvin, we love you so much and are so grateful and blessed to be your mom and dad. We pray that you continue to flourish and mature and that the Lord will guide us in parenting as you grow. #happybirthday #weloveyou
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#birthday #loveyou #myson #mybaby #love #eight #eightyears #celebrate #december #decemberbaby #bigbrother #parenting #blessed #blackboyjoy #sahm #momlife #blackfamilies

It's real hard to get pictures with Maven. But ha

It's real hard to get pictures with Maven.

But hallelujah, God be praised anyhow. Today and always 🙌🏾

#happysunday #meandmyboo #ilovehim #godbepraised
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#sundays #sundayservice #church #hallelujah
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One of my favorite pictures of my babies. Back in

One of my favorite pictures of my babies. Back in the beginning of them pandemic when I decided to finally learn how take pictures and they were my little models. Can't believe how much they've grown since then. Crazy how quickly time passes. 😭♥️ #fbf #lovemybabies
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#mykids #brotherandsister #siblings #siblinglove #besties #bestfriends #bff #bffs #bestfriendsforever #family #love #blackfamily #naturalhair #teamnatural #momlife #sahm #photography #hobbies #mymodels #models #cuties #beautiful #ilovethem

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bear

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2

Etsy shop linked in bio!
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A few of my friends told me that I don't post enou

A few of my friends told me that I don't post enough pictures of our dog. And I was like, oh, yeah, probably. Lol.

Anyway, Rocket is dope. And he's real cute. He 100% has the energy of an 8-month old puppy. Sometimes I think I was insane for getting a puppy that was two months younger than our son, but I love him and it has been a fun and busy four months. Lol.

Check out packleashes.com for bowties, leashes and harnesses for your pup & use my code DBHLOVE20 for a discount.
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On Sunday we dedicated Maven to the Lord at church

On Sunday we dedicated Maven to the Lord at church. Grateful for the people who pour into us, spend time with our family and do life with us. Glad that we are not in this alone 💚

We pray that Maven grows to be a strong and compassionate leader and man. We pray that he has a heart to serve God, serve others, and live his life as an example of God's love. We pray that the basis of every decision he makes honors God, and that He always knows there is no love greater than the love of Christ. #mavenaxe #weloveyou
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#dedication #babydedication #baby #beautiful #myson #ilovehim #family #love #lovemyfamily #blackfamily #blackfamilies #blacklove #hellopumpkin #hellofall #falldecor #homedecor #homedecoration #locdup #locs #teamlocs #womenwithlocs #naturalhair #teamnatural

A couple of weeks ago our sweet Zoe turned 6. She

A couple of weeks ago our sweet Zoe turned 6. She is growing up so fast and we are so blessed to be here to watch it.

Love you to the moon and beyond, Zoe Alexandria. Everything about you is beautiful 😍 #iloveyou

Late to the Gram, but we celebrated in real life ♥️
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#myzoe #zoealexandria #daughter #mydaughter #mybaby #beautiful #onlygirl #six #birthday #happybirthday #friends #framily #wbw #celebrate #celebration #loveher #love #family #motherhood #momlife #sahm #dancer #ballet

Had sooooo much fun this weekend. Got to see my be

Had sooooo much fun this weekend. Got to see my best friend, Candice. Have known her for 30 years, the longest friendship I've had. She's been there through all the stuff- the good and the bad.

Also got to see my girl, Kila- Candice's other best friend 🙄 lol jk Known her since I was like 12. We three used to skip Sunday school together and get breakfast from Burger King and/or taquitos from 7-11 down the street, which in retrospect... Just why? Who knows how long those taquitos were rolling on those racks?

Anyway, I love these girls and can't wait to see them again ♥️ I would say that I have faith that I will convince them to move to DC, but they are quite stubborn. I'ma keep trying though. #persistenceiskey
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#friends #childhoodfriends #childhoodfriend #bestfriend #bestfriends #besties #losangeles #la #saintsandaints #boldapparel #larams #sofistadium #minivacation #minivacay #weekend #weekends #weekendvacation

A little over a year ago, I, along with these four

A little over a year ago, I, along with these four other women, was asked to be on the Titus 2 team at our church. For a lot of reasons I was very hesitant to say yes, but I’m very grateful that I listened to the Holy Spirit and not the the voice in the back of the back of my head telling me to wait a little longer for a role with this level of accountability.

I have been so blessed by each of these women- their daily examples of what it means and looks like to walk with Christ, their kindness and patience towards others, and their hearts to serve the women in the church. Even in my own life, things have been rough the past few months and I am a person who talks to hardly anyone about current stressors, but I can talk to them and they pray with me and hug me when I cry, and I am blessed to have that rarity in friendships.

Bless God for the humbling and joyful experience to be able to serve the Lord, serve the women of the church and grow in Christ with these women. Excited for the next year to continue doing the same 🖤 Also, glad we finally got a picture with all five of us after a whole year. Cuz you know, life be busy. Lol.

#grateful #titus2 #weekendretreat #churchasfamily #loveGodlovepeople

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