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Notes from the road back to myself.

Short, honest writing on faith, family, healing, and starting over.

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Family · September 15, 2024

Adam Archuleta

For anyone who ever called Adam Archuleta a bust, please read this. Adam was an underdog from the start. Raised by a single mother, his father in Wyoming, he …

Family · May 10, 2024

The Past Few Months Have Been Nothing but Exciting

@adamarchuleta31 The past few months have been nothing but exciting, and I always say that chaos makes you feel alive! I lost my engagement ring in February …

Family · May 8, 2024

My 47th birthday

My Birthday All right 🤗 it’s soapbox time 🙄.... One year wiser, this year I celebrate 47. The last two years have been so crazy that I felt I hadn't been the…

Family · February 21, 2024

Turbo

Today is Turbo’s 8th birthday. He first entered our lives saved by Kelly from Lucky Paws from a kill shelter. Adam was completely unaware I was going to get …

Family · December 29, 2023

As 2023 Comes to an End

As 2023 comes to an end. I’m excited to say this New Year will bring new challenges and adventures. I had to put aside the Marathon des Sables due to the ris…

Family · December 13, 2023

My sweet Mini

Mini was a dog who had a significant impact on our lives. She came to us from a cat shelter, with her littermate premature orphans after their mother was tra…

Family · October 20, 2023

Rescue Dogs are special

Today is Mini’s 16th birthday! We adopted Mini and her brother Mickey when they were very young. Unfortunately, their mom was killed by a car, but we were ab…

Family · September 14, 2023

Bio

Bio Jennifer Archuleta's life story shines as a testament to strength, care, and positive growth. From a successful modeling career to impactful community co…

Family · September 7, 2023

Born in the caul

Today, on my son’s birthday, I'm reminiscing about his unique birth. We opted for the Bradley method, an all-natural approach. My first labor was 18 hours, so …

Family · July 18, 2023

Rest in peace Romeo

Romeo’s  favorite hammock will be empty from this day forward. 💔Romeo passed away tonight, at 6:47 pm (John 6:47 Very truly I tell you, the one who believ…

Family · April 10, 2023

Happy Birthday

My son, From the moment you entered this world you filled my heart with love and joy. As you grow older and become your own person, know that my love for you …

Family · March 26, 2023

18 years

@adamarchuleta31 married me twice once in 2010 and then in Vegas for our 10 year anniversary. The most selfless person I could ever ask for. Always a good sp…

Family · September 7, 2022

This Little Man Is So Special

This is an incredible story, this little man is so special because my mom and I delivered him at home together. @adamarchuleta31 🏈 was out of town. I have pr…

Family · May 19, 2022

Mickey

Today we said goodbye to our sweet pup Mickey. This is so devastating and sudden. It has been such a crazy day, it didn’t hit me until I saw his empty dog bo…

Family · September 7, 2021

9 years old

This is an incredible story, this little man is so special because my mom and I delivered him at home together. @adamarchuleta31 🏈 was out of town. I have pr…

Family · March 23, 2021

Marriage

Celebrating 11 years of marriage and countless years together! @adamarchuleta31 Last March we celebrated and renewed our vows in @vegas with family and frien…

Family · October 2, 2020

Grand Canyon

What an experience I hiked the Grand Canyon, with an amazing group. We hiked 24 miles, south to north in 14 hours. We started at 5 am and ended at 7pm. Imagi…

Family · April 24, 2020

Grandma

People live on in your memories ✝️❤️. We lost a special person tonight. I’m not a writer, so I’ll try my best to pay tribute to someone who was so special to…

Family · March 23, 2020

Happy Anniversary

@adamarchuleta31 You always get upset at me 🤨because I get our anniversary date wrong, it has felt a bit like Groundhog Day so hopefully this year I will get…

Family · December 16, 2019

Parenting tools I use

Most kids these days are trying to live a rock star life! It is starting younger and younger. …

Family · November 20, 2019

Friends for a Season

They all serve a purpose, and I hope I have given a purpose to their lives too. In our lifetime, we experience many seasons. Other seasons are marked by defi…

Family · November 15, 2019

Holiday Tradition

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays growing up. I have fond memories of hearing football games, laughter, and of course, the smell of turkey. I am al…

Family · October 8, 2019

Family traditions

With Halloween right around the corner, I just wanted to share some fun ideas and traditions that my kids and I do. We love to Boo people, it's pretty easy, …

Family · October 8, 2019

Everyone has a story

I have said this to many people, it is the truth. I truly do have a Cinderella story, and I am so thankful. I grew up in a small town in Ohio. As a child, I …