Well, it's spingtime in the States, so it's the perfect time to post some pictures of life at our home....litterally, the living things around our home, that is!
You may remember how when we moved in our backyard had a lot of potential, but at the moment it was a medium sized garbage heap with few plants and trees thrown in. Then, a month later, Jeyson's mom came (armed with TONS of plants from her garden) and helped us shape up our garden. Here it is, looking much better!
We found the above rocks dumped in a heap. We loaded them in our car and put them around the plants. It added a great touch!
This is a really neat plant that I'm not sure exists in the States. I love the bright pink stems and green leaves...doesn't it seem like it was painted backwards?
Our grape tomatoes are in bloom and a great addition to our salads these days
These petite yellow flowers are perking up the yard
This lemon tree has been so much fun! We've made all kinds of treats and it is especially neat because there are no seeds! You can just cut it in chunks and put the whole thing in the blender with water, and it is instant, fresh lemonade!
Our passion fruit plant is a new addition and is just peeking up.
Mint has turned out to be one of the easiest plants to grow....it just won't stop spreading! Now if only I had an ice cream maker for some homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Our papayas are looking riper by the day...we can't wait to eat them, but aren't sure exactly how we'll get those really high ones down 
And our other lemon tree
Of course, no tour of life at the Braun's house would be complete without an update on Sam, our "extreme sport" kitten that arrived in Anapolis stuck in our friend's car engine :) We have really enjoyed this fun addition to our home, but the real reason I wanted to include pictures is to show how much he has changed in the 2 short months he has lived at our house. Take a close look, not just at his size, but at his face.....
Isn't it amazing how much the dark spot on his nose spread? It's now completely covering his face! He's looking cuter (and bigger!) by the day :)
One of his favorite activities is hunting. He loves to hide behind shoes and plants (where we can't see him at all ;), he patiently lies still waiting, and then at just the right moment he springs out at us as if we were totally taken by surprise!
Well, flowers, lemons, and kittens aside, how is life at the Braun's? Although life is not perfect, we are so glad to know God's immense love and grace and to follow Him each day.
- One last note - Our next Cafe Club is this Friday...please pray that many people will come out with open hearts to hear about His love!
You may remember how when we moved in our backyard had a lot of potential, but at the moment it was a medium sized garbage heap with few plants and trees thrown in. Then, a month later, Jeyson's mom came (armed with TONS of plants from her garden) and helped us shape up our garden. Here it is, looking much better!
We found the above rocks dumped in a heap. We loaded them in our car and put them around the plants. It added a great touch!
This is a really neat plant that I'm not sure exists in the States. I love the bright pink stems and green leaves...doesn't it seem like it was painted backwards?
Our grape tomatoes are in bloom and a great addition to our salads these days
These petite yellow flowers are perking up the yard
This lemon tree has been so much fun! We've made all kinds of treats and it is especially neat because there are no seeds! You can just cut it in chunks and put the whole thing in the blender with water, and it is instant, fresh lemonade!
Our passion fruit plant is a new addition and is just peeking up.
Mint has turned out to be one of the easiest plants to grow....it just won't stop spreading! Now if only I had an ice cream maker for some homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Our papayas are looking riper by the day...we can't wait to eat them, but aren't sure exactly how we'll get those really high ones down 
And our other lemon tree
Of course, no tour of life at the Braun's house would be complete without an update on Sam, our "extreme sport" kitten that arrived in Anapolis stuck in our friend's car engine :) We have really enjoyed this fun addition to our home, but the real reason I wanted to include pictures is to show how much he has changed in the 2 short months he has lived at our house. Take a close look, not just at his size, but at his face.....
Isn't it amazing how much the dark spot on his nose spread? It's now completely covering his face! He's looking cuter (and bigger!) by the day :)
One of his favorite activities is hunting. He loves to hide behind shoes and plants (where we can't see him at all ;), he patiently lies still waiting, and then at just the right moment he springs out at us as if we were totally taken by surprise! 
Well, flowers, lemons, and kittens aside, how is life at the Braun's? Although life is not perfect, we are so glad to know God's immense love and grace and to follow Him each day. 
- One last note - Our next Cafe Club is this Friday...please pray that many people will come out with open hearts to hear about His love!
2 comments:
Hi Sam!!! You are adorable....and you are getting big! Tell your owners that their garden looks beautiful! :)
Your garden (and kitty) look great! It's amazing to see all of the different things that grow down there. I can't imagine going out into my backyard and picking a passion fruit or lemons! That's so cool! Take care Stephanie!
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