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BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD: The Burleson Approach

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...

The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness
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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...

New Years Eve, New Year, New Beginnings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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....