Vintage Pastiche'

HELLO HONESDALE!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:28:00 +0000

Just popping in to share with you "Hello Honesdale"; a video guide to living in the Honesdale area and some of the fabulous people and places that are here has just released the first show of their second season. Every show they have a featured artist and I am really excited to say that this month I, MOI am the featured artist. Pretty cool.

Now I need to work on getting here on a regular basis.....

Enjoy

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:18:00 +0000

I posted this on my Beekeeper's Association's blog but I thought I would share it here as well because the hives in these pictures are my dream! The gorgeous shade of aqua is called "eau de nil" or "Water of the Nile". I absolutely love it. Now visiting Fortnum and Mason is on my bucket list.

I came across an article on the hives located on the roof of Fortnum and Mason, a famous grocery store in Picadilly. It wasn't so much the article that mesmerized me, but the beautiful pictures of the very unique hives. They are absolutely dreamy. ENJOY!

12 OF 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:33:00 +0000

Certainly has been quite awhile since i have been here. I have been doing Chad Darnell's 12 of 12 but I have become so busy that I have been neglecting sharing them. This month I decided I would jump back in and post. I think this is my third year of doing the 12 of 12 and I always look forward to it.

We just had a snowstorm, which left us with a good dumping of 8-10 inches. It was such a beautiful day we decided to take Ethan out to play in it.

Ethan doing his Yetti walk.
The back of our house from out near the bee garden.

Little Ethan footprints.

Hubbs was shoveling off the deck and I thought it would be cool to lay on the ground and get a picture of the snow flying through the air. Almost looks like a cloud.

Another action shot. Look how BLUE that sky is, so pretty!

Side garden

Fairy face on the arbor

One of my birdhouses in the apple tree.

This house is having some renovations done.

The birds love these berries.

LOOK! It's Marie Antoinette frog!

After we came in I baked some Tosca Reno "Clean Eating" oatmeal raisin cookies for a function this weekend.

It's always so fun to do 12 of 12. Thanks for stopping by and checking mine out.

*muah*

Michelle

12 of 12 August 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:27:00 +0000

Another month has flown by! Can't believe the summer is almost over! We had so much rain, maybe we will get a Indian summer this year?

This month's 12 of 12 (created by Chad Darnell) is all about the Fair. We took Ethan to the Wayne County Fair to see all the animals. It was fun to see his reaction to everything.

All the food vendors, so much junk food, my stomach hurt thinking of it.

I love bumper cars

What's a fair without a Ferris Wheel?

Ethan loved all the animals

this young man was great, he told us all about goats and let Ethan get in the pen so he could pet one.

The 4H kids showing their sheep

Beautiful, gentle draft horse.

how cute is this chick?

This turkey was beautiful.

A "lose your lunch" ride

The counting pony, she got every math problem right!!

Thanks for stopping in for my 12's this month.

*muah*

12 of 12 July 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Oh it was a glorious day for this month's 12's. Don't know what 12 of 12 is? Then visit Chad Darnell's blog and get the 411. While you're there check out some of the 12's from people all over the world.

To celebrate the fact that it was NOT raining today, I had to get Ethan outside for some vitamin D. I decided that we would talk a hike around Shuman's Point which is located on Lake Wallenpaupack.

First, Ethan asked for a bath. I had to oblige

All of Ethan's favorite bath toys

Black Eyed Susan in my wildflower garden

Hiking at Shuman's Point on Lake Wallenpaupack

Stone walls that go right into the lake, because Wallenpaupack is man made and there used to be a town down there.

Here's a view on the old wall and you can see, it goes right into the lake.

We took a break on one of the outlet beaches and ate some blueberries

Praise be to the good weather gods!

My date for lunch, he's so cute I guess I'll excuse the fact he eats with his hands.

After the hike I was invited to take a tour of one of the Arts Alliance member's garden. These pictures don't even do these gardens justice. They were breathtakingly beautiful.

Everything was terraced.

The coolest mailbox I've ever seen!

Thanks again for stopping by and checking out my 12's

Michelle

Adventures in Vermont

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:06:00 +0000

I was finally able to get back to my home state of Vermont to visit family and friends this past week. My family has not seen the baby since this time last year, and some of my family had not even met him yet.

I had lots on my agenda, so many people I wanted to visit and places I wanted to go with only a week to do it in.

First stop was the Rutland County Farmer's Market to pick up some fresh food and fixin's for my stay. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this market has grown substantially since I lived there. There were so many wonderful vendors, it was hard to not spend all my cash. I discovered that you can use your credit or debit card to purchase $5 tokens that were good at any of the food vendors, brilliant idea!

My first purchase was some marinara sauce and sesame salad dressing from Bob and Irene Gordon and their Gordon's Pond Products. Irene makes these products from their home, the ingredient label even includes LOVE. Ethan especially loved the salad dressing and enjoyed dipping his veggies into it.

As I was walking around a sign caught my eye and I knew I had to stop at this booth! FILTHY FARM GIRL made me stop dead in my tracks! I had to stop in. A very warm young man named Richard was manning the booth and was very helpful in answering the questions I had about Filthy Farm Girl and how it came to be. The company is 100% Eco friendly, packaging is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper by Greenline Paper. They even carry soap for your pooch: Filthy Farm Dog "Muddy Puppy".

If you are ever in Central Vermont on a Saturday make sure you check out the Rutland County Farmers Market, a gem in the heart of the city.

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

I am loving this guy's videos, he is so funny!

SECRET GARDEN TOUR 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Some pictures of today's lovely "Secret Garden Tour" This is the third year and it is sponsored by the Wayne County Historical Society.

12 of 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:18:00 +0000

That time again, at least I'm getting in here to post my 12's. Thanks to everyone for the helpful hints on making the photo uploading process less of a headache.

In case you're new to 12's it is the brainchild of Chad Darnell (click on his name and it will take you to his blog) It's a photo diary of a day in your life. 12 photos on the 12Th of each month. Check out his blog and you can see 12's from around the World.

Again, mine are a bit heavy on the gardening, but tis the season! :)

6:00 am: Me and Ethan's new SIGG water bottles.

6:10 Daddy leaving for work, Ethan looks sleepy

10:08: I started my workout at 5:00 but Ethan woke up just as I was starting so it was postponed.

12:30: A peek mid-day in the garden, it was a bit bright so I decided to go back later

5:30: Dinner time! Made a clean eating taco salad. Ethan is eating the ground turkey with tomato sauce and garlic, he loved it!

6:10: Winston chillaxin in his crate. He's got kidney stones again so he isn't feeling well. :(

7:10: Garden shots; Salvia with Iris in the background.

7:13: Stock is in bloom! I love the way these smell. The plates I collect and instead of them sitting around taking up room I've been lining the walkway with them.

7:17: My birdbath, the frog was a gift from my co-workers when I left.

7:20: First Lupine blooming, I love these flowers! I can't wait until this area is covered with them. Next year should be good.

7:25: the front walkway to porch. Everything is so huge now I'm probably going to have to move this in the next year or two.

Well there you go! Another month of 12's. thanks for stopping in to take a peek.

*Muah*

Michelle

12 of 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Sadly I have not been posting my 12 of 12's here the last few months. I have done them, I just find it difficult to download the pictures and get them in blog format quickly.

If this is your first time visiting my blog and are wondering what "12 of 12" is, check out the creator Chad Darnell's blog read the rules and check out some of the other blogger from around the World doing it.

This month, since it's the beginning of gardening season, my 12's have a garden theme.

I was accepted into the Penn State Master Gardener's program, today was my first day so here's my cooler of Clean Eating food for the day:

On my way out the door I realized my porch is still in disarray because I had to sweep and wash it to get it ready for the summer. I'll have to put everything away tomorrow.

At class I receive my manual for the course, it's really thick!

Coming home I had to get a picture of the apple tree blossoms

It's early in the season but things are coming along nicely, I only have 3 tulips left thanks to the moles.

Heading around the corner to the meandering, shady, path .

The view when you turn the corner

Garden "junk" (my treasures)

View on the way back, things are coming along nice.

Lemon balm....smells SO good!

Addition this year, I've got put something in it.

Daddy took care of Ethan all day, or what I call "bad habit day" I came home to this; pajamas still on (backwards I might add), dirty and messy. Oh well, they had fun!

Thanks for checking out my 12's this month!

*MUAH*

Michelle

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:03:00 +0000

Two entries in two days! I'm on a roll! :)

This is a recent piece I did, it's gone to someone already. I am longing to get into my garden, can you tell?

For Valentine's Day my husband has taken the baby out to our friend's house so I can have uninterrupted time to get things done! I am currently putting a Venetian plaster on my living room walls. I've done one little wall at a time, whenever I get a free minute. Now I can probably get it finished. Then I think I will work on some more pieces. I have a local boutique that may be interested in carrying my things.

Enjoy your Valentine's Day, your gift doesn't have to be extravagant. The gift I received, of some time to myself, cost 0 dollars but it's priceless!

12 of 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:10:00 +0000

WOW! Months are FLYING by! I can't believe it's time for Chad Darnell's 12 of 12 again! I seem to take a lot of food pictures lately, not much else besides that and the baby that I can take pictures of. LOL!

7:00 breakfast of clean eating protein pancakes and hard boiled egg whites

After E had his breakfast he needed a bath, badly! This is the "I'm gonna get into stuff" look.

Letting my quinoa soak before cooking it for lunch, it takes the bitterness away.

My child always has a face full of food. Look at that face!

My new workout program my friend sent me, this is my fourth week. It's Chalene Johnson, the creator of Turbo Jam and Kick's new workout. Heavy lifting! Hey a new concept for some women who think that picking up any more than 5lbs will make you "bulky".

I finished a couple of pieces, they are available so contact me if you are interested. They will probably go up on ETSY. Here's "Little Boy", front:

and back

"Decorating Fairy" front

and back

Making sure I get my water intake in for the day, this glass goes all over the house with me. Tastes great with some lemon.

My vision board, I need to add some more things.

Master E received his first Valentine's Day card from my mum in Vermont.

Today is Friday the 13Th, some people don't even leave their house because they are superstitious. Well, in the words of Michael Scott of The Office; "I'm only a little stitious". The number 13 has always been a lucky number for me so I celebrate. Not to mention it's my good friend Shelley's birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLEY!

EAT CLEAN

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:14:00 +0000

I have recently returned to my roots of clean eating, like when I was a competitive bodybuilder and fitness model. I've let too many years pass me being less than careful about what I put into my body, which as you can guess has led to extra pounds. I was turned on to a great "diet" and I use that term loosely, by a fellow fitness buff and friend. It's the "Eat-Clean Diet" by fitness personality Tosca Reno. I don't like the term "diet" because that generally conjures visions of restriction, fads and failure. This is more of a lifestyle change, the way our bodies are meant to function and the proper nutrition. My parchment baked chicken is from Tosca's cookbook and as suggested by Jo (thanks Jo) I am going to post the recipe. I will also put a link over on the left to her book if you are interested.

Here's the recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
4 12"x18" parchment sheets
2 cups arugula, torn
4 (4oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup plum tomatoes, chopped
3/4 tsp sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 tsp olive oil, best quality
4 tsp Kalamata olives, sliced and pitted (optional)
cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 450 F. unfold parchment and coat lightly with cooking spray, leaving a two inch border. Place 1/2 cup arugula on one side of the parchment so it touches the fold but not the ungreased border. Place the chicken breast over arugula; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sage and 1/2 tsp rosemary. Top with 1/4 cup chopped plum tomato. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the salt and black pepper, and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil. Top with 1 tsp sliced olives if desired. Fold paper; seal edges with narrow folds. repeat with the remaining parchment paper, chicken and other ingredients. Place the packets on baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. To serve, open packets and transfer arugula and chicken breast to plates. Pour juices over top. You can also serve right out of packets; carefully transfer to plates and pierce each to allow steam to escape.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

185 calories; 27g protein; 7g fat; 2g carbohydrates.

I served mine with wild rice and colorful string beans. All that nutritious food, whole grains, nothing processed, for about 350 calories. You can't beat that.

BABY SHOWER

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:43:00 +0000

I'm going to a baby shower today, my friend has had the quickest pregnancy ever! Seems like yesterday that she announced she was pregnant and here she is due next month! WOW! I don't think it went by as quick for her. LOL! It will be a fun time for Ethan because he will get to be around some more babies.

I made a piece for her to hang, not sure if she's having a boy or girl so I tried to keep it neutral.

12 OF 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:29:00 +0000

A new year a new set of 12 of 12's! If you don't know yet, 12 of 12 is the brainchild of Chad Darnell. It's a peek into a day in your life. You should stop by Chad's blog and check out some of the contributors.

I have gotten back to my roots of eating clean, here's proof: my breakfast of yogurt, raspberries, muesli and flax seed

Ethan was certainly enjoying his

I heard the Blue jays outside screaming like crazy, when I went to the window there was a hawk on the vines. It was chasing a little chick a dee it had cornered. It eventually gave up and flew off but not before I got this picture

Ethan exercising with the stability ball. He screams with delight when it's on top of him like this

It was a beautiful day and we had to head out to run some errands.

One of our stops: our dinky little post office

Ethan helped me address the package

This building has been a reoccurring theme in my 12's, it's been a couple years now and it's still not done. Yes that is a log cabin on the roof.

We had a poop explosion and a bath was a necessity

My healthy dinner: parchment baked chicken with spinach, wild rice and colorful string beans

Ethan's asleep and I miss him! His little EMUS waiting for him a top his new book.

On my home sweet home fitness forum I belong to (Thunder Crush), one of the member's little girl had a birthday so I made a banner.

Thanks so much for stopping in and checkin' out my 12's.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Still plugging away on my pieces, I'm soldering now and finding it difficult to get a long enough period of time to get enough done. I would love some time management tips from any other bloggers out there that also happen to be SAHM's and WAHM's.

Also wanted to share some pictures. Princess Olivia has had a very difficult time accepting the baby, in the beginning she completely ignored us, turning her back to us when we would try to bring the baby to her. She moved on to pooping and peeing anywhere she could. Ever so slowly she has been coming around, I sometimes catch her actually looking at the baby until she realizes I am watching her then she become indignant again. Last night there was a truce. We put Ethan on the floor and stood back; Olivia carefully plodded over and stood over the baby, then she sat next to him. If she looked up at us we quickly turned away as if to say "no big deal". Lots of sniffing incurred and *gasp* dare we say an actual lick!!! YAYYYY!!! Ethan was very gentle and did a great job of petting for the first time.

We are praying that the "Olivia Standoff of '08" is over.

12 OF 12 time......

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:23:00 +0000

Another month of 12 of 12 is here! Hard to believe I've been doing this for a couple of years now, it really is a lot of fun that was created by Chad Darnell if you haven't done so try it you'll like it! :)

First up; the apples on my trees that I have yet to pick, I took a few of the ones in this picture and they were nice and sweet! I've been meaning to make baby food applesauce with them. I better get to it and SOON!

Next; my little vignette on the front porch. Reminds me that I need to change it.

WINSTON is waiting for a treat, the other 2 were still in their crates. Shhhhhh!! he thought he could sneak one.

My current read; almost done and I've only had it a week! Not bad for having a baby too! This is one of the best books I've read in a LONG time! If you are a dog person, it is a MUST read!

My Simon Pearce votive holder, my Dad and his wife got them for me last Christmas.

My Christmas Cactus is getting ready to bloom

Ethan's favorite teddy: Checkers, waiting for him to wake up from his nap

Speaking of.......NOPE he's still sound asleep

It was getting dark so I had to get outside quickly and cover the beehives for the Winter. I use tar paper and wrap them. Notice some of my girls came out to see what all the commotion was.

MARLEY was a good girl, she hung out with me until I finished

I came inside and Daddy was already feeding ETHAN, he definitely needed a bath after. He's wearing another pair of Longies I made for him.

I can't forget my OLIVIA, she's not been real happy with me since the baby came so picture taking has been trying. This is what she thinks of the whole situation.

Thank you all for stopping by for another fun month of 12 OF 12

Longies, longies everywhere!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:31:00 +0000

Being a Green Mum I am always looking for innovative products and I love to support the Mums (and Grandmums) out there that are trying to make a difference.

One of my fellow bloggers Rosie of Rosie's Whimsy has a diaper company: Night Owl Diaper Company she makes the cutest diapers and we are privileged to be testing them out.

I also just purchased a knitting pattern for longies from Green Way Baby Babywear, I will admit my Mum is helping me with those because I am not that skilled with the needles yet.

Now for my own crack at it; because I am not skilled knitter I wondered if I could make my own longies for my son. In case you are wondering "What the heck is a longie?" They are long leggings/sweat pant type garment made from wool, that wicks away wetness. Wool is probably one of the best things you can use for your baby's bum. I was thinking; I wonder if I could make my own from a wool sweater? I took a tour around Google and ETSY and I discovered that many other Mums were making their own longies this way. So Ethan and I hopped into the car and headed for the Salvation Army to look for wool sweaters. I managed to score a few decent ones, 100% wool, and went to work. It was really quite simple, I do have sewing skills and have made some outfits for Ethan so it didn't take long to whip a pair up, I really like the stripes. I have some Kookaburra wash coming any day now to wash the longies up so they are nice and soft.

Here's to Mums and Grandmums everywhere that are making a difference and here's to longies and keeping bums warm and dry!!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:29:00 +0000

My kitchen redo, probably the longest in history, is "getting there". I took a picture a couple of days ago, it was a good day; things were put away and the floor actually got mopped. I have learned most recently to take things in small increments, having the baby has forced me to do that. In focusing on one small area each day, by the end of the week I have accomplished a lot. It may take me another couple of years to completely finish it, but I WILL get it done.

On a personal, political note, I am so proud of my Country today. I have been really emotional all day. We finally came together and our voices were heard. What a historic day.

TRICK OR TREAT

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:59:00 +0000

Hope everyone had a spooky and safe Halloween. This of course being Ethan's first I thought it was only fitting that he go as a bee since I am a beekeeper. We went to the local small town parade, it was wonderful seeing all the adults and kids dressed up. Ethan even met a penguin about the same age.

The first of many fun, spooky Halloween's to come. I can't wait!

Currently......

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:02:00 +0000

I am working on getting together some pieces for a show in December, it's a juried show, my first so I am excited. It's sponsored by our arts alliance; Wayne County Arts Alliance I started this summer working on Holiday things. Trying to find a few spare minutes has been tricky, it's been awhile since I've juggled motherhood with everything else.

I love the Downward Dog series, I just need to find or take some more pictures of downward dogs!

12 OF 12

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:26:00 +0000

It's that time of month again! 12 of 12, the wonderful fun created by Chad Darnell. I've been on a hiatus from posting my 12's here and I thought it was time I get back to the fun.

It was a beautiful Fall day here in NE PA. These are the views from my back deck

I needed to work my bees today, I had to place some styrofoam insulation in the top cover, this will help keep the girls warm over the Winter.

My materials for the smoker, I found that Shumac buds and pine needles work the best

The smoker in action

My girls, well there are some guys (Drones) in there. Can you spot them? They are the big ones, pretty soon the females (workers) will be kicking the males out for the Winter

Last week I put a protein patty on both hives, giving the hive a little bit more nutrition before the cold sets in, Winter is long around here. Looks like they are eating it, this is the weaker hive by the way.

My little pumpkin today, he was looking very Halloweeny.

I got to work in my garden today, it's been quite neglected since the arrival of our pumpkin. This is what it looked like "before"

I found this little guy wandering in my path. What's the wive's tale about the Wooly Bear??

Here's the "After" of the garden, at least you can see the paths now

Thanks so much for stopping in and checking out my 12's!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME and all that other stuff.....

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:15:00 +0000

I can't believe my 40Th Birthday is here! Isn't is amazing own fast a year goes by? If you had asked me exactly a year ago today if I was going to be a new Mom at 40, I probably would have laughed!

So to update everyone, because yes I am wayyyy overdue in the updating department, Ethan is doing great! As a matter-of-fact as of his pediatrician appointment on Monday he is now a whopping 15lbs 5.5ozs! HOLY MOLY! Long way from 3lbs! He will be turning 6 months old on the 7Th, SIX MONTHS OLD! He started on solid foods last week and is loving it, especially sweet potatoes. He has gotten a clean bill of health from all his specialists, he is officially a normal baby, no issues. *Yayyyy!*

I have also started a new direction in my life and career, upon attempting to return to work my employer informed me I no longer had a job with them, all because I had a premature baby and was not able to return as quickly as a full term pregnancy. So much for "take as much time as you need". I'm sure I'm not the first woman that has had to deal with the same issues. I'm not taking it hard though, I think it's the Universe's nudge to me to follow my passion and do what I really want to be doing; my art and my painting.

So watch out! I'm 40, a new mom and on a mission to be able to do the things that make me.....well me!

BIG NEWS!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:36:00 +0000

I made myself find a few minutes to post and let you all know that our new little addition to the family: ETHAN KADE has arrived!!!

Ethan actually arrived on April 7 at 1:36 in the morning. He was born at 28 weeks and weighed 3lbs 0.7ozs. Fortunately he is in the NICU at a wonderful hospital: Moses Taylor. He is progressing nicely and as of today he weighed in at 4lbs 2.5ozs and was 14.5 inches long.

I am sure many of you can imagine the surprise, shock, fear (just to name a few emotions) that comes with delivering prematurely. We are truly blessed that Ethan decided to come when he did because upon his arrival the Doctor showed us that his umbilical cord was tied in a complete knot, which means had Ethan gone full term, things would have not been good and he probably would have been stillborn. He is a strong little guy and is growing by leaps and bounds everyday.

As for me, I can't complain. Physically it was not difficult to deliver a small baby.....emotionally that is a different story. My days are spent trying to get the house in order and traveling back and forth to the hospital, I barely have time to get a shower in. Soon I will be staying at the local Ronald McDonald house to be able to be there to breastfeed several times a day.

Thank you everyone that has stopped in to say hi. I truly appreciate it even though I have not had a bit of time to email or post here. Please know I do read comments and think of my blogging friends often.

Here are some pics of our little miracle......

PORN! PORN! PORN!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche') — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:55:00 +0000

FLOWER PORN that is! It's all I can think about, in between the "beatings" my tummy is getting from the wee one in there! I think he's practicing his left hook on my bladder! :)

I have been pouring over the porn that has been coming int he mail for the past few weeks, dreaming and planning what I am going to do with my garden this year, although I am not actually sure how much will get accomplished before or after the little one gets here. A girl can still dream though, right?

I decided to make some pretty little envelopes to share my seeds with my gardening friends. I used some pretty papers, vintage lace and buttons. Inside is filled with Lupine and Morning Glory seeds, which I have plenty of.

Ahhhhh! I can almost smell that wet, earthy smell that you get early in the Spring just before the crocus start to pop up in the garden and all over the lawn.

What plans do you have for your gardens this year?