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NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Celebration

NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Celebration
NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Celebration
NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Celebration
NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Celebration

WASHINGTON — Last night, Thurraya and I had the honor of attending the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

For the past decade, this extraordinary museum has preserved, shared, and celebrated the stories, struggles, achievements, and enduring contributions of African Americans to our nation's history. Since opening in 2016, it has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world, becoming a place of education, reflection, inspiration, and hope.

The evening brought together guests to commemorate this important milestone with opening remarks, a special anniversary program, and an opportunity to celebrate the museum's remarkable first ten years. Walking through the museum and sharing in this celebration was a powerful reminder that history is not only something we study—it is something we preserve, honor, and pass on to future generations.

  

 

Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
NEW MARKET and BERGTON, Va. — We enjoyed another wonderful family weekend as we explored New Market and returned to Highland Retreat. Memorial Day weekend gave us the perfect opportunity to slow down, spend quality time together, share meaningful conversations, and create more lasting family memories.
 
 
 

Honoring Those Who Served

Honoring Those Who Served

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, members of the Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. showed up in service at the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia for their Honor Flight Service Project. Our family had the honor of joining them and welcoming veterans from Georgia, New York, and Florida as they arrived for their Honor Flights.  

 

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Thurraya,

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years.

Starting out together to building a life filled with memories — two kids, six PCS moves, five houses, countless adventures, family reunions, celebrations, and even the difficult moments of saying goodbye to friends and family along the way. Through every season, we’ve faced it all together.

What a journey it’s been, and I’m so grateful for every step with you. Here’s to 25 years of love, laughter, resilience, and a lifetime more to come. ❤️

 

Resurrection Celebration

Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Our family was blessed to travel and celebrate this Resurrection Sunday as Matthias participated in the baptism service at Aletheia Church. Tears of joy were flowing as he made his public declaration his of faith.