Author: Shannon

I am wife to Stewart, mama of six, homeschooler, messy cook, and avid fermenter. This is where I tell our story... of building a sustainable off-grid homestead... of raising this growing family of ours... of the beauty and the hard and the joy in all of it.
Arrival

Arrival

After what seemed like a long wait, we welcomed Annabelle Grace into our home.  In a speedy delivery she was "caught" by her papa with the assistance of a close friend.  The midwife arrived shortly thereafter.  We are exceedingly grateful to the Lord for a blessed birth and healthy baby girl.  Thank you all for…

I Stinkin’ Hate Due Dates (and everything else wrong with birth in this country)

I Stinkin’ Hate Due Dates (and everything else wrong with birth in this country)

Perhaps a disclaimer is in order: not liable for anything said when hormonally possessed and at 40+ weeks gestation. I doubt I am the first woman nearly two weeks over her "due date" who is pretty much fed up with the hoopla. Nine months ago you excitedly get a positive pregnancy test, have a date…