Beyoncé gives us a peek into her private life in a new series of photos posted on her Tumblr page. The “Countdown” singer and her sister Solange returned to their hometown of Houston, Texas, with some girlfriends and struck playful poses in front of a food truck, horses, and a private jet.

In the other images, Jay-Z pushes his wife on a swing and B feeds Blue Ivy from a bottle as she sports one of her daddy’s “Watch the Throne” tour T-shirts. Tina Knowles and Roc Nation’s Rita Ora also make appearances.

Flip through some of B’s personal pics below.

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It was all about the red, white, and blue as celebrities joined in the 4th of July celebrations across the country. Texas gals Beyoncé and Solange returned to their hometown of Houston to honor America’s birthday. The sisters posed for a series of patriotic pics with their mother Tina Knowles, cousin Angie Beyince, and director Melina Matsoukas.

It was a bittersweet moment for Rihanna, who remembered her late grandmother Dolly as she watched fireworks over the Hudson River. Big Sean had a “crazy 4th of July” partying at “Ni**as in Paris” producer Hit-Boy’s new L.A. pad. Jennifer Hudson showed her stars and stripes while performing at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

Ciara set off her own fireworks in the studio while recording with Jermaine Dupri. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were in an empire state of mind, enjoying the holiday on a yacht with their family and Maxwell.

Rick Ross had a wet and wild 4th, Fergie traveled to Southport, North Carolina, to be with her husband Josh Duhamel, Azealia Banks and Teyana Taylor proudly displayed their patriotism with their outfits, and Brandy cuddled up with her boo Ryan Press.

Check out how some of your favorite stars celebrated the 4th.

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Solange was surrounded by family and friends while celebrating her 26th birthday overseas. The “I Decided” singer and her superstar sister Beyoncé struck a pose on the fields of Hackney Marshes in London while attending BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend. The day before, the two watched Jay-Z headline the outdoor festival and stuck around for the closing festivities on Sunday.

“We. Are. Family…..” tweeted the birthday girl. “Blue and yellow and birthday love…Thank You!”

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The Knowles and Carter families came together to celebrate Mother’s Day in the Big Apple on Sunday. Jay-Z’s mom Gloria Carter and Beyoncé’s cousin Angie were spotted outside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s building, and Solange arrived bearing gifts. Later in the day, the “I Decided” singer enjoyed a bike ride around Hudson River Park with her 7-year-old son Daniel Julez. The day was extra special for her older sister, who was experiencing her first Mother’s Day since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy.

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Solange played muse to Vera Wang at the 2012 Runway to Win launch at Theory in New York City on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old singer was glowing in a patterned flowing gown while attending the fundraiser for President Obama with her mother Tina Knowles, who designed a shirt for the cause.

“Vera Wang is a true artist,” wrote Solange, who is signed to Next Model Management. “I feel so lucky to be her canvas, if just for this night.”

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Solange strut down the catwalk at the Alberta Ferretti fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012. The singer, whose favorite designers include DVF, Opening Ceremony, J. Crew, and Boxing Kitten, recently signed a modeling contract with Next Model Management.

In an interview with Vogue Italia, the new aunt spoke about becoming Rimmel’s first black spokesperson.

“I don’t by any means consider myself the most qualified for model material,” she told the magazine. “I think that people tend to respond to what is real. Black women carry that flame with so much ease and confidence. It is being captured and celebrated on all fronts in fashion now.”

Solange is finishing up her third album. “There are a lot of songs about sex,” she confessed to V magazine. “It’s the kind of record you put on when your man is coming over, when you’re with your girls. There are songs that make you wanna dance because we were kind of partying our way through the record, but it’s very chill.”

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The ladies are taking charge this year. Cassie, JoJo, Solange, and V V Brown pop out from the pages of V magazine’s annual Music Issue. The singers were named “fearless females” by the fashion publication, going glam in the colorful close-ups photographed by Mick Rock. They each spoke out about their upcoming projects.

Cassie on her new sound and image: “In my video we called it ‘giving ’90s supermodel.’ It’s the perfect definition of who I am right now and what I’m going through. People aren’t going to expect me to come out with what I have.”

JoJo on being a voice for her generation: “I love Britney Spears and Madonna and Lady Gaga. I love pop music, those big pop records, but I still want it to feel like my sound. I hope people feel like, ‘Damn, that’s exactly what I’m going through, that’s what I’m thinking but I wasn’t sure how to put it into words.’ I want to sing what people are thinking and feeling. I want it to be the soundtrack to their lives.”

Solange on her new music: “My references for the record were all Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, not just their typical Janet and Prince stuff, but SOS Band and their b-sides with Chaka Khan. At first the songs were really dark because I had a premonition before the record that I was going to die. I was having panic attacks and wiling out.”

V V Brown on her sophomore album Lollipops and Politics: “My second album has a message: it’s about my generation and things going on in the world. But I didn’t want it to come across preachy. I love writing upbeat songs with darker undertones.”

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While the birth of Blue Ivy Carter was the best experience of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s lives, there are some who did not share their happiness. Solange took to Twitter to address those who had negative things to say about her sister.

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