Iowa! We see you!

There’s an Iowa kind, a special chip on the shoulder attitude… JUST kidding! I was a theater major, it’s basically required to sing! Iowa, in this episode of Raising Cunninghams, we find ourselves in your great graces. You’re flat, but you’re lovely. You strike me as the heart beat of our food production, and yet, I didn’t really have much …

#downonthefarm

Our population here at Shalom Farm has SORED to outrageous heights in only about six short weeks. We’ve hit the big 5-0 if you can believe that! 5 humans 3 dogs 2 cats 16 chickens 9 turkeys 12 guinea fowl 2 hogs and 1 Turdy- although I haven’t seen him in a while… 50- animals, all! Again, at one point, …

Is home really where the heart is?

Let’s unpack this concept a little bit together… My heart is full. I’ve realized a really wonderful dream in my life, and achieved our families joint vision of living on a farm. I have three fantastic kids, who are absolutely thriving here. My husband has never been more emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally content. We are so thrilled to be …

Home Sweet Home

Wow has there been a lot going on down on the farm! I’ve been missing you Readers, but I just haven’t had a hot second to sit down and catch you all up on the goings on here at Shalom Farm! So come on along with me, and I’ll give ya the run down! First of all, the population here …

The Thunder Rolls

The last few days have been hard days. I finally cried. But just for about a minute. I hit a small breaking point, and I’m sure it won’t be the last, but it’s not a comfortable thing- to break. Sometimes, just when you least expect it, life overwhelms. It all started when I decided to unpack boxes. We’re mostly done …

Against the Wind

Hellllllllllloooooo there Readers! If you’ve been following along on our adventures, you know that we’re in Iowa! If you haven’t been following along, I’ll give you fair warning, this might be a strange place to start. But come on along whoever and wherever you are! We’re on the 9th day of our 20 day move from Northern Nevada to Summertwon …

On the road again

We left my in law’s house right around 1pm yesterday to head into the wild blue yonder of our future. I couldn’t bare leaving before I went to small group one more time, so although my husband thought he was doing me a favor by waiting around so that I could attend, I think it ended up being a blessing …