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I’m so proud of my son! He represented well today at the GP Boys City Track Meet. 1st Place in the 4x4 relay. #Deuce #Track #AnchorLeg #StudentAthlete #RMS #FinalMeet #FinishWell (at Young Men's Leadership Academy) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BviLcE2BLj08BGu2dQHTd2v93jpfnvUSU83Fbo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n14y2pov8w8b

Great seeing & hanging my friend/professional mentor @lamargoree this week. He & his family have been a source of encouragement to me since day one! You know I couldn’t leave w/out visiting one more spot! This crawfish eggs benedict is on another level! I have a newfound love for #NOLA. Back to the grind… #GoodPeeps #Brunch #Foodie #Leadership #NIET #NeedANap😴 #WillaJean (at Willa Jean) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvZyp-kBrwGMSmNOPrnOJMjmuZFziDTF3NbAhg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e5wbve7arsxj

Finally made it to a #chefjohnbesh spot! @lukeneworleans has some of the best traditional #NOLA dishes. And it was great running into my @blackheartnupes bruh @johnthoppilmd & the fam. Thx for the beignets from @cafedumonde! #Foodie #Gumbo #ShrimpNGrits #NUPES #GreatVibes #FunTimes (at Luke Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvXtzRwBTGeir4JGFKkEvWYP7VhN3QEPwYKoXs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jhptf1vo9z5r

If you know me you know I’m a #FRFR #Foodie! Well, I can check off my #BucketList eating at a @beardfoundation Award-winning restaurant (the Oscars/Grammys of dining). Course 1: Smoked tuna dip Course 2: Baked drum w/ mushroom broth + calas Course 3: Key lime pie @pechenola was amazing! Oh, and I sat next to #MichaelShannon (very gracious guy) & other new friends. #CulinaryHeaven #GoodCompany #NOLA #GreatNight (at Peche Seafood Grill) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvWulWnBNosteA0Rx3k8RvAE22LyOcUSClkU7g0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=38hml1b5bc9q

Friends, words can’t come close to expressing my appreciation & gratitude for the posts, texts, & calls from so many of you. The homegoing service went extremely well! Thanks @brownmantx & @iamjpip23 for coming out to support ya boy. Amazing job planning the service @hundred_precent_tee ! I think we made grandpa proud today. #RIPSmokey #LoveYouAll #Deuce #ThreeGenerationsNow #Family #Blessed (at Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvSW6oIh9gHE8LoReeFNYUer13NmXRARBnamlE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4m39wdnx6ln8

#FirstTime #BeMyStrength (at Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvRRg5phNrGDGuVYjtiU58-CIto6y58y_UdpBQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xq9ak5zskk2c

He loved and accepted me from birth. I was told that he stopped by everyday after work to hold me when I was born. He took me on my first flight to California. He bought me my first TV and Nintendo. He even once bought me a pair of Cross Colours overalls. I spent weeks in the summers and many holidays at his home. He stood up for me when I was wronged. As busy as I was, a small voice told me to go see him. The next day would have been more convenient, but I went anyway. He was fussy, pulling wires and sheets off. I told him “Calm down, old man! You’re showing all of your man parts!” He was unable to speak due the the recent trachea tube. I sat with him for a while as he looked around. Before I left I hugged and kissed him on the forehead. I told him I loved him. Part of me knew it was only a matter of time. The next morning he passed. He’s the first of my 4 grandparents to transition. You never know that the last time you see someone may be the last time you see them. Make it count! Rest well, grandpa aka “Smokey” Jones. https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvNaNm-hmr9thSX8IsiddzAGP7BTO_jiKfgyrc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x1j3sdq07xw3

I think we’re officially residents of #ATL by now! From #LilMissZoe learning our history @martinlutherkingjrnps to catching up with my BFF since 7th grade E-Rand & wife Toya to having dinner with my cousin @ksupastar at her husband’s new bbq spot to stopping by the #AUC to show some #HBCU love. And #Deuce finally made it to the original location of @chickfila! #SB2019 #ManningKiddos #TooMuchFun (at Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvE0qBQBx12aeWwm7QZMM_75kAYUMBBfCIapA40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f6y1ujpvruay

Who’s the only kid picked to participate in the @cnn tour? You guessed it! @cfbhall and the @georgiaaquarium were so cool! We drank way too at the @worldofcocacola ! #ATL #SB2019 #TooMuchFun #LilMissZoe #Deuce #WoreOut (at CNN Studio Tours) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BvApIX3hyw3kFpbapUNYp5s5PpVWWsa2QeAA1k0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rjompq1viamk

#Deuce hits 13 and just becomes too cool for life. #LilMissZoe finds excitement in pretty much everything! #ManningKiddos #YingYang #SB2019 #ATL #MellowMushroom #FunTimes (at Mellow Mushroom) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/Bu-HxNiBnmE5m-sij5rkkBsVlZRGNAfOg7CSi00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12q285hfl4vny

Time for a lil’ “Sprang Break” action! #SB2019 #WeOut #BigMet #Deuce #LilMissZoe #WorkHardPlayHard #StayTuned (at Dallas Love Field) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/Bu7QuseBCEphlzMeTJwr4TkNosAALOF4ZtptL40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e2lsxwr1r8n7

My mom: Get Zoe a bonnet to sleep in. Me (standing here): 😳🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️!!! #TooManyChoices #Overwhelmed #ThisPlaceIsMassive #IJustNeedOneChoice #StrangerSmilingAtMe #ADHDinFullEffect #JesusTakeTheWheel #PlaylistGoingHardThough #ImStillStandingHereLost (at Jenny Beauty Supply) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/Bu4l2kBBRGxYlw-Q9KLEnD_YagJ95BGKhYhB6c0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u5mg1rmlx3z1

When your Ace @sokleva1 aka “The Mayor” and Lady Donza tells you to take a break & join them @trinitylinksinc Gala, you clean up & show up...so glad I did! #LBs #SuitAndTie #Nupes #DiamondsAndSneakers #TrinityDSG (at Hyatt Regency Dallas) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/Buj64S6BRvmFy8qSHKY6jIQayV01Pe0lANSfTM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d9bfbvbzrmlf

So #LilMissZoe decided to be @Oprah Winfrey for the 2nd Grade Wax Museum...#NailedIt #BlackHistory #ProudDad https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/Bug5I5RBlbkacBdCv2TKvpAPFnQXFzVlcI759k0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14oiee3mijoxe

Guess who’s officially a teenager today?!?! Happy 13th Birthday to the best son a dad could ever ask for! #Deuce #BirthdayMood #FatherSonMoment #Family Oh, and 📷 by #LilMissZoe (at Pluckers Wing Bar) https://www.instagram.com/bigmet/p/BuXpsUYhaaomczRcG34Fiwt65dKaKiZlP0MKbU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jo9fqj5cxdeh