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We'll be back soon with a new post...but before we leave, we'd like to wish our friends, The Reeds, a very Happy Anniversary!
Have a great day everyone!
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Showing posts with label Black Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Love. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
LBL Visits the Obamas!
Well...not really. Our friends, Mr. and Mrs. P invited us and 6 other married couples (who are Living Black Love) to go on a White House tour. So technically, we did visit the Obamas' home! The tour was really interesting - I personally enjoyed hearing the little stories as we walked through the different rooms. If you're in the DC area, or are planning a visit, try to make some time to go.
Following the tour, Mrs. P set up a block of time for us to bowl. I'm not going to share details from bowling...it was not good for Johnny and I. But it was nice to spend time with other Black and married couples - in the home of our country's #1 couple who is Living Black Love.
Attached to this post are pics from the event (which took place waaaay back in March. Don't judge, I've been tired lately). Enjoy!
Following the tour, Mrs. P set up a block of time for us to bowl. I'm not going to share details from bowling...it was not good for Johnny and I. But it was nice to spend time with other Black and married couples - in the home of our country's #1 couple who is Living Black Love.
Attached to this post are pics from the event (which took place waaaay back in March. Don't judge, I've been tired lately). Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Excellente!
Johnny and I just got back from our fifth wedding this year (all of which united couples who are Living Black Love, by the way). Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Thomas!
The wedding was beautiful, as all weddings are, but this one was extra-beautiful because it took place in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. (And yes, the trip was well-worth three "beautifuls".) Just as beautiful as the wedding was the resort where we stayed. It was the Excellence Playa Mujeres. Johnny and I have been to a few resorts (in Jamaica, Aruba, and Puerto Rico) in our years together. In comparison, those places were like LeBron vs. me (I'm 5'1") on the basketball court - no contest.
The Excellence was truly the nicest place we've ever been. Although we've only been to a handful of international destinations, this was probably the nicest place you've been, too. I can't wait to go to another Excellence Resort! Couples retreat, anyone???
The wedding was beautiful, as all weddings are, but this one was extra-beautiful because it took place in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. (And yes, the trip was well-worth three "beautifuls".) Just as beautiful as the wedding was the resort where we stayed. It was the Excellence Playa Mujeres. Johnny and I have been to a few resorts (in Jamaica, Aruba, and Puerto Rico) in our years together. In comparison, those places were like LeBron vs. me (I'm 5'1") on the basketball court - no contest.
The Excellence was truly the nicest place we've ever been. Although we've only been to a handful of international destinations, this was probably the nicest place you've been, too. I can't wait to go to another Excellence Resort! Couples retreat, anyone???
Johnny having one of many all-inclusive drinks
(this was actually during the wedding reception)
Johnny and I at the wedding
Me hanging out on the balcony of our hotel room
One of the views from our balcony...
Another view...
And another. And our room was one of the least expensive theresort offers.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
I Love the Reeds!
Though I do love our real-life friends "C" and "D" Reed, they aren't the Reeds I speak of. I'm talking about the fictional family from BET's new show, "Reed Between the Lines". Not only are they easy on the eyes (dang, Malcolm-Jamal Warner!), but you can tell that they have a lot of love for each other. I love a good show with a good family dynamic.
Alex (played by Warner) and Carla (played by one of my all-time faves, Tracee Ellis Ross) are Living Black Love. They're really into each other. Both have careers, but their main focus is family. Alex and Carla always make time for their kids, whether it's teaching them a life lesson or sharing a laugh. More importantly, they put each other first. I've noticed that in every episode, there's a scene where they have some time alone. That's so important in a marriage - especially when there are children involved.
Something else that stood out to me is the fact that the oldest two children, twins Keenan and Kaci, are not Alex's biological children. That's something I'm sure many couples who are Living Black Love deal with every day. If you happened to miss the episode where that part of the story was mentioned, you'd never know! Alex's patience and love for the twins is no different than his actions toward the Reed's youngest (biological daughter), Alexis. And the same goes for Keenan and Kaci. The whole family just loves on one other. I love it!
Honestly, "Reed Between the Lines" gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside every time I watch. Now I'm just waiting to see how Alex and Carla's first big fight turns out...
Alex (played by Warner) and Carla (played by one of my all-time faves, Tracee Ellis Ross) are Living Black Love. They're really into each other. Both have careers, but their main focus is family. Alex and Carla always make time for their kids, whether it's teaching them a life lesson or sharing a laugh. More importantly, they put each other first. I've noticed that in every episode, there's a scene where they have some time alone. That's so important in a marriage - especially when there are children involved.
Something else that stood out to me is the fact that the oldest two children, twins Keenan and Kaci, are not Alex's biological children. That's something I'm sure many couples who are Living Black Love deal with every day. If you happened to miss the episode where that part of the story was mentioned, you'd never know! Alex's patience and love for the twins is no different than his actions toward the Reed's youngest (biological daughter), Alexis. And the same goes for Keenan and Kaci. The whole family just loves on one other. I love it!
Honestly, "Reed Between the Lines" gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside every time I watch. Now I'm just waiting to see how Alex and Carla's first big fight turns out...
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