Roots He Planted: The Cook Homestead

Roots He Planted: The Cook Homestead This is our real life. This is our story.
& we’re so glad you’re here.
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Nestled in Pilot Mountain, NC…You’ll find a little bit of everything here—early mornings, cute animals, muddy boots, laughter, lessons learned, chaos, & no matter what, GOD IS GOOD!!

☀️ Good Morning, friends. ☀️ Happy Wednesday!!Most people see a tiny black Chihuahua curled up on a blanket.I see one of...
06/24/2026

☀️ Good Morning, friends. ☀️ Happy Wednesday!!

Most people see a tiny black Chihuahua curled up on a blanket.

I see one of God’s greatest gifts during one of the hardest chapters of my life.

Bean came into my life after my health changed and after I had to step away from the career I loved. Life looked very different than I ever imagined it would, and there were days when I felt lost trying to figure out what my new normal would be.

Then came Bean.

What started as a tiny little dog quickly became so much more.

She’s my service dog, my shadow, my sidekick, and one of my greatest sources of comfort. She follows me from room to room. She watches over me while I work outside. She rides beside me. She sleeps beside me. She knows when something isn’t right before anyone else does.

There are days when she makes me laugh when I want to cry.

There are days when she is the reason I feel safe enough to leave the house.

There are days when her presence alone brings a sense of peace that words can’t explain.

Days when she reminds me that I’m never truly alone.

She may be small, but the role she plays in my life is enormous.

God knew exactly what I needed when He brought this little dog into my world. Not because she would fix everything, but because she would walk beside me through it.

And that’s exactly what she’s done.

Every single day.

This morning she’s curled up beside me, completely unaware that she’s one of the biggest blessings in my life. ❤️🐾

Some dogs are pets.

Some dogs become family.

And then there are the special ones who become part of your story.

Bean is one of those.

🐾 Do you have a pet that came into your life at exactly the right time? I’d love to hear about them this morning. ❤️☕️🐾

❤️ A little life update…❤️If I’ve been a little slower than usual replying to comments, returning visits, or catching up...
06/23/2026

❤️ A little life update…❤️

If I’ve been a little slower than usual replying to comments, returning visits, or catching up on engagement, I promise I’m not ignoring anyone.

Life has been moving at full speed lately.

Between Lyric’s Theatre Camp during the day, swim practices, swim meets, and theatre rehearsals for her end-of-July performance, our schedule has been packed. Add in feeding animals, cleaning coops, keeping up with the homestead, household chores, and being a one-woman show while Garrett is out on the road working hard for our family, and the days seem to disappear before I know it.

It’s a busy season, but it’s also a beautiful one. ❤️

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

Thank you for every like, comment, share, message, Star, and kind word. Thank you for cheering on our family, our animals, and this little homestead journey. This community has become so much more than a page, and I appreciate every single one of you.

I’ll be catching up as I can, and if I’ve missed your page, post, or comment, please know it wasn’t intentional.

Thank you for your patience, your support, and for being here with us every day. We truly appreciate you all. ❤️🌻🐐🐷🐔☕🌾

Love,
Corrine
Roots He Planted: The COOK Homestead ❤️🌱🏡

⭐️❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR TOP STAR SENDERS ❤️⭐️Today, I want to take a moment to recognize some very special people who have...
06/23/2026

⭐️❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR TOP STAR SENDERS ❤️⭐️

Today, I want to take a moment to recognize some very special people who have gone above and beyond in supporting Roots He Planted: The Cook Homestead.

Sending Stars may seem like a small gesture, but every Star helps support our page, encourages us to keep creating content, and reminds us that what we share here matters to others.

A huge thank you to this week’s Top Star Senders:

⭐ Miller family Farmstead
⭐ Kristy’s Countryside Life
⭐ Chicken Capers
⭐ Clarke Family Farm

Your generosity, encouragement, and support mean more than words can express. ❤️

This little homestead started with a dream, a love for family land, and a desire to share our everyday life. Because of people like you, it has grown into an amazing community filled with friendship, kindness, laughter, prayers, and encouragement.

From our family, our goats, pigs, chickens, dogs, and everyone here at the homestead…

Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for being part of this journey.

We appreciate you more than you know. 🌾❤️🐷🐐🐔

Drop a ❤️ in the comments and help me thank these amazing supporters!

☀️🌻🏆 TOP 10 ENGAGEMENT CHAMPIONS 🏆🌻☀️Week of June 14 – June 20Every week, I look forward to seeing who has been stopping...
06/23/2026

☀️🌻🏆 TOP 10 ENGAGEMENT CHAMPIONS 🏆🌻☀️
Week of June 14 – June 20

Every week, I look forward to seeing who has been stopping by the homestead, cheering on the animals, sharing laughs, leaving comments, and helping make this page feel like so much more than just social media.

What started as a way to share our little life on the farm has grown into an amazing community filled with kindness, encouragement, friendship, prayers, and support.

To this week’s Top 10—thank you for showing up, engaging, and helping make Roots He Planted such a special place. ❤️

🏆 This Week’s Top 10

🥇 Legendary chicken yard moments
🥈 AnnetteGreg Cook
🥉 Serenity Ridge Farm
4️⃣ Miller family Farmstead
5️⃣ Triple T Farm
6️⃣ Clarke Family Farm
7️⃣ Skelton Farms
8️⃣ Serenity Homestead
9️⃣ Rachel Morris
🔟 Maison Hearth

🌻 Honorable Mentions 🌻
🎖️Laiska Acres
🎖️Chicken Capers
🎖️Kristy’s Countryside Life
🎖️Mamber Ranch
🎖️Katrina Atkins
🎖️The Storybook Hen
🎖️Abide & Vine

I also want to give a special shout-out to those who may not have landed in the Top 10 this week but are consistently showing up, supporting, commenting, sharing, and helping make this community what it is. Your support does not go unnoticed, and I appreciate every one of you. ❤️

Whether you’re in the Top 10, an Honorable Mention, or quietly following along from the sidelines, please know that you are part of this homestead family.

This community has celebrated milestones with us, prayed through difficult seasons, laughed at farm chaos, welcomed new babies, and supported us through it all.

For that, I am incredibly grateful.

From our family, our animals, and our little corner of Pilot Mountain…

Thank you for growing with us, believing in us, and making this journey so special. ❤️🌾

👇 Tag someone in the comments who always makes you smile when you see them on the page!

❤️🌻🐷🐐🐔

P.S. If you’re not on this week’s list, don’t worry! Every week is a fresh start, and I appreciate every like, comment, share, and visit to the farm page. ❤️😊🌾

06/23/2026

Some mornings don’t need words.

Just a porch.
A cup of coffee.
The sound of rain falling.
And a little extra time before the farm comes to life.

The gate is open, but everyone is still tucked in and taking their time this morning. Honestly, I can’t blame them. 🌧️☕❤️

Sometimes the best way to start the day is to simply sit still and enjoy it.

Have a wonderful Tuesday, my sweet friends!! 🩵

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Tuesday ☀️Today is a very special day for our family.Forty-seven years ago, my parents said “I d...
06/23/2026

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Tuesday ☀️

Today is a very special day for our family.

Forty-seven years ago, my parents said “I do,” and today they are celebrating 47 years of marriage. ❤️

Today is also my dad’s 68th birthday. 🎂

When I look at these photos, I’m reminded that the greatest things in life aren’t built overnight. They’re built through years of love, sacrifice, patience, faith, and choosing each other over and over again.

Their story is one of commitment, perseverance, and unconditional love.

As their daughter, I am incredibly thankful for the example they have set and for the family they built. So much of who I am today is because of the love, values, and lessons they poured into our lives.

Mom and Dad,

Happy 47th Anniversary.

Dad, Happy 68th Birthday.

Thank you for the love you’ve shared, the memories you’ve given us, and the example you’ve set for your children and grandchildren.

We love you both more than words can say.

❤️ Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday from all of us! ❤️

👉🏼Please help us wish them a Happy 47th Anniversary and a Happy 68th Birthday in the comments! 🎉🎂❤️📍 And tell us where you’re commenting from!

🚨 OFFICIAL GOAT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🐐The results are in…And I can finally share the news.🎉 NO BABIES! 🎉After Finn and Gizmo we...
06/23/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL GOAT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🐐

The results are in…

And I can finally share the news.

🎉 NO BABIES! 🎉

After Finn and Gizmo were surgically castrated last week, our vet recommended ultrasounding Piper and Paisley just to make sure there weren’t any surprises already on the way.

You can only imagine the relief when the vet said,

“No babies.”

Because let’s be honest…

Piper may be 8 months old, but she’s still a baby.

And Paisley?!

Absolutely not.

In my mind she’s still the little goat wearing diapers, sleeping in the house, screaming for snacks, riding around with Bean, and acting like the entire world revolves around her. 😂🐐❤️

The fact that the vet was ultrasounding Paisley for a possible pregnancy had me looking at her like:

“Sir… this child still needs supervision.”

I’m glad the vet checked, though. Better safe than surprised with a barn full of baby goats five months from now. 😅

We do hope to have babies one day, but not anytime soon. We want all 3 of our girls to have plenty of time to mature, grow, and stay healthy before becoming moms of their own.

For now, Piper, Paisley, & Cricket can continue focusing on:

✅ Being spoiled
✅ Eating snacks
✅ Creating chaos
✅ Making poor life decisions
✅ Looking cute enough to avoid consequences

While Finn and Gizmo can focus on:

✅ Recovery
✅ Naps
✅ More naps
✅ Forgetting they ever had testicles

Honestly, today was the best possible outcome.

Healthy girls. ❤️
Healthy boys. ❤️
No surprise babies. ❤️

And a little more peace of mind for this goat mama.

Now tell me…

How many of y’all thought I was about to announce baby goats? 😂🐐👇

🚨 LITTLE HOMESTEAD UPDATE 🚨🐐Last week, Finn and Gizmo officially lost their manhood privileges. 😅Since the boys couldn’t...
06/23/2026

🚨 LITTLE HOMESTEAD UPDATE 🚨🐐

Last week, Finn and Gizmo officially lost their manhood privileges. 😅

Since the boys couldn’t be surgically castrated until they were old enough, our vet recommended bringing Piper and Paisley in for a quick checkup just to make sure there weren’t any surprises on the way.

Even though Piper is only 8 months old and Paisley is only 4½ months old, goats can mature faster than many people realize, and our vet wanted to be safe rather than sorry.

So today, the girls loaded up and headed to the vet for a little investigation. 🩺🐐

The results are officially in…

✔️ Piper was checked.
✔️ Paisley was checked.
✔️ Questions were answered.

But where’s the fun in telling y’all right away? 😏

So before I share the results…

🐐 Are baby goats in our near future? 🐐

Drop your guesses below!

👇 YES or NO? 👇

(Official update coming soon!)

06/22/2026

⛈️ Summer evenings in North Carolina…

The thunder rolls.
The rain falls.
The animals settle in.

And for a little while, the world slows down. ❤️

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Monday ☀️A new week is a lot like this bloom.You may not see the full picture yet.You may not kn...
06/22/2026

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Monday ☀️

A new week is a lot like this bloom.

You may not see the full picture yet.
You may not know exactly how everything will unfold.

But growth is happening.

Little by little…
Day by day…
Petal by petal.

Trust God’s timing.
Keep showing up.
Keep growing.

By the end of the week, you may be amazed at what blooms. 🌸

👉🏼What is one thing you’re looking forward to this week?

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