Hi there! As you may have already surmised, my name is Lisa. I’m a proud happy-go-lucky ‘attached’ mom to SIX children. (I made “six” big so that you didn’t misread it. Yes, SIX.)
I’m originally from New York, born and raised. I left the hustle and bustle of New York living to accustom to the slow, sweet-tea lovin’ pace of the South to chase after my Army ex-husband post to post. First, we were stationed in North Carolina, then Fort Polk, Louisiana (aka hell), San Antonio, TX (where we became first-time homeowners), then back to North Carolina again. Now? I’m living in Colorado with my boyfriend Brian, my kids, his daughter, our two dogs, Mystic and Blue, and we are loving life!
There were a lot of changes to our family during 2016-2017. Some good, some bad, some messy, some spectacular. In numerology, 2016 was a 9 Universal Year (when you reduce the year down into a single digit: 2+0+1+6=9). Nine is a finishing number, representing the end of a cycle, which means 2016 was a year of completion. For me, it was most certainly the end of a lot of things, to include my marriage and life as I once knew it.
2017, however, is a fresh start in a lot of ways. In numerology, 2017 is a 1 Universal Year that promises major changes and new directions for many, which is most CERTAINLY true for me! It’s a fresh start for the kids and me, and we’re all excited to be here in Colorado in our shiny new (and HUUUUUGE) house.
I’ve rediscovered my love for crystals, and am getting into tarot, reiki, and energy work. Crystals, reiki, oils, and energy work helped get me through the last year of my life and I realize not just how important it is in general but how important it is to me! Expect to hear more about that in the coming months. 🙂
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In addition to that, I still love to work out, having previously lost 30+ lbs, it’s still an important part of my life. I still love traveling, live as naturally as possible, using natural cleaners, eating organic as much as we can, and we loooooove being outdoors, to include gardening and playing sports. If it weren’t for the spiders and bugs, I’d probably live outdoors, especially in Colorado. Maybe.
I’m a huge ‘foodie’ as they say. I love to bake, create, make the house smell like a bakery. I love to make things from scratch, craft, knit, sew, crochet. I’m old-fashioned but technology fascinates me.
A writer since childhood, instead of the empty DIY cardboard books I made with notebook paper taped together, my journals morphed online – first in the old “dotcom” days of Compuserve, AOL, and dial-up, then to Livejournal, Blogger and now to WordPress. I love to write, and I’m grateful you’re here with me.
Here’s some pictures of my family
Three boys, four girls (including Brian’s daughter).
Remember, it takes a special kind of crazy to raise six seven children. And a lot of coffee.
Lisa, this is great! I am so proud of you and yes it does take a strong person to have six children!! You go girl. I have one and I think I am running nutts. Love ya girl! Jaime
Lisa, this is great! I am so proud of you and yes it does take a strong person to have six children!! You go girl. I have one and I think I am running nutts. Love ya girl! Jaime
Greetings!I hope this email finds you well.I am writing on behalf of Star Bright Books, an independent children’s book publisher that creates high-quality books in seventeen languages.I was referred to you by Katie Pedersen of Seattle-based Metrosupial Designs. Katie suggested that I contact you because we will be releasing a new board book, “Carry Me”, and she thought that the local babywearing groups would enjoy this title. It is a lovely photographic book about the ways babies are carried around the world, and one of Katie’s photographs is featured in the book.The book has already received a lot of praise at trade and literacy shows, and will be featured at Book Expo America in late spring. Might you be interested in writing a blog entry about the book, or including it in an article about the growing popularity of babywearing? If you’d like, I can send you our press release for the book, a sample print-out for review, and web-ready images. I would also consider a give-away option for your readers depending on interest and availability.Thank you very much, and I look forward to hearing from you.Fondly,Rena D. Grossman, Editor
Hi Lisa,
I stumbled across your blog from a comment you left on dooce.com and I’m so glad I did…I’m loving it! I’m a military spouse, too, although mom to just one. Not quite sure how you do it but definately looking forward to reading more about how you do!
Just dropped in to say hello from the Blog Link A Thon. I bow down to you six kids and a blog, wow.
Lucy
postpartumillness.com
Hi Lisa,
This is a great blog! I, too, was an Army guy and stationed at Fort Bragg in 1998. I know military life can be both demanding and rewarding at the same time. Keep up the good work!
Roy
p.s. I gladly accepted your blog into my top directory. http://www.topbloglists.com
Lisa,
Six kids!! Wowazaloo!!
And a blog on top of that, AWESOME!
Thanks for stopping by CHEERUPNATION. Your reasons to subscribe fit the spirit of my site competely. Joining in the fun!!
Brian Papa
Hi…. just hopping over to congratulate you on your Say it Forward award from 5 Minute for Mom. I also want to thank your husband, you and your whole family for your service to our country. It takes a special person to be an Army wife, and one with 6 kids is not only special, she is exceptional. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us. God bless you and your family and God bless America!!
Hi, Lisa – I'm visiting for the first time from Another Piece of the Puzzle. I am bookmarking your blog for regular reading. I feel like we have a lot in common even though I have only two children and I'm older.
I am wife to a former-military guy and our two were born while he was active duty. Our oldest is about to move into the 20's and the teen parenting experience is fresh and daily for me. I've spent some time in the south and the northeast and the northwest. And I love blogging. See ya around cyberspace! Barbara
Lisa,
I never looked at your pix before! You have a b-e-a-utiful family! your b4 and after pictures are amazing.. go girl! <3
Referred to you by Lisa at All That & a Box of Rocks!! Awesome blog! New follower 🙂
I'd love for you to come visit/follow me at my new blog!
http://www.shelleysswag.blogspot.com
I saw you featured on Sweet & Sassy Girls. Thank you and your family for your service to our country. I am amazed that you can raise six children at all, let alone a lot of the time on your own. I know the Army can be very demanding on families, and I give you lots of credit for your positive attitude I've seen others who do it, but not with the smile that seems to be on your face all the time. I hope that you are all together for good sometime soon. I am very proud of your husband and extend my deepest gratitude to him and to you and all of your children, especially at this time of year.
God bless you all, and God bless America. Lorie
We appreciate what you and your husband do for our country.
Thank you so much and best wishes!
omg @ your before and after pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you look awesome!!!!
my hubs is going to have to get out because of his weight, can u pls tell me how you did it??
you rock!
Hey! I need to know.. were you the girl (oops, lady!!) at Bloggy Boot Camp who said she was a Twitter “whore”? If not, I'm MORTIFIED and SOOO embarrassed! If so, I'm pumped I found you!!
Cheers, Kat
Hey! I need to know.. were you the girl (oops, lady!!) at Bloggy Boot Camp who said she was a Twitter “whore”? If not, I'm MORTIFIED and SOOO embarrassed! If so, I'm pumped I found you!!
Cheers, Kat
Love the new header! And where did you find that awesome “apeture” application that pops up on the same screen? Very cool!
I just found your blog from a comment you left. I love your story, thanks for the service to our country, and all the sacrifices involved in that. I can relate to the big family experience, I have twelve kids, the youngest is thirteen. It is a crazy existence, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. More fun than a barrel of monkeys (don't quite know what one would do with a barrel of monkeys). Thanks again. Grace
You sound like my younger twin if I had one.!! I , too, had six children – three boys and then three girls/. Married the man of my dreams and still the man of my dreams after almost 40 years. My military connection though, is my dad who was a military officer in the Navy. I can't imagine NOT having a big family and with the upcoming holidays we all look forward to being all together at some point even though we are spread out all over the U.S. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
I love your blog and your family!!! :o) You are an amazing mommy & I love reading about all of your wacky adventures and neat ideas and links! What an inspiration!!! Take care and may your family be safe and have a great new year!!!
KMR http://thecozycactus.blogspot.com
I am inspired by your blog. I have 4 children of my own and struggle to find me time while working full time. I love that you made yourself a priority and lost weight. I am just starting my weight loss journey and find strength in your stories.