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Notes from the road back to myself.

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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, and

@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 10, 2024

Birthday wish

@allisonjulia13 We’re overwhelmed by the incredible generosity shown in support of The Forever Angels. With most of our resources nearly depleted, we asked p…

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 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 · 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, as my son turns 11, 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

Jett , 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 is an incredible story, this little man is so

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 · 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 · February 5, 2020

You are surprised?

This has been around for a awhile people🙃I remember some of these vividly that are in these photos and I am 40 something. I have a hard time watching commerc…

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. My oldest is at an age when we start drug testing, we all do it…

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 5, 2019

Put on your Baseball cap tonight! We are staying in for dinner!!!!

I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes, I often make this for my family & friends. 4 red peppers 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef ( bison, turkey, or beef…

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 …

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