Gallery

The unforgettable moment Ricky proposed, and Yvette said, YES! At our gala Kris Nicholson piano concert celebrating Yvette's beloved mother's (Mrs. Ruth T. Giles's) 99th Heavenly birthday, October 1, 2022, Mt. Hermon AME.

Celebrating our engagement with a few members of our families at Karen's International Cuisine in Conyers, GA.

A peaceful stroll through the beautiful Fern Forest Nature Center, our wedding venue.

Blessed to have attended Kyus Veal's 60th birthday celebration.

At the Accotink River, Fort Belvoir, VA, where Yvette's father, Alphonso "Al" Giles, learned to purify water in preparation for deployment as a water purification specialist in the Pacific Theater during WWII.

At naming of the "Eddie S. Henderson Stadium" at Midtown HS, formerly known as Grady HS, ATL. Henderson was Ricky's football coach/ role model/ Alpha fraternal brother. Ricky was a football team captain & City All-Star Player!

Ricky's Homecoming 2022 at Midtown HS, formerly Grady HS, ATL.

Smiling on Yvette's birthday, prior to a visit to Butterfly World.

Smiling on Yvette's birthday another year, anticipating enjoying a "Funfetti" cupcake from Sweet Love Vegan Bakery!

After Yvette's first COVID-19 vaccine, let her birthday celebration begin!

We "double masked" for a visit to the VA for Ricky's COVID-19 vaccine. Trivia tidbit: Ricky loves purple!

A beautiful day at Flamingo Gardens.

At Yvette's dear cousin Yvonne's lovely home near ATL. Hummingbirds were hovering about in the background!

A sunny day in Daytona Beach, FL.

Our first visit to a new minority owned vegan restaurant, C4Eats, in Hollywood, FL.

So excited to celebrate Valentine's Day 2023 at a Gregory Porter concert in Washington, DC.

At a Piano Guys concert, where Yvette was delighted to hear her favorite - their beautiful rendition of "Sweet Child o' Mine," at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Celebrating the small joys of life - our second anniversary as a couple - with vegan pizza and sparkling pomegranate apple cider, after Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's 47th Annual MLK Day observance at Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Typical Floridians bundled in heavy coats in NYC - we were cold! Celebrated Ricky's birthday at a Robert Glasper concert, Blue Note Jazz Club. Yvette bumped into Sheila E. in the ladies' room.

Ricky's birthday surprise at the Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC.

On Broadway .... Yvette's first time seeing the musical, Hamilton. Ricky's fourth!

In ATL's Slutty Vegan with life-sized cutout of the restaurant chain's founder, Pinky Cole.

About to have a delightful dinner at Planta Queen vegan restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in FTL. After dining, we enjoyed "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Broward Center for Performing Arts.

A sunny day at Snyder Park.

Photographed with filmmaker, Janay Joseph, after the premiere of her documentary honoring civil rights icon, Eula Johnson.

Christmas gift bag distribution for the extraordinary students of Seagull Alternative HS. Ricky, his family and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity have brought Christmas joy to these students for more than 10 years.

Visiting the site where Yvette's parents, Alphonso and Ruth Giles were honored at AARLCC Park.

Our lovely patio breakfast at the Love Life Cafe in Miami Beach.

Having our portraits sketched by a talented sidewalk artist in Times Square, NYC.

Celebrating Ricky's birthday at the must-visit PS Vegan in NYC. A scrumptious vegan chocolate brownie a la mode!

Celebrating the Grand Opening of James and Kendra Nichols's "Signature Occasions" event space on McNab Road in FTL.

Exploring the "southernmost point of continental USA" together. Northernmost, easternmost and westernmost are next!

Marriage License Application Day at the Broward County Courthouse!

Ricky created this artistic rendition from a photo of our sweet kiss on the beach.