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The most wholesome trip back home. The kind of days you wish you could slow down and hold onto a little longer. Until next time, Ohio 🤎🍂

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I fear I’m obsessed 🧸🤎

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All the girls chasing “Uncle Onno”, and my Oma says, “I think this is what heaven looks like.”

Maybe there’s no need to be in such a rush. When we give ourselves permission to slow down, we realize this is the whole point.

#simplejoys #richinlife #slowdown #familytime #moments

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@dbrandonr vs. @bcb_274

The ultimate first responder showdown returns to Raleigh for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Jiu Jitsu Showdown!

Our local law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS heroes are stepping off the trucks, turning off the sirens, and stepping onto the mats. No badges. No gear. Just pure submission grappling for ultimate bragging rights and a phenomenal cause.
Are you Team Blue Lights or Team Axes & Hoses?
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🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
⏰ TIME: Doors open at 10:00 AM | Matches start at 11:00 AM
📍 WHERE: Barwell Road Community Center
🏢 ADDRESS: 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

✨ WHY ATTEND?
* Epic Grudge Matches: Watch top-tier law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel face off in hard-hitting BJJ action.
* Community Impact: Event proceeds directly benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, supporting our local first responders and their families.
* Family Friendly: Bring the whole crew out for a day of heavy pressure, slick submissions, and community pride.

👊 WANT TO COMPETE?
We are still actively matching brackets! If you are a first responder looking to test your skills, hit the link in our bio or scan our event QR codes to apply before slots fill up!

Drop your predictions and roasts in the comments below! 👇💥

#bjj #cops #firefighter #raleigh #battleofthebadgesbjj

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You think you’re preparing your child for their first day of school…then the morning comes, and you realize you’re the one who needs to be brave.

I’m not sure how we’re already here, but Kindergarten, here she comes! Please be kind to her. Noah, go make us proud, as we know you will! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way 💛🎒📚✨

#kindergarten #kinder #backtoschool #postpartum #bigsister

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Living in an answered prayer every day and I’ll never take it for granted!

In eight years of marriage, we’ve lived so many dreams from dancing under the stars in Yosemite to swimming in the Mediterranean Sea...but the greatest dream of all is raising our sweet babies together.

From the start, I knew I was meant to be yours, and you mine. Even on the hard days, there’s no place l’d rather be than by your side.

Thank you for loving me unconditionally, for staying, protecting, and making anywhere feel like home.

8 years down and forever to go with you, @dbrandonr #iloveyoufive 🤎

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Some of us are more excited than others… 😂🎒✏️ Let the back-to-school magic begin! ✨

#backtoschool #kindergarten #preschool #august #bigsister

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Mom & Dad’s first night out! 🥂✨ Congratulations to the beautiful couple, Mr. & Mrs. Miller! Praying for a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and endless adventures.

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The one where Tripp goes on his first trip! ☀️🌊⛱️🐚

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I wasn’t planning on sharing this, but after talking with so many moms who have been through something similar, I realized just how common this experience actually is…and how much I needed to hear positive stories from someone who had been through it.

At Tripp’s first-week appointment, we were told that his newborn screening came back with a possible abnormal result for a genetic condition.

Over the next few weeks, we had more testing done and were told it would be weeks before we’d have any answers. I wish someone had prepared me for how often this can happen, or at least educated me on what a newborn screening result really means. Instead, I was immediately given worst-case scenarios, which created so much unnecessary fear and anxiety during an already overwhelming time.

Those weeks of waiting for follow-up testing felt like time stood still. The fear, the stomach drops, the unknown, and the endless “what ifs” were overwhelming. I truly have never been so scared in my life.

Last week, we finally got the call that all of his follow-up testing came back normal. It was a false positive, and he is perfectly healthy. Thank You, Jesus.

I’m so incredibly thankful for everyone who prayed for our family, checked in on us, and carried us through those long days. We are so blessed to have such an amazing village.

If you’re a new parent who ever has to experience something like this, I hope this gives you a little hope. My biggest piece of advice is to stay off Google. Lean on your loved ones. Remember that a positive newborn screening is not the same as a diagnosis, and false positives are more common than many people realize. These screenings are designed to catch potential concerns as early as possible, and while a false positive can be incredibly scary, it does happen.

To every parent who is currently in the waiting: I’m praying your phone call brings the same joy and relief that ours did 🤎

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Our little mermaid is officially 3! 🧜‍♀️✨💜 Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our sweet girl and make her day so special.

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Sorry, bud. Welcome to the chaos.

#thirdchild #familyoffive #postpartum #newborn #newbornlife

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