Sam Thompson, 4, son of Cyrina and Wes Thompson, looks back to his mother after they picked flowers and gathered sticks to make wreaths at their home in Millfield, Ohio, on Oct. 17, 2008. The Thompson's straw bale house was built by Wes Thompson, who owns a straw bale construction company. "We're just trying to become as self-sufficient as possible because I don't feel confident with the way things are going in the world," Wes Thompson said. Cyrina Thompson runs a Waldorf-inspired children's preschool out of the home as well.