This past week we celebrated my second-born son, Nehemiah’s 18th birthday! They say the days are long, but the years are short. Boy, do I certainly feel that now as I am parenting two out of my three kids in an adult space. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and have become very intentional...
Category: Family
The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness
This past month Nate and I celebrated 20 years of marriage! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been together for two decades already. Sometimes it feels like yesterday we were two youngins in college just trying to figure out life. God has been so good to us! Upon further reflection, it got me thinking about...
The Ultimate Spring Break Family Adventure: An American Football Tour of Italy
Spring Break is something we always look forward to. It’s a time when the kids have time off and we can plan a little getaway. However, this year is not your typical Spring Break family vacation. We had the opportunity for my son to compete in football internationally, in Italy of all places! It is...
Spring Into Easter: Embrace the Renewal and Rejoice in The Season
It’s March, which means it’s officially spring (in two more days to be exact). It’s time to get festive and bring on the cute and colorful decorations! Easter is early this year (March 31st). So let’s start decorating and prepare for your Easter festivities! Easter is one of those holidays where it has become a...
New Year, New Beginnings: Our Family Tradition
Hey All! Can you believe another year is about to come to an end? In the blink of an eye, here we are ready to ring in a new year! How has this past year been for you? For me, it’s been busy, but I have had a lot of fun along the way. Making...
Burloween Bash 2023
Fun fact: My nickname is “Party Planner Barbie”! I know, I know….so cliché! 😂 What a lot of people don’t know is, I have been planning parties for YEARS! I enjoy bringing people together and having a great time, and this year’s Burloween Bash did not disappoint!
Spiritual self care
This blog is important for every mama in the world. A few weeks ago, my son Nathaniel (Nate) had a horrific wrist break. He broke both bones in his wrist and one of the bones broke through the bottom of the skin. It is a day I will never forget. It was a Wednesday in...
Nate & atoya
Nate and I met in college at the University of Nevada. I was on an athletic scholarship for Track and Field as a hurdler and sprinter. I was finishing up my last year of school and had just accepted another scholarship to get my Master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin. I just...
Q & A with Nate and Atoya
Q: Who’s older? A: I am the cougar! Lol. I am 3 years older than Nate. 😉 Q: Who’s the better cook? A: Me of course, however Nate is a very creative cook in the kitchen. Q: Who’s more romantic? A: Nate says he is, but I’m pretty amazing if I do say so myself....