Our Road trip to New Orleans Through Alabama and Mississippi and Orange Beach

 

Hello everyone, welcome to MaryamsJoyfulLife!

I’m so glad you stopped by to read my post today.

I just wanted to share our Spring Break trip with you all, and let me tell you—it was an unforgettable adventure!

We packed up and hit the road, heading to the vibrant and soulful city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Along the way, we passed through Alabama, where we made a quick restroom stop at a rest area (you know how those go with kids!). Then, we stretched our legs and grabbed some brochures at the Mississippi Welcome Center before cruising into the heart of New Orleans.

Our time in the French Quarters was absolutely amazing and so full of life and culture. We dove headfirst into the food scene—because, let’s be real, that’s half the fun of visiting NOLA! We devoured Guy’s Po’ Boys, sampled some delicious grilled alligator, and enjoyed legendary comfort food at Mama’s Restaurant. Every bite was better than the last!

After soaking up all that New Orleans had to offer, we made our way to Orange Beach, Alabama for some sun and sand. The beach was absolutely gorgeous and such a peaceful contrast to the lively streets of New Orleans. One of the most special moments? Watching the baby feel sand on her feet for the very first time—pure magic.

And shoutout to my sweetman, Tayler, who cooked us an epic meal right there at the beach house. It was the perfect end to a beautiful day.

This trip was full of joy, laughter, and memories I’ll treasure forever. I hope your Spring Break was just as epic and memorable as ours!

Until next time,

Maryam

Massive Life Update|| Adventure With A Baby

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people,

Thank you for checking out my blog today! It’s been a while since I last posted, and I’ve truly missed sharing life’s journey with you all. So much has happened, and I’m excited to catch you up on everything me and my family have been up to lately.

Since my last post, we’ve had quite a few beautiful moments and milestones. We celebrated Christmas together—our home was full of laughter, warmth, and the smell of delicious food. Then came New Year’s Day, and we decided to start the year with a special treat: dinner at Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian restaurant that gave us a flavorful and unforgettable start to 2025.

But that was just the beginning!

We took another adventure as a family—exploring new places and making more memories. One of the biggest highlights for me personally is that I became a United States Citizen! It was a proud and emotional moment, and I’m so grateful for the journey that brought me here.

And yes—we’ve had the baby! Our sweet little one is growing fast and filling our lives with so much love and joy. She’s truly a blessing and a daily reminder of God’s goodness.

There’s still so much more going on, but I wanted to pause here to encourage someone reading this today:

Put God first. No matter what life throws your way, don’t give up on yourself. You are capable of more than you know, and even when things feel heavy or uncertain, trust that there is a purpose behind every season.

Thank you again for being here. I’m sending love and positivity your way, and I can’t wait to share more soon.

With love,

Maryam

Our Christmas photos were beautiful 😍 

There were five of us here but the baby was in my belly 😍

A travel event in Morrow, GA

Happy New Year at Fogo De Chao

Pop up event to promote my travel business Maryamsjoyfullife Luxury Vacationat Walmart parking lot!

Grocery stroll to Walmart

Adventure at Noah’s Ark before the baby arrives.

Two days prior to having my baby, I became a U.S citizen!

February 7th, 2025 I became a mother to another angel genius 😍

Baby Laila Oiza Oaksmith 

Taking baby home from the hospital!

Baby chilling at home.

Two weeks after baby, attended my GSU alumni game event and reconnected with former teammates 😍

Three weeks after becoming Citizen, I received my U.S passport!

Le’Veon’s concert day!

Supportive sister Zozo!

A video update after having baby. 

Another business pop up at my church. 

Baby joy 🤩

Baby’s first time at stone mountain GA

A trip to Nashville and eating at Mcminsville

Food was amazing!

Zozo the foodie!

Baby sweetness

My sweetman reviewed his new love; his cooling blanket!

Palm Sunday, I posed for a pic taken by my sweetman 😍