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I drafted a blog a week ago that will never be released. In the time since then and since my last writing so much magic has occurred for my family. My desire to be heartfelt and transparent requires more intimate interactions so this will be my final posting.

This past Saturday marked 32 years around the SUN for me ✨✨✨ The following day I had a beautiful home birth of our smallest Princess Layali words can’t express the joy of that experience or adding her to our lives.

Living in the moment and reflecting simultaneously is the best description of the space of time I Liv in. I’m elated about the growth of my family and receiving the manifestations of experiences that I have prayed for.

I am more motivated now then I have ever been before to move boldly in the direction of my passions.

To stay connected: Follow The Tribe

#WeLoveLiv #SwenSquared #LovelyLayali

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💛 Lynice

WELove Art

We will pop up on some art! The fam and I love to be apart of and decipher the beauty of experimental art. The Hirshhorn blessed us today with Ann Hamilton’s What Absence is Made Of. Also not to be missed is the work of Ai Wei Wei. Kids and adults will love the powerful Lego art and the wallpaper pieces make for great conversations. Get there before 2018!

Another favorite piece on display is called “Five Day Forecast”….. this will be a little scavenger hunt… Find it and let me know how you felt.

Halloween 2017

Last week after school Halloween began for our family! I picked up Princess Elena of Avalon and we head right over to NOMA to enjoy a Pumpkin Palooza!

We have been attending for the last few years and it’s amazing how this community event has grown tremendously in attendance numbers!

Next up… we enjoyed some weekday funnin at Catholic University! Both kids were official NASA astronauts ( it was so cold baby boy didn’t get to show off his shirt…. but he did trick or treat…. for me 😜 because I mean let’s be honest…. I can’t let my precious baby eat candy yet!) The kids had a blast! The students worked hard and were so kind to the attendees! They served pizza and snacks, had a trick or treat trail with fun costumes all around. Tons of games and activities, face paint and two moon bounces on a large field that was highly decorated for all to enjoy! We will definitely be back next year!

Three days into Halloween and it’s time to hit the Halloween streets! Crowded per usual! Fun costumes and a bucket full of goodies.

Are anyone else’s kids obsessed with The Descendants Movie? Liv/Uma was pumped to get all suited up and debut her outfit!

The weekend was also filled with parties cue: Beyoncé “We Like to Party” ….. and

Halloween has not even officially arrived!

Daddy playing wingman to our little “ladies man”.

We have a few more events to attend to finish off our Halloween season ( I miiiight update this post to include them)

Happy Candy Day 🎃

WeLove Peru

We explored the opening day of the Folklife Festival yesterday on the National Mall and it was a great time! Pack snacks, a blanket and make a day of it.   

                  

               

Learning how girls as young age six start building bridges for their tribe using natural fibers was stellar!

Children’s Africana Awards & Book Festival

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22nd Annual Children’s Africana Awards & Book Festival (CABA)
Saturday, November 8, 2014
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue SW,Washington, DC 20560
FREE and open to the public

Africa Access and the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association give annual awards for the best children’s and young adult books on Africa published in the U.S. The awards celebrate outstanding K-12 books on Africa published in the U.S. The awards are designed to encourage the publication of accurate, balanced children’s materials on Africa, to recognize literary excellence and to acknowledge the research achievements of outstanding authors and illustrators.

Meet the Authors and Illustrators; Books available for purchase in the Gift Shop. Book Signing; Art Activity; Face Painting; Refreshments. Registration Requested.

What are you Reading?

My family could quite easily be described as a group of library enthusiasts!
It’s definitely a part of our weekly ritual! Are you using your local library to the fullest? The DC Library System has a full schedule of events at various location to keep your little one engaged.
A few highlights are the Billingual story times and Mommy & Me Yoga sessions both of which are FREE. This weekends Book Sale! *squeals* Five amazing books for $3

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The summer reading program is also a wonderful reward program to keep your kids excited about reading. And if you are up for the challenge there is also a reading program for adults.

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We Love…Free Nail Polish

So a few months back in Liv’s Citrus Lane Box we received a dark purple Juliep polish “Gabrielle” perfect for the fall! Me and my mini enjoy polishing our nails and just can’t have enough colors so when I ran across a deal to get FREE polish I had to share! This polish not only leaves your nails looking flawless (no thin streaky polish here) it also omits 4 of the nasty carcinogens normally found in nail polishes.
Coupon Code: FREEBOX
Act fast as I’m unaware how long this deal will last! I just paid $3.99 for s/h

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We Love Movie Screenings

*UPDATE*

Smurfs 2 was a great time! How nostalgic sharing one of my favorite childhood cartoons with Princess Liv!
We loved it great family fun

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We are excited to be attending the DC screening for Smurfs 2!
Regal Gallery Place
Sunday, July 28, 2013
11:00 am ( Early Arrival Suggested)

If you would like to attend I have 4 passes up for grabs!
Comment below with your email address.

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