Mommy and Ula savor a cuddle on her birthday.

Saoirse meets her baby sister. Her first words are "Oh Mommy! I LOVE her!!" (We'll remind her of that later...)

I could just stare at this one all day, but happily, I get to stare at the real thing instead.

Daddy's girls

Bobby's babes

It's a girl!

Introducing Ula Lockwood Hooper

Folks - Ula was born in 2007, so this is not an up-to-date page...but due to popularity with certain family members, I am not permitted to take it down! Sorry for the confusion. sh

Dear Friends and Family,

Ula Lockwood Hooper was born at home at 12:40 am on Wednesday, March 7th. She is the first birth in West Fulton since 1961. Many of you have requested photos, so here are a few for you to see. We're still a bit frowsy from all the excitement, so please bear with our haggard appearances!

Much love to all of you,
Bob, Shannon, Saoirse and Ula

Selected Works

Essays
Meatloaf
The rejection of meat is normal for teenagers...but what happens when your family's livelihood depends on it?
Cataloguing Christmas
Who's defining what's merry about Christmas?
Homespun Mom Comes Unraveled
A little reality check about the glories of the good life...
The Smell of Mud Season
Featured on Northeast Public Radio
The West Fulton Turkey Supper
Featured on Northeast Public Radio
Emboucher
Featured on Northeast Public Radio
Peaches
Featured on Northeast Public Radio
Non-Fiction
The Farmer and the Grill
A guide to grilling, barbecuing and spit-roasting grassfed meat…and for saving the planet, one bite at a time.
The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook
Finding, selecting, preparing and enjoying the most delicious and healthful meats for your body and the planet.

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