Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?

So Nate and I are farmers (or attempted farmers) again this year. We planted our 2nd annual garden and can't wait to see how it goes. This years selection will consist of zucchini, papaya pear summer squash, cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, purple bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, various herbs and a lettuce medley. We also have growing from last year our 2 variety of grapes and raspberries. Nate took so much time this year to build 6 raised garden beds that all of the veggies are in, as well as running drip systems to each of the beds. We are so excited to see the rewards of the hard work it was to weed, prepare the ground and plant. We are hoping that by building these boxes it will help ease the amount of work for the preparation next year. I also planted 2 rows of special dahlias that I can't wait to see what they will look like. I am finding how much I love our garden and can see this being a new found hobby for Nate and I. Now if I can only keep them all alive. Here's hoping for a prosperous harvest!

Our 1st Grape Cluster
Heart Shaped Grape Vine
Luscious Lemons
Papaya Pear Summer Squash Blossom
Laminated tags for each item in the garden
Green Beans to grow on a trellis

Growing Pains

The amount of growth that has been made this month is amazing!! The pain on the other hand that comes from these growing pains HURTS! The pains (literally) that come from the start of a new cycle are brutal. However, in all this I am in awe at how much my God has shown his love, care and concern for Nate and I along the way. This journey through infertility has been anything but fun, but through it all I am looking to God more than I ever have in my life and it is all so rewarding. I can honestly say this has been the hardest month to go through. By His grace, even with the all too familiar and devastating result, we have been at peace. The Lord brought me to a place that I have never charted before and he was right there with me along the way. So needless to say as another month is beginning and a new cycle is started we are excited to see what God has in store for us.