Memorial Day Photos 2014

Memorial Day Barbeque

This Memorial Day was about keeping it simple this year. Thankfully my hubby and I both had the day off, which made the holiday even more fun. We decided to skip the crowded beach and opt for a quiet family barbecue at home.

A Travel Day to Remember (Part 4)

A Travel Day to Remember (Part 1) A Travel Day to Remember (Part 2) A travel Day to Remember (Part 3) Even though we were given the green light to board the plane, we were far from being out of the woods. Princess’s cries quickly turned to laughter. Once we boarded, I searched around for…

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Things Only Parents Will Understand

Let’s face it, being a parent is the toughest job ever. I’ll admit, I used to be one of those people who would hate waiting for the mom with her kids in tow and tons of shopping bags to boot. Now that I’m a mom, it looks like karma has bit me in the butt….

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Oh No, Not Another Snow Storm!

I must admit, I love covering extreme weather. Snow, hurricanes, you name it and I’m there. But the hardest part of my job is leaving my two, make that three babies behind. Having daddy home does make it easier. We always advise viewers to stay in doors, while we go outside and brave the conditions….

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Frozen: My Daughter’s First Experience at the Movies

When I took my daughter to the movies for the first time, running was the last thing I thought she’d ever do. But, that’s exactly what she did. I didn’t tell her where we were going or what we’d be doing. She loves surprises, and that’s exactly what I told her – “It’s a surprise!”…

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Something I Thought I’d Never Do

The other day a friend of mine told me that she and her family would be taking a trip to the slopes. “Black folks don’t snowboard,” I jokingly said. “You’re right. Growing up there weren’t many of us there. But, my husband and I love it,” she responded. Our conversation left me thinking about broadening…

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Looking Back on 2013 and Setting Goals for 2014

The past year has come and gone in a flash. Looking back on 2013, I’ve enjoyed professional and personal growth. From career advancements, to blogging opportunities and the birth of our son – the list goes on and on. Since I was a kid, I’ve been making new year’s resolutions. I remember my mom giving…

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Celebrating Milestones on Christmas

This holiday season was extra special because it was Baby O’s first. It’s crazy how time flies! I feel like it was just yesterday when we welcomed him into our family. In addition to celebrating Christmas, we celebrated Baby O turning five months old. But, that wasn’t the only surprise. He sat up for the…

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