Raisin' Blasians

Charles and Mackenzie are soaking up every drop of sunshine this summer! ☀️ Watching them grow and explore brings so much joy to our lives. ❤️

Double Take Tuesday! 💙🩷

Can you believe these two cuties aren't identical twins? Charles (left) and Mackenzie (right) were born 2.5 years apart, yet here's Mama Manita in the SAME pink nightgown, on the SAME couch (different house though!), holding them both! ✨ They were both conceived through IVF from the same egg retrieval process, so technically they can be seen as fraternal twins! We are so blessed to experience these IVF miracles 🥰

Happy Birthday to the awesome dada behind Raisin' Blasians, Rowshaun Epps ! 🥳🎈We appreciate all the love you show our family everyday and always being there for us all. We hope you had an amazing day for the amazing dad you are!! 💙

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We had the MOST AMAZING time at the Blippi The Wonderful World Tour in Richmond, VA on 6/26! 💙🧡 Charles was MESMERIZED by the whole experience, and let's be honest, we were pretty entertained ourselves.

Blippi, Meekah, and Blippi’s buddies brought all the fun of his videos to life on stage, with singing, dancing, and even some educational games that had Charles totally engaged.💫

Seeing the look on Charles' face as he interacted with his favorite characters was absolutely priceless. ✨(We may or may not have shed a happy tear or two!) This is definitely a memory we'll cherish forever. 🩵

If you're looking for a fun-filled activity for your little ones, we HIGHLY recommend checking out the Blippi The Wonderful World Tour! It's a guaranteed good time for the whole family.



P.S. Don't forget to tag us in your Blippi tour pics! We'd love to see all your little ones having a blast!

Happy Father’s Day to the Most Amazing Dad, Rowshaun Epps! 🎉

To the wonderful man who watches over our household and makes sure everyone is happy, healthy, and safe, Happy Father's Day! We appreciate your patience, love, and laughter you bring to our home. We thank you for all that you do everyday for us and couldn’t imagine life without you!! We love you 💙🩵🤍

Love,
Manita P Epps, Charles, Mackenzie, and Colby

Half a year of pure love and endless blessings with this tiny miracle! ✨ Mackenzie is officially 6 months old and stealing our hearts every single day. We're obsessed with her adorable characteristics – bright eyes, gummy smile, and infectious laugh. 🤗 Our hearts overflow with gratitude to God for entrusting us with our precious baby girl! 💝



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Charles is officially 3 years and 1 month old today! This little dude brings so much sunshine and laughter into our lives. We can't believe how much he's grown and learned in such a short time. We love you to the moon and back, buddy! ❤️



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Happy Mother's Day to the Most Amazing Mom, Manita P Epps! ❤️

To the incredible woman who fills our home with laughter, endless love, and the best home cooked meals, Happy Mother's Day! You're not just the mother of our kids, you're the heart and soul of our family. Your strength, patience, and unwavering support inspire us every single day. The way you nurture and guide our little ones (and sometimes even us grown-ups) is truly a sight to behold. We wouldn't be the people we are today without your constant love and belief. Thank you for everything you do. We love you more than words can express!

Love,
Rowshaun, Charles, Mackenzie, and Colby

Three years ago on May 7th, God blessed our lives with the most precious gift – our son Charles III! 🥳 Happy 3rd Birthday to our loving, intelligent, and studious baby boy! Watching you grow and learn has been the greatest joy of our lives. Your smile lights up every room, and your love fills our hearts to the max. 💕 We pray you continue to be filled with God’s light and grow into the purpose that He has for you. Here’s to countless more memories, filled with love and laughter, as we celebrate you! 😘

Happy 12th Birthday to the best dog a human could ask for, Colby!!! 🥳🎈

You spoil us rotten with your loving licks, endless cuddles, and those hilarious zoomies in your dog bed.💙 Every day with you is an adventure, and we wouldn't trade it for the world. Here's to many more years of tail wags, belly rubs, and long naps! 🐾✨

Happy Easter from the Epps Family!!! 🐣 🩵🧡💚

“Don’t be alarmed, he said. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” (Mark 16:6)

Happy Belated Birthday to the amazing mama behind Raisin' Blasians! 🎉🎈Sending a belated birthday wish that's extra lucky because your birthday was on St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Here's hoping your day was filled with all the happiness and blessings in the world because you deserve it! 🥳💚

3 Months of Pure Magic with Mackenzie! ✨

The world just got a whole lot cuter because our little cuddle bug, Mackenzie, turned 3️⃣ months old on 3/7/2024! These past months have flown by in a blur of snuggles, giggles, and a few diaper explosions, but we wouldn't trade them for anything. 🩷

To celebrate this special milestone, we're finally unveiling Mackenzie's stunning newborn photos! 😍 We can't get over those tiny fingers and toes, the perfect pout, and that head full of hair. Just look at that sweet face - how can you resist? 🥰

We're so incredibly grateful for this precious little lady who has brought so much joy and love into our lives. Here's to many more adventures, cuddles, and messy milestones with you, Mackenzie! 💖

📸: Studio Bee Photography

Life with Children: It's Not All Sunshine & Florets (But It's Worth It)

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8 weeks in, and this munchkin has already taken over our hearts (and sleep schedules)! Can't believe how much cuteness can fit into one tiny human!

Our little peanut, Mackenzie, was officially ONE MONTH OLD on 1/7/2024!! Time really does fly when you're changing endless diapers and stealing endless snuggles. 🥰 👶🏽

She's already blossomed from a tiny bean into a little lady with the biggest smiles and the most adorable coos. She’s weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 13oz and stretching out to 22.25 inches. We're completely smitten! 😍

So grateful for all the love and support from our amazing friends and family - it truly means the world. Here's to countless more months of cuddles, milestones, and messy memories! 💝

We may be a day late, but our Christmas spirit is still running on high! 🌟 Yesterday was a whirlwind of watching Charles open his presents, a special visit from Santa, and enough food to feed a reindeer army! 🎁🎅🏽🍗🥗🍽️

But even though things got a little busy, we would still like to take a moment to wish all our amazing followers a Very Merry Christmas!! You're the sprinkles on our sugar cookies, the tinsel on our tree, the jingle in our bells! (Okay, maybe not that last one. 😂)

So here's to a belated Merry Christmas, filled with belated presents, belated resolutions, and a whole lot of belated belly laughs! 🎄💫❤️

Santa, Come Get Your Milk and Cookies (Made by Charles!) 🥛 🍪

Ho ho ho, it's cookie-baking time at the Raisin’ Blasians household! This year, we're joined by our special guest, the one and only Charles!
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We’re making some delicious chocolate chip cookies and Charles is pouring a cold glass of milk. We have the classic Christmas tunes playing and the kitchen smells like Christmas magic! ✨🎄

But it's not just about the treats. It's about spending time with the people we love and making memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️

So, raise a glass of milk for the kiddos and join us in spreading some holiday cheer! And don't forget to leave out a plate of cookies for Santa! 🎅🏽

Our Hearts Burst with Love as We Welcome Baby Mackenzie! 💖

The Raisin’ Blasians clan just got a whole lot sweeter! We're over the moon to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl, Mackenzie Pavida Epps, who entered the world on December 7th, 2023, at 11:13 PM, weighing in at 6lbs 13oz and measuring 19.5 inches. ✨

Words can't express the overwhelming love and joy that fills our hearts. 💕 She's already stolen the show with her perfect little features and precious coos. We can't wait to introduce you to her on our upcoming adventures, so stay tuned for more baby spam! 👶🏽

Still floating on sunshine and petals from the most beautiful "Baby in Bloom" sprinkle! 🌷🌺💐🌸 Words can't express how much love and joy filled the room, celebrating the blossoming of our little girl. A huge THANK YOU to Mackenzie’s incredible Grandparents, (Rungsiya Pongsudhiraks Chawalit Pongsudhiraks Dress Less Charles Epps), as well as Godparents (Tarshay Cosely Melvin Cosely Jr), and Charles’ Godfather (George), for going above and beyond to create this magical day! 💖 Your creativity and generosity transformed every corner into a floral wonderland, and the warm hospitality made everyone feel so cherished. You truly showered us with love and laughter, and we're so grateful to have you by our side throughout this journey. Can't wait to share all the sweet moments with you and welcome our little sprout into a world as loving and blooming as the one you created! 💝

Décor: Tarshay Cosely
Cupcakes: Incredible Edibles Bakery
Mom’s Makeup: Whole Life Beauty

Counting down the days 💖✨

Our little girl is due on December 13th and we are SO excited to meet her! 👶🏽

We had a beautiful maternity shoot to capture this special time and wanted to share some of our favorite photos with you all. 🥰

We can't wait to introduce you to our little princess soon! 🙏🏽💖✨

📸: Studio Bee Photography
💄: Whole Life Beauty

A Baby Shower Full of Love 💖

We recently had a baby shower for our soon-to-be-born baby girl! ✨ It was such a special day filled with so much love, laughter, and joy. 🥰

One of the highlights of the shower was when we read letters to our daughter and announced her name --- Mackenzie. 💌 We wrote these letters from our hearts, sharing our hopes and dreams for her future. 💭 Reading these letters was a beautiful way to express our love for our daughter and to connect with her even before she's born. 🙏

We know that she won't be able to read these letters for a few years, but we hope that one day she'll read them and feel all the love that we poured into them. 💘

If you're pregnant, we encourage you to write a letter to your baby. 💌 It's a beautiful way to express your love and to capture this special time in your life. 🤰🏻

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To our beloved friends and family,

Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for the incredible baby shower you have thrown in our honor today. Your presence, your love, and your generosity have made this day truly unforgettable.

From the moment we stepped into this beautifully decorated room, we were overwhelmed by the warmth and affection that radiated from each and every one of you. The delicious food, the thoughtful games, and the heartfelt gifts all speak volumes about your love and support for our growing family.

We are especially grateful to Mackenzie’s Grandparents (Rungsiya Pongsudhiraks Chawalit Pongsudhiraks Dress Less Charles Epps) as well as Godparents (Tarshay Cosely Melvin Cosely Jr ), and Charles’ Godfather (GR White), for the time, work, and effort it took in organizing such a spectacular event. We are overwhelmed by the love and support you have already showed Mackenzie and so excited to add her to our village. We can't thank you enough for your dedication to making our baby shower a dream come true.

As we embark on this exciting journey of parenthood (round 2), we are filled with immense joy and anticipation. And knowing that we have such a loving and supportive community around us makes this new chapter all the more precious.

Your presence here today is a testament to the strong bonds we share, and we are so grateful to have each and every one of you in our lives.

Thank you again for making our baby shower a day we will cherish forever. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives, and we pray for God's continued blessings upon each of you.

Love,
Manita & Rowshaun

We are excited to share a few photos from Charles’ first trip to the University of Virginia! 😄 It was a special day for our family, as his father graduated from UVA in 2010. Charles had a blast exploring the lawn and seeing all the beautiful buildings and scenery. He especially loved the Rotunda, and he couldn't stop pointing at it!

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🌟✨ Two weddings, one unforgettable weekend! 💖👰🏽🤵🏽‍♂️👰🏽🤵🏽‍♂️💖 Last weekend was a magical whirlwind as we celebrated not one, but TWO incredible weddings with our dearest friends! 🥂🌸 We danced, we laughed, and we celebrated love in its purest form. 🎉💖 Being part of our dear friends' special days filled our hearts with so much joy and warmth. Here's to forever for both couples! 💍💐

And amidst all this love, we also marked Week 30 of this incredible pregnancy journey! 🤰🏻👶🏽 Every kick and flutter reminds us of the magic that's about to enter our lives. 🌈🍼 Each milestone brings us closer to meeting our little bundle of joy, and we couldn't be more excited! 🌈👶🏽✨

Cheers to love, new beginnings, and the promise of a beautiful future! 🥂💖

Happy National Son Day to the best son a parent could ask for!! ✨To our sweet Charles who made us a “mama” and “dada” for the first time — You fill our lives with so much joy and laughter. You are growing up so fast and are so smart already. We are so proud of the young man you are becoming and love you so much!! 💙



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🌞☀️ Charles is soaking up the last days of summer like a sponge!! 🏖️🌊 Our little explorer is making every moment count before the leaves start to fall!! 🍂🍁

Our little music lover's new favorite song of the week is "I Love a Rainbow" by Ms. Rachel. He sings it all day long, and it always makes us smile. 😄 We hope these videos brighten your day as well! 🌈



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Houseguests, gather ‘round!! 📣📣📣 We have some exciting news to share — Charles is going to be a BIG BROTHER!! We're so excited to welcome a baby girl to our crew in December 2023!! 💝👶🏽

After a failed IVF cycle in November of last year, we are so grateful that God’s delay was not a deny! 🙏🏽We can't wait to meet our little girl and add to our family. We have the faith that she is going to be a beautiful, happy, and healthy baby and we are so excited to start this new chapter in our lives to expand our family!! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We know that our children will be best friends, and we can't wait to watch them grow up together. 👫🏽 We are also so excited to see how Charles reacts to being a big brother! We know that he will be the best big brother, and we can't wait to see the bond that they share. ✨

We are so grateful for this blessing, and we can't wait to meet our little girl! Thanks everyone for your continued love and support!! 💖

Love,
The Epps Family



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We are officially homeowners AGAIN! 🏡🔑

We're so excited to announce that we're moving to Chesterfield County, and we officially closed on our new home today! 🥳 We are going to miss Northern Virginia, but we are so excited to start this new chapter in our lives to be closer to family and friends!! 🫶🏽 We are originally from the 804 (Dinwiddie County) and we're looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in the area!! 👨‍👩‍👦

We're so grateful to our realtor, our lender, and our builder, for helping us make this dream a reality. We couldn't have done it without you! 🤗

Most of all, we're grateful to God for making this happen! 🙏🏽 We know that this wouldn't have been possible without His guidance and provision. We're so thankful for His blessings in our lives. ✨

We can't wait to explore all that Chesterfield County has to offer and make our new home our own. 🤩