Wednesday, March 21, 2012

How does your garden grow?

Spring is here and we are super excited to start our garden.

Matt and I found a neat gardening technique in our local coop magazine called "Keyhole Gardening" and we wanted to try it this year. It was developed for South African climate to help conserve water, use leftover kitchen scraps and is supposed to be a very efficient garden type.

Matt and a few helpers have contributed to building the structure of the garden, made from recycled concrete chunks and mortar.

I have started our seedlings in the house and some of them have grown so much already! I planted spinach, squash, peppers and green beans so far. Look at how they have grown!




Not only have my plants grown, but little man is also growing at a fast pace. At Josiah's last Dr's appointment (2 months old), I found out he was a whopping 12 lbs already. Dr was quite impressed at how alert he is---as are we! He has been so much fun. Here are some recent snapshots of him.

J's first ride in a swing!

Josiah loves his jumper at home. Thank you Aguirre family!


In other news, Matt and I went for a mini vacation to the Texas State Railroad, and Josiah did so well on the trip! He enjoyed looking out the windows and trying to focus on the trees as they whizzed by.



More than anything...I've experienced growth this past year. Matt and I celebrated our one year anniversary over a week ago and already I have seen the Lord do amazing things in me, in Matt and for His Glory. Watching things grow is so rewarding!


Friday, March 2, 2012

El Sol

El Sol De Mexico is one of our favorite restaurants in Bryan. You can't beat the value. $2.75 for a full Breakfast plate that is traditional Mexican food. Scramble eggs and bacon, beans, tortillas and hash browns. If Matt and I weren't trying to lose the added 'baby weight', we'd eat here every Saturday.

Matt and I enjoy finding local mom-and-pop restaurants.