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23 years ago, I remember looking at Rob and whispe

23 years ago, I remember looking at Rob and whispering, “I want a noisy house.”

I was pregnant with my oldest of four, and visiting my friend’s house. She was pregnant with her youngest of four. Her house was filled with joy… and noise.

Welp, here we are- four grown boys later. That whisper became reality. I got that noisy house, and sometimes when I start to complain, I remember- this was my desire, and God really did deliver.

Thankful for my crew and 23 years of yelling, wrestling, “look at the camera!”, bickering, tears, holes in walls, super hero comparisons (still), “did you brush your teeth?!”, music versus battles, “STOP touching me!”, video games, one word answers, “MOMMMM!!”, boy hugs, and all of my most cringy mom moments.

I hope you had an amazing weekend, and if it wasn’t very amazing, please know that I thought of you on Mother’s Day, and I hold space for you in my heart.

Rob and I are in a very strange season. What we be

Rob and I are in a very strange season. What we believed was “next” is no longer. Many people around us are either trying to solve it like it’s a problem to be figured out, or asking us, “So…what’s next?”

I get it. We also want to know. But the truth is, we don’t know. We are waiting to hear from God. It’s hard. It’s uncomfortable. It certainly hasn’t been fun. We feel discouraged at times. That’s where we find ourselves.

But I am thankful. For friends who are fine to sit and wait WITH us. And a God whose greatest desire is to just BE with us in every moment- especially the ones that aren’t epic. The ones when life looks plain. When it seems there is no movement, no vision, no plan, no seemingly huge accomplishment, or mountaintop moment.

What a miracle it is that Peace Himself sits down beside us, scoots in close, and whispers contentment, joy and that He is proud of us into our ears. Proud of us in the mundane. Proud of us in this stillness.

I receive it. I hold onto it. Let me grasp it so tightly and fully that I don’t CARE what’s next, and instead savor who is next to me.

Let right now be our next, and let us find the utmost peace right here.

“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.”
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Psalms‬ ‭62:5‬

#3MinuteMakeupChallenge You guys this was SO hard

#3MinuteMakeupChallenge You guys this was SO hard 😂😂 you gotta try this and tell me how it went! #makeup #quickmakeup #quickmakeuplook #FearlessFriday on a Wednesday

💇🏽‍♀️Did I leave you hanging???! I had

💇🏽‍♀️Did I leave you hanging???! I had an epic April fools day hair reveal to share but then decided maybe it’s too soon in the decade for more jokes 😂 Here’s the actual new hair :)

I was using black box dye, and as my grays were coming in, they were very obvious, with a line of demarcation showing the grow out.

As a solution, Brittany gave me “lived in color” to camouflage my gray -instead of covering it- by subtly and strategically lightening my hair so the gray “blends.”

She said that camouflage instead of covering is the more modern way of coloring and I’m here for all of the dimension!

First and last slides are day 3 hair, and I kid you not, I hadn’t done anything to it since Brittany styled it on Friday!! I wish I could curl my hair like she does!

Also I like seeing the different tones in varying lights- at sundown (day 1 slide 2) morning light (day 2 slide 3) and golden hour (day 3 slides 1 and 4)

The goal will be less and less red and more warm browns as we progress and slowly go lighter over the coming months!

Love it!

Just found out it’s husband appreciation day so

Just found out it’s husband appreciation day so here’s my appreciation post for Rob Groves! Best father, friend, leader and overall person I know! Dances with me in an empty party bus before the party ever starts, puts up with my “dancing”which is saying a lot, puts God, me and our family first, makes me laugh, is always striving to grow for the better, sings Tender Roni with me (which is all I ever wanted ever since 8th grade and needless to say it was worth the wait!) I appreciate him for waiting patiently until I’m done with my try ons, that he loves good food, does a good Daniel Russo, is the finest dookie picker upper, and that I finally broke the “can’t be pranked” door down (last slide). I Love you and I like you Rob Groves!

Rob finally got it together and wrote down his bla

Rob finally got it together and wrote down his black bean chili recipe! #ad #ALDILove I don’t know about you but a little of this and a little of that doesn’t cut it. I made Rob figure out exact measurements and share his secrets! All you need is a quick run to ALDI to get everything you need.

SAVE this post and SWIPE for the @aldiusa ingredient list. Everything is affordable, high quality and delicious. Recipe is below!

Rob’s step by step is in stories - and he even got a personal Sous chef! 🙋🏽‍♀️

ROB’S BLACK BEAN CHILI

Serving size: 1 CUP
Prep time: 10 MIN
Cook time 45 MIN

INGREDIENTS
Meat seasoning:
2 tsp Simply Nature Organic Paprika
2.5 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Simply Nature Organic Cayenne (adjust to taste)
2 tsp Simply Nature Organic Garlic Powder

CHILI INGREDIENTS:
2 TBS avocado oil
2 lbs of Simply Nature Grass Fed Ground Beef
6 cans Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans diced Happy Harvest Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 can Happy Harvest Tomato Paste
4 TBS Simply Nature Organic Chili Powder
3 TBS Simply Nature Organic Cumin
1 TBS ground black pepper
2 TBS Baker’s Corner Baking Cocoa powder
1 TBS salt
1 TBS Simply Nature Dried Oregano
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
2 yellow or orange bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup Bear Bros. Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat dutch oven to medium. Add avocado oil and cook onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Mix meat seasoning into ground beef. Turn up heat to medium high and add to dutch oven. Cook until browned.
3. Turn heat down to medium low. Stir in black beans and chili spices. Mix well.
4. Stir in peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine and water.
5. Simmer on low 45 minutes.

Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Me and my best friend. I never want to go anywhere

Me and my best friend. I never want to go anywhere without him. 🖤. My extroverted human shield perfect for an awkwardvert like me! And thank you for picking my dress last night, friends. Perfect choice. Love it!

These @athleta Brooklyn joggers are ready for it a

These @athleta Brooklyn joggers are ready for it all! I paired them with items for both now and later- so versatile! Perfect for work, getting outside for a walk, and even dressed up. They’re super flattering and wait until you feel how lightweight and smooth they are! See more looks in stories!

#ad As a child, my skin was not celebrated. In fac

#ad As a child, my skin was not celebrated. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I could tell many stories of the words that were spoken over me, and the shame that it caused me to carry.

It took years to shed the negative impact those words had on how I saw myself. Not only am I proud of who I am, and where I came from, but I’m proud to be one of many Black women who are doing great things despite the challenges we may have experienced as children.

This Black History Month, I’m celebrating with items from the @Target BHM Capsule Collection! And don’t sleep on the Lip Bar- one of my favorite Black and woman- owned cosmetics companies carried at Target.

Celebrate with me by checking out all of the incredible Black creators and business owners at Target - this month and always.

#Target #IChooseToCelebrate

My 4 favorite sunscreens! Everything linked in st

My 4 favorite sunscreens! Everything linked in stories and LTK. All can be used as a moisturizer alone if you feel like you don’t need additional moisture! All work well under makeup.

ELTA MD UV FULL BODY SPF 30
(HACK: use it for the face-this exact formula- I haven’t tested the other body products on my face- it won’t clog pores and it is SO much more cost effective!)
*$37 for 7 oz
*Spf 30 UVA UVB Broad spectrum
*Goes on white but blends into skin
*Moisturizing
*Paraben & fragrance free, sensitivity free, *non comedogenic
*Transparent zinc oxide
*Hyaluronic acid
*Vitamin e for free radial protection
*Evens skin tone
*great under makeup

SUPERGOOP GLOW SCREEN
*$36 1.7 oz
*CLEAN
*Spf 40 UVA UVB broad spectrum
*hyaluronic acid and Vitamin B5 for moisture
*NIacinamide
*Hydrating Antioxidant Sea lavender
*Evens and gives a glow
*beautiful under makeup
*blurs imperfections

SUPERGOOP UNSEEN SCREEN
*$34 1.7 oz
*SPF 40 UVA UVB broad spectrum
*CLEAN
*OIL free
*feels like a primer
*has a slip
*Frankincense for soothing,
*Meadow foam seed for hydration
*Completely clear

BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN FACE & BODY
*$18.99 3 oz
*Goes on completely clear for all skin tones
*SPF 30
*Cruelty free and vegan
*Avocado and jojoba for moisture
*Non comedogenic
*Cocao, carrot juice for antioxidants and even skin
*Sunflower oil is anti-inflammatory
*lightweight hydration
*great under makeup

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