#StokesNotes

[craigstokes]

I can’t believe my baby girl is 10 years old! 😱. London is the most amazing big sister (and second mom lol) to Camden (19 months). The age difference between them couldn’t have worked out any better. To my caring and beautiful daughter @londoninamerica : I’m so glad we had those years to spend together one on one. I know it’s been tough to hang out as much now that the restaurant is up and running but I promise you I’m doing it all for you, London. I love you more than you know and thank God I get to be your dad! . #girldad #girldads #happybirthday #latepost #LondonInAmerica #twokids #girlboy #brothersisterlove #10yearoldgirls #10thbirthday #love #daddydaughterlove https://ift.tt/38LZQUf

[thetalentedmrkornegay]

Know thyself. #StokesNotes

[craigstokes]

We’ve been busy! Almost 100 Team Members have been hired into the family and we still have a few more interviews to go! It’s so exciting and truly a blessing to have the opportunity to hire great people, treat them like family and help feed whatever dreams they have for themselves. Grand opening is still set for Jan 9th, 2020 (always subject to change) and we’re located at 8300 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91304. Come see us soon! #chickfila #canogapark #lavalley #LAAggies #newconstruction #nowhiring #frontofhouse #backofhouse #couplesinbusiness #love #redbanner https://ift.tt/2YZnMk0

[craigstokes]

My little guy, Camden. #6monthsold already ❤️ #KingCam http://bit.ly/2T85IjN

[craigstokes]

A quick father-son dap during a doctor's appointment. This little guy is too cool. . #FatherhoodIsDope #CamdenStokes https://ift.tt/2pucfrI

[craigstokes]

A new life awaits. Even though we've been here before, it'll be 8 years in between our first child (@londoninamerica ) and now her baby brother so "it feels like the very first time!". We're a little nervous and a lot excited, all at the same time. Can't wait to see what God has in store for the little guy. #FatherhoodIsDope ❤️ https://ift.tt/2HpUWPg

[craigstokes]

#DaddyDaughterDate Idea: Look up random, fun holidays that are celebrated in the US or somewhere around the world and let your daughter choose one to participate in. Its something I tried for the first time with @LondonInAmerica and found it was a great way to learn a little about the world, show your daughter that you value the things she wants to do and is just another way to be intentional about the relationship you're trying to build with your princess. London chose #NationalPretzelDay for us to celebrate together so we grabbed a couple sweet almond pretzels from @auntieannespretzels 🔥🔥 as usual! On to the next #DaddyDaughter adventure. #52Dates 📸 @stokespa https://ift.tt/2Jt6NgM

[craigstokes]

15 years ago, I pledged 🤙🏽with these guys. Some call us #Spring03, we think of ourselves as "Brothers in a deeper sense than they can comprehend, for when our bond has just begun, theirs are about to end." A toast... #BetaEpsilon #BE. #AlphaPhiAlpha #ThoseLettermansTho #Sheesh #APhiA https://ift.tt/2EhpZei

[craigstokes]

Happy birthday to the coolest wife-homie-lover-ride or die-friend I could ever ask for! I love you, ba @stokespa ❤️ ❤️ https://ift.tt/3aR12YX

[craigstokes]

We are officially OPEN! Our grand opening was a success and it all started with my mom and stepdad placing the very first order at my restaurant! Thanks to @stokespa @ericwhipple and my team for getting us to this day! So glad the amazing @chickfila marketing team was there to capture this “First Dollar” moment!! #chickfila #firstdollar #firstpurchase #chickfilafranchise #newrestaurant #myfamily #blackbusinessowner #blackbusinessman #love #ilovechickfila https://ift.tt/39TTy73

[craigstokes]

I’m praying I will be an even better father to these two in 2020 and beyond. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 With so many new things happening this year, the last thing I want to do is slack on my role as a father. So thankful to anyone of you who have poured into their lives because it truly takes a village! #FatherhoodIsDope #DadGang #blackdads #blackfathers #blackdadsmatter #ilovemykids https://ift.tt/2ZDWUGx

[craigstokes]

Another #DaddyDaughterDate, this time we took over #TopGolf. That ball didn't stand a chance. . We're already planning our next #DaddyDaughter adventure. #52Dates . #datenight #cooldads #fatherhoodisdope #girlswhogolf http://ift.tt/2Aztsrj

[craigstokes]

In early 2020, this 38-year-old husband, father, proud #HBCU graduate of @ncatsuaggies , member of #AlphaPhiAlpha , actor/producer/writer, 16-year #AirForceReserve officer, believer, and #entrepreneur will open the doors to my new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Los Angeles! Man, what a journey. A journey I did not and could not have traversed alone. God laid the foundation for me to become all that I am. He gave me amazing parents who always encouraged me to go after what I wanted in life and to never put all my eggs in one basket. That’s what allowed me to be a businessman, serve our country and appear in several national commercials - all at the same time. Without that permission to “go for it” I may never have taken the leap. Thank you to my wife, Dree, and my baby girl, @londoninamerica , who have been there literally every step of the way. Dree sacrificed day in and day out for our family, giving me space and support to dream big and pursue the impossible (fun fact: 70,000+ apply every year to own a Chick-fil-A and roughly 100 get selected which makes me feel even more unworthy of the blessing). I do this for the people who see insurmountable odds stacked against them and are about to give up on their goals and dreams. I do this for HBCU grads who are told HBCUs aren’t relevant anymore. #AggiesDo. I do this for my immediate family and the family of the 100+ amazing people I will have the pleasure of hiring over the next few weeks. I do this for anyone who needed to be reminded that being out of your comfort zone is OK because that’s exactly where you and I need to be in order to become who we are meant to be. If you’ve read this far, live in LA (or have any interest in relocating) or know someone who does, click the link in my bio and I’ll email you more information on how to join my new team. Thanks for your prayers and support over the years and especially now as my family and I step into this new adventure! #closedonsunday #youmychickfila #chickfila #aggiepride #franchisee #successquotes #followyourdreams #peopleoverprofit https://ift.tt/2KFVG7r

[craigstokes]

The Circle. 15+ years strong. . Our first double date took place in an apartment, all of us sitting on top of a full-sized bed with our backs against the wall while watching (some us, meaning me and Dree, were dozing off 🤣) #HeadofState. . Awkward. . Since then we've traveled together, been in each other's weddings, celebrated life, graduated from the GREATEST HBCU EVER @ncatsuaggies #AggiePride and joined the same frat 🤙🏾 and sorority 🔺. . To the Circle, my family. I love you. . #doubledate #collegefriends #couch #ryestreet #tavern #ncat #datenight #couchpics #couchpic #onacouch #hbcu #alphaphialpha #deltasigmatheta #family #love https://ift.tt/31VbCbH

[craigstokes]

Wow! So honored being recognized next to these dope #Aggies. Happy #GHOE https://ift.tt/2JimVEa

[craigstokes]

Yeah, what her shirt says. #GoodVibesOnly http://ift.tt/2A5kG10