tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52293788262400662662024-03-05T09:53:20.159-07:00Sincerely, RaeDiscovering optimism through fashion, photography and vintage love.Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-54955779737960144442011-12-18T18:12:00.002-07:002011-12-18T18:47:16.829-07:00It's been a while<div style="text-align: center;">Well, I've done it again. I've let my little blog sit... for months. I've missed it though I have to confess, I've spend a lot more time in the past 7 months looking at cloth diapers online than vintage fashion. Oliver isn't a big fan of letting my sit on the computer but I use my phone to browse when he's nursing or sleeping. If only typing on my phone was faster, I would have probably blogged much more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This blog was my creative and, to a lesser extent, emotional outlet. I've missed it, however I'm not sure if I will be keeping it's premise the same. At this point in my life I'm much more of a mommy than a fashion fan and my photography is more the gummy grins of my baby than creative works of art. So, I may be changing it up but we'll see as time goes on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I do still have my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sincerelyrae?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>. I still need to add more inventory to it. Most other things have also stayed the same, except my baby boy is growing and learning to crawl and give mama kisses.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is good. </div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy Birthday to my wonderful Husband Trey. </b></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are my best friend and the smartest, most loving man I know. You've worked so hard to provide for me and our little boy. We couldn't ask for a better Daddy and Hubby. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope this year is your best year of your life yet. I'm glad you've chosen me to spent it with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love you.</div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-52528643277454519252011-05-30T08:00:00.001-07:002011-05-30T08:00:04.736-07:00What's New?<div style="text-align: center;">I've been working on editing pictures and adding items in the Sincerely Rae Etsy shop in the rare moments when Oliver is asleep and I'm not sleeping along with him. I'm pretty excited about the new pieces! I've had some luck in my latest procurement adventures and I'm loving the results.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73649426/teal-green-floral-day-dress-vintage-sm">Teal Green Day Dress</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74235387/short-sleeve-flight-attendant-blouse-ml?ref=v1_other_1">Flight Attendant Blouse </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMYFjDvU5AA310eGjmjnVFshWyfcGYAmcsSwB-Mwcr5m1xGEyxbGPpjGfZUs_b6EItuDzjyYtv2TcH3Ndw8EX3NBDOdKZmynPcQ0221CqABhnBKJp4Bh_whvfMah7uZcaYq430LsuGFo/s1600/IMG_3384+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMYFjDvU5AA310eGjmjnVFshWyfcGYAmcsSwB-Mwcr5m1xGEyxbGPpjGfZUs_b6EItuDzjyYtv2TcH3Ndw8EX3NBDOdKZmynPcQ0221CqABhnBKJp4Bh_whvfMah7uZcaYq430LsuGFo/s400/IMG_3384+copy.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been trying to find the proper name for a collar like this. If you know, please let me know.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-74404043826757220052011-05-27T19:16:00.000-07:002011-05-27T19:16:15.726-07:00Pretties on Pinterest<div style="text-align: center;">I was lurking around Pinterest.com today and found some pretty pictures. That site is amazing for inspiration. Especially when I've been on my couch for the better part of a month. My growing boy is inspiring, the TV, not so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to share this yummy casserole recipe with you. It's a winner with the husband so hopefully you'll like it too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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1 med. pkg. tortilla chips<br />
1/4 c. onion<br />
1/4 c. chopped green pepper<br />
Chili powder to taste (1 tsp.)<br />
Garlic powder to taste (1/2 tsp.)<br />
2 cans cream of chicken soup<br />
1 can cream of mushroom soup<br />
1 can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz.)<br />
1 sm. pkg. Cheddar cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In 9x13" pan place tortilla chips. Place meat over chips. Mix soups, can of tomatoes with green chilies, with chili powder, garlic, onion, and green peppers and pour over meat. Grate Cheddar cheese and sprinkle on top.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Serves 6-8.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-59128007015026762452011-05-18T21:48:00.000-07:002011-05-18T21:48:15.478-07:00Two and Three Weeks Old<div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe my baby boy is three weeks old already! We've been doing really good but most of our time is devoted to sleeping or nursing. That's why I haven't done a blog post in over a week! My brain hasn't been processing anything fashion, photography or vintage related. It's been all Oliver all the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did put up a few new items in the Sincerely Rae Etsy shop, you should all definitely check those out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I missed putting up the baby's two week old pictures, here they are:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Two Weeks Old</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4ip5Ctq_vbEsyUedzYAdKgUlsLyuN7xrpq9tt47DXmFrcWUUmReaUHgay-K1t-_HJvPC1Nv9ID-3DDuw87-RXPeNyI9KJzIi-44UrryMY1kNQjBefsGc1qp9V1Ueg9cCRhpop2hCh4w/s1600/IMG_3608+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4ip5Ctq_vbEsyUedzYAdKgUlsLyuN7xrpq9tt47DXmFrcWUUmReaUHgay-K1t-_HJvPC1Nv9ID-3DDuw87-RXPeNyI9KJzIi-44UrryMY1kNQjBefsGc1qp9V1Ueg9cCRhpop2hCh4w/s400/IMG_3608+copy.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Three Weeks Old</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was racking my brain for a post that wasn't baby related but honestly, that just seems silly right now. My every waking moment revolves around this little guy and I'm perfectly happy with that at the moment. I can't believe he'll be two weeks old tomorrow. It's crazy to think that I could still be pregnant with him right now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so ready to have him the week I started going into labor. I goggled labor inducing tricks and read tons on random forums. Castor oil was not an option though, I only tried the wives' tales about food. Since I figured no real damage could be done by food that I had eaten before in the pregnancy. I tried spicy foods, cumin and pineapple. What I think really did the trick was the Eggplant Parmigiana.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I came across this article: <a href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml">Eggplant Parmigiana Alla Scalini's</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">According to the article 300 pregnant women have eaten this Eggplant at Scalini's and gone into labor within 48 hours. If the women bought the parmigiana and didn't go into labor they get a gift certificate for a free meal. Win-win.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Even if you aren't preggo, this recipe is so delicious. I froze an extra pan of it and I can't wait to break that out once our lovely friends aren't bringing us dinner anymore. </div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br />
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<li>3 medium sized eggplants </li><br />
<li>1 cup flour </li><br />
<li>6 eggs, beaten </li><br />
<li>4 cups fine Italian bread crumbs, seasoned </li><br />
<li><a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink0" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">Olive</span></span></a> oil for sauteing </li><br />
<li>8 cups of marinara sauce (recipe below) </li><br />
<li>1/2 cup grated Romano cheese </li><br />
<li>1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese </li><br />
<li>1 1/2 pounds of mozzarella cheese, shredded </li><br />
<li>2 cups of ricotta cheese </li><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Directions</b></span><br />
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1. After you wash the eggplant, slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices. You may choose to peel the eggplant before you slice it. However, you may want to leave the skin on since it contains a lot of vitamins.<br />
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2. Place the eggplant slices on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with a little <a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink1" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">salt</span></span></a>, then cover with another layer of paper towels and hold it down with something heavy to drain the excess moisture. Let them sit for about an hour.<br />
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3. Working with one slice of eggplant at a time, dust with flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat well with breadcrumbs.<br />
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4. Saute in preheated olive oil on both sides until golden brown.<br />
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5. In <a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink2" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">baking</span></span></a> dish, alternate layers of marinara sauce, eggplant slices, ricotta, parmesan and Romano cheeses, until you fill the baking dish, about 1/8 inch from the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25 minutes in a 375 degree <a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink3" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">oven</span></span></a>. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Scalini's Marinara Sauce</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br />
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<li>2 Tablespoons of chopped garlic </li><br />
<li>3 Tablespoons of olive oil </li><br />
<li>8 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned) </li><br />
<li>1 cup onions, chopped </li><br />
<li>1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley </li><br />
<li>1 teaspoon <a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink4" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">oregano</span></span></a> </li><br />
<li>1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper </li><br />
<li>1/8 cup of fresh chopped sweet basil </li><br />
<li>Pinch of thyme </li><br />
<li>Pinch of rosemary </li><br />
<li>One teaspoon salt </li><br />
<li>One teaspoon black pepper </li><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Directions</b></span><br />
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1. Lightly saute the onions in olive oil in large pot for a few minutes.<br />
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2. Add garlic and saute another minute.<br />
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3. Add tomatoes and bring sauce to a boil, then turn <a class="kLink" href="http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml#" id="KonaLink5" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #3d3d3d !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">heat</span></span></a> low.<br />
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4. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and let simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of John Bogino, Scalini's Italian Restaurant, Smyrna, Ga.<br />
<a href="http://www.scalinis.com/" target="_blank">www.scalinis.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, the day before I gave birth I had those false labor contractions for a few hours in the morning. Then I went to the market, bought all these ingredients and got cooking. I don't know if it was the delicious eggplant that put me into labor that night or the 3 hours cooking in a hot kitchen. Either way, I gave birth and start to finish my labor was 12 hours. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really wouldn't recommend eating a huge meal when you know you might give birth soon. Let's just say it wasn't pretty or delicious the second time...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-81750506593085161012011-05-05T12:48:00.001-07:002011-05-05T12:50:25.298-07:00Whimsically Late<div style="text-align: center;">I had every intention of writing this yesterday, but somehow I never sat down and did it. Poor Oliver got circumcised yesterday, but he was a champ about it and didn't even bleed very much. I also sewed up a Moby style wrap. My friend <a href="http://blog.momslifeblanket.com/">April</a> made me a camo print one and told me how to make this one:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxyReox3BZgL24CmkYzF0ctUZ3X4Uyj0znZKk6KEjb9vttQCC7GCUYJ0e-yc0YTjWQmdfp2alUjy-fBipFeroeLwvtx9N8W3dOGDnpyXWipgyFtG_x7AzDjftqG1l2TN2uKty3SwWsnI/s1600/blue+wrap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxyReox3BZgL24CmkYzF0ctUZ3X4Uyj0znZKk6KEjb9vttQCC7GCUYJ0e-yc0YTjWQmdfp2alUjy-fBipFeroeLwvtx9N8W3dOGDnpyXWipgyFtG_x7AzDjftqG1l2TN2uKty3SwWsnI/s400/blue+wrap.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry about the cell phone picture quality. I'm too tired to break out my real camera. I really love the color! It's a little bit lighter than it looks in the picture. These wraps are five and a half yards long, it took me forever to sew both sides of it. Over 30 feet! I'll write up a DIY from making them at some point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I came across a really cute vintage baby girl dress when I was shopping for more to put up in my vintage store. Which made me search on Etsy for vintage baby boy clothes. They're adorable! I don't know why I didn't look at them before. So, that's this week's theme:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73094703/off-to-grandmas-house-baby-blue-boy">From Age of Bliss</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72277987/vintage-baby-boy-sailor-romper-12-months">From Rachel C Hayes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving all the nautical themed outfits. Trey said I can only dress him up like this until he's old enough that it'll ruin his reputation haha. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still trying to perfect my one handed typing skills while holding a sleeping Ollie, so this will have to be short. Check out the shop and let me know what you would get with $20! Almost everything up is under $20. I've got a few new dresses to photograph and put up but it has to wait until we're all settled in with the baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure how often I'll be posting in the next few weeks but I'll try to put up some baby updates and Whimsical Wednesdays at least. Have a beautiful day my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oliver James...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Born April 26th, 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 lbs. 12 oz. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">...Has captured my heart and I never want him to give it back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe you've seen this book by <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a> before, She has a super awesome blog as well. That's where I got the step-by-step for my baking adventure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure most of you have already heard of/made cake pops before but those of you who haven't; basically you bake a cake, crumble it up, mix in a tub of frosting until its a truffle-like consistency, form quarter sized balls, insert a lollipop stick and dip it in a candy coating. There are a few more steps, but you get the idea. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My advice is to have a good 4 to 5 hours blocked off to make these between refrigeration time, baking, and dipping, it's quite a long process. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lz9Zyre_5yxZp3gdK7BaMV_OXRZCsRsUSqiiqCgOzbo5JEoEPEJM_PqCLfQLz-3gW3Wodldp-VSsIHH7hyyD9RWhBckLEvl1O3CYIIziQllG5yaXd7XFl12aQooaw9m9k1MJpiw15f0/s1600/IMG_3158+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lz9Zyre_5yxZp3gdK7BaMV_OXRZCsRsUSqiiqCgOzbo5JEoEPEJM_PqCLfQLz-3gW3Wodldp-VSsIHH7hyyD9RWhBckLEvl1O3CYIIziQllG5yaXd7XFl12aQooaw9m9k1MJpiw15f0/s400/IMG_3158+copy.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bakerella has an adorable post about <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/spring-chickens/">little yellow chick cake pop</a>s and I wanted to make those but I decided to go with simple for my first time. Not to toot my own horn, but my family loved them at Easter dinner! There's nothing like putting a lot of effort into baking or cooking and seeing that effort pay off in deliciousness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRVD5wI8jJdBSN8cNX04eEknwRRLU-qFbDfa7k21Va-tkRvC5_QGHGvtS6nqggPcgiRdr824sIGPyzt5Jqyq9mNA_rWa8f_luWPopO2t4T8iKFOemwm8F7sSVgVy2h-lZUNq3Czf_DuE/s1600/IMG_3167+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRVD5wI8jJdBSN8cNX04eEknwRRLU-qFbDfa7k21Va-tkRvC5_QGHGvtS6nqggPcgiRdr824sIGPyzt5Jqyq9mNA_rWa8f_luWPopO2t4T8iKFOemwm8F7sSVgVy2h-lZUNq3Czf_DuE/s400/IMG_3167+copy.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for the contractions portion of this post, the reason I'm posting it so late in the day is because I woke up at 5am to contractions! I wasn't 100% sure they were contractions as I'd never had one before. After a bit of googling I confirmed that and they were coming about 15 minutes apart but after 4 hours they faded and stopped. I was so excited thinking he might be here today but it was false labor. The good thing is that they are helping me warm up for the real deal. I'm guessing within the week my baby boy will be here! If I go MIA for a few days you'll know why.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-33399442004385673882011-04-22T21:55:00.000-07:002011-04-22T21:55:38.964-07:00The Reason<div style="text-align: center;">Although I do love chocolate and decorating eggs, Easter is so much more to me than that. I had something else planned to blog about today but when I thought about it I realized that the ultimate sacrifice and foundation of my faith deserved a little more than a few words at the end of my thrift store finds post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Friday is a bit painful for me, thinking about how the sin of all mankind was placed upon my perfect savior. <u>The Passion of the Christ </u>really made the pain he suffered real in my mind, even though I took part in our church's drama of the crucifixion and resurrection every year. I think it's good for us as Christians to remember what happened today, to think about what it was like real and in color not simply a story in the Bible. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjGJAiMpJgE4SanBoKk5Epbl3t1QFjQO9fg4YL60SJRuIgj0pG0s2gZa0FKA02C4SgLpyZeLixy5f53nWXcKJM0vESleCeTRdhZEQGXjP4xycYVZTjOQUR-xcZb2UbXYqCaz3UzlNgpM/s1600/easter+crown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjGJAiMpJgE4SanBoKk5Epbl3t1QFjQO9fg4YL60SJRuIgj0pG0s2gZa0FKA02C4SgLpyZeLixy5f53nWXcKJM0vESleCeTRdhZEQGXjP4xycYVZTjOQUR-xcZb2UbXYqCaz3UzlNgpM/s400/easter+crown.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All that is not the point though. If the crucifixion was all that happened, so many people wouldn't have given their lives and freedom up for the name of Jesus Christ. As much as scholars and archeologists have tried to disprove it, He is risen. The pain and the sorrow of the death of Jesus is redeemed by the fact that He rose again, He conquered death for all of us, for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The change in me and the amazing things I've seen done because of the power of God simply can't be explained away. I know there are so many people who laugh it all off as a joke or a story for the weak minded but I can only speak for myself and for what I know to be true. That is, I would be lost in more ways than one if Christ didn't live in me. The reason I started Sincerely Rae is to be an example to young girls and women, to teach them that you don't have to be half naked to be fashionable. That you don't need to sacrifice morals to reach your dreams. Last year before I started this blog I wrote a mission statement for Sincerely Rae and posted it on my personal Facebook:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Believing that every woman should train to serve her creator. We, at Sincerely Rae, promise to give hints, tips, help, and clothes to provide every girl a hope to achieve Her dreams (because DREAM IT! ladies) living through prayer and supplication to her creator.</i><i><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /></i><i style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </i><i><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /></i><i style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> That we should Live soberly, righteously, and Godly in this present age.</i><i><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /></i><i style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </i><i><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /></i><i style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> So that which was supposed to be my own outlet will be a blessing to others.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
So that's that. I know it's not popular to stand for something divisive and it can be offensive. But I decided a long time ago that I couldn't have parts of my life that were separate from my faith. This is my identity, my business can't be exclusive from that. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week, I decided to do a prego survey that I saw over at <a href="http://jashaellie.blogspot.com/">The Not So Pharaoh Farrows</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How Far Along:</b> 38 weeks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Weight Gained:</b> 35 pounds... UGH.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleep</b>: Has been alright this week expect for shooting hip pain every time I roll over and frequent trips to the bathroom</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Moment of the Week:</b> Hearing my baby's heartbeat and knowing I'm a week closer to seeing him. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Food Cravings:</b> Everything!! Especially cake, which I'm not supposed to be eating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Food Aversions:</b> None haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Symptoms:</b> Exhaustion, hip pain, Sciatic nerve pain, swollen feet and calves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hubby's Symptoms:</b>I think he might be even more exhausted than I am! and sympathy cravings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Movement:</b> lots, he's tapping around all the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Gender: </b>Boy, daddy is so proud.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What I miss:</b> Sushi, coffee, regular size shoes, and fitting into clothes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What I'm looking forward to:</b> Holding my son.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Wisdom:</b> Stay patient and don't dwell on how long the days are taking to pass.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones:</b> 12 days until the big D day!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I need more songs for my labor playlist on my iPod, Suggestions? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-54620245375625273772011-04-19T18:41:00.000-07:002011-04-19T18:41:19.830-07:00Collection Swap Part 2<div style="text-align: center;">A little while ago I <a href="http://sincerelyraevintage.blogspot.com/2011/04/weekend-wrap-up.html">blogged</a> about the collection swap I participated in thrown by Oh Hello Friend. I posted all the awesome things that I received in the swap but I didn't want to post what I sent because I didn't want my swap partner to see them before she opened them in the mail.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the list of things she sent me to keep an eye out for:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">"owls/birds - anything really: fabric, art, figurines, jewelery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">fossils/minerals/rocks - my dad was a rock collector. I love quartz. Also, semi-related, petrified wood & drift wood. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">old maps - I love cartography in general, also included in this is old travel brochures. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">vintage postcards - see above for this too. any really but mostly pre-1960. really love when they have notes on the back.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">speciman charts - as you can probably tell, I love nature related things. This goes along with that. Doesn't have to be vintage. Love the modern graphic take on the charts. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> Here are some other things not on included on the above:<br />
milk glass<br />
vintage gardening/farming paraphernalia"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">I had a few things already that I thought would work. I couple of the owl playing cards, a gemstone necklace that I made last year and a really beautiful polished stone that had a plant (i think) growing in it at some point.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_haYrrxfG1xsdxmCFjWLvplVxiYhGDDbvHDrEwoIhCu0Li-g_myBzWGg7ViZ6ynFvtFOZWueTiwwXwxnU5pFPks9MAWQnehUzVzZYyk_godee_EvsdbBCNYlEezZrHJnqALQFaMpqBVo/s1600/IMG_2701+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_haYrrxfG1xsdxmCFjWLvplVxiYhGDDbvHDrEwoIhCu0Li-g_myBzWGg7ViZ6ynFvtFOZWueTiwwXwxnU5pFPks9MAWQnehUzVzZYyk_godee_EvsdbBCNYlEezZrHJnqALQFaMpqBVo/s400/IMG_2701+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the other things, I got to shop around in my favorite antique mall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBwieg4EJ_NxCXS3Mrog_pOZJJjDSDOSjH7FJVgqJquyeqTzc-X3c8vsb5KB7WwBsqvIRl3-tPgLK7LD30u0nagGLccMyOKTSus0aDZMKdFTqjj6SPY47yH7jr65zksNeRCZEwcwEHPA/s1600/IMG_2695+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBwieg4EJ_NxCXS3Mrog_pOZJJjDSDOSjH7FJVgqJquyeqTzc-X3c8vsb5KB7WwBsqvIRl3-tPgLK7LD30u0nagGLccMyOKTSus0aDZMKdFTqjj6SPY47yH7jr65zksNeRCZEwcwEHPA/s400/IMG_2695+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A couple postcards pre-1940's and two maps from the 70's I think.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I'm becoming a big fan of blog swaps. Oh and I'm 38 weeks along today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-85510426299063078912011-04-18T16:34:00.000-07:002011-04-18T16:34:00.547-07:00Green Floral Shirtdress Styling<div style="text-align: center;">I had a lot of fun putting the outfit together on Polyvore for the Jess LC challenge. I didn't win but I really like searching through unlimited options and pulling together an outfit I would wear. Today, I decided to create an outfit around one of the vintage dresses in my Etsy shop. The American Shirtdress with the Green floral print.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to keep all the other accessories fairly modern. I find it's a lot easier to wear vintage that way, sometimes when you go all out with one time period it can look like a costume.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what I came up with:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/green_floral_american_shirtdress_outfit/set?.embedder=2358644&.mid=embed&id=30555903">Green Floral American Shirtdress Outfit</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=2358644&.mid=embed&id=2358644">Raebender</a> featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68322804/vintage-american-shirt-dress-green">Vintage American Shirt Dress Green Floral</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2358644&.mid=embed-textlist&id=31991940" rel="nofollow">Dorothy Perkins tan flat</a>, 25 GBP<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2358644&.mid=embed-textlist&id=30204275" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Behr feather hair accessory</a>, $225<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2358644&.mid=embed-textlist&id=28905528" rel="nofollow">Ray Ban wayfarer sunglass</a>, $139<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68322804/vintage-american-shirt-dress-green">Vintage American Shirt Dress $19.99</a><br />
<a href="http://jototes.com/handbags/rose-bronze" rel="nofollow">JoTotes Camera bag</a><br />
<a href="http://armitage%20three%20strand%20bracelet%20with%20links/">Armitage Three Strand Bracelet with Links by Jess LC</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/47374020" rel="nofollow">M O O R E A S E A L Ring</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be so time consuming putting an outfit together out of pieces you don't own. You have the whole internet at your fingertips so you can take an outfit in a million different directions. I tried to keep it to items I would actually buy and wear. There are tons of styles that I love in theory, but would just never pull off! haha I really love the Jo Totes camera bag, I've been wanting a cute bag that will protect my camera from being knocked around. I have a little camera backpack that fits all my lenses and camera body but it is definitely not cute.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know what you think of the outfit! What would you wear differently? How do you like to style vintage dresses?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-77359589000051821972011-04-15T14:34:00.000-07:002011-04-15T14:34:03.807-07:00Wrap it up and Put a Bow on it!<div style="text-align: center;">This week has been a long one and I'm pretty glad it's Friday. Not that it was bad necessarily, just long. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wrap-up of the week:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, <a href="http://www.moorea-seal.com/2011/04/on-beauty-and-bullying-paint-your-love.html">This is the best post you'll read all day</a>. I admire Moorea so much for laying in all out there. Take her words to heart people! Remember this the next time you're about to make fun of someone. "Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." (Proverbs 12:18)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">How beautiful is this phone I saw at the antique mall? Totally made me wish I had a land line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnDBoz2ubPlv0Q79RqLx-JrgYeygN6mKDIthYfg0HLbuMrg34saX104e_0OsIU4DeoHn1AUIF_P2eS5Ck7XEk9yf0RWSFE1TiZLse0qIEYbhfrR4T3XZIRearS1JueBgz45887E_kXE0/s1600/DSC02811+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnDBoz2ubPlv0Q79RqLx-JrgYeygN6mKDIthYfg0HLbuMrg34saX104e_0OsIU4DeoHn1AUIF_P2eS5Ck7XEk9yf0RWSFE1TiZLse0qIEYbhfrR4T3XZIRearS1JueBgz45887E_kXE0/s400/DSC02811+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sewed up a crib bumper for the baby, loosely using <a href="http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/crib-bumpers.html">this tutorial.</a> It's a tan gingham print that matches the back side of his comforter. I made a bunting banner out of a few different prints with his name on it, but I can't share that because I really want his name to be a surprise! Also, apparently bunting is out of style?? I still love it... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuLtZtRkwfi1RBtGlmoHdN9wTsJsQrs3ELc0o1hlrTa3AoAf_xpw0TQaSTvwIe4D_6_SYAo_Yt0qQIdLcBtyMvMMbjVSjJt0ZCT3oGdOOc_mQF51JCcCZea7lufrlYqdMkuiyWns0SVY/s1600/IMG_2927+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuLtZtRkwfi1RBtGlmoHdN9wTsJsQrs3ELc0o1hlrTa3AoAf_xpw0TQaSTvwIe4D_6_SYAo_Yt0qQIdLcBtyMvMMbjVSjJt0ZCT3oGdOOc_mQF51JCcCZea7lufrlYqdMkuiyWns0SVY/s400/IMG_2927+copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I may have started a new gambling habit</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Clark Kat doesn't like his picture taken but I can never resist taking them anyway. He's so slinky and cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGi9WxzSx3lpBL7bPpS6UUzbzYzW7BDT7htU1NfYDwx3ifS_DaVR3fBxJ7S1RiLZ4t1hb0xPwVU8TIlCLuRhIxkn-ZnhQch68Nvpv1B6nI16UfrsDwkDZNwhrgyx_PnL0-ejFY58ORqM/s1600/IMG_3027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGi9WxzSx3lpBL7bPpS6UUzbzYzW7BDT7htU1NfYDwx3ifS_DaVR3fBxJ7S1RiLZ4t1hb0xPwVU8TIlCLuRhIxkn-ZnhQch68Nvpv1B6nI16UfrsDwkDZNwhrgyx_PnL0-ejFY58ORqM/s400/IMG_3027+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all I've got, see you Monday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-42002335310560504002011-04-14T10:59:00.001-07:002011-04-14T18:11:37.653-07:0037 Weeks<div style="text-align: center;">It's finally time! My baby boy is full term! Sure, he could arrive anytime from now to five weeks from now but it still feels pretty monumental to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/rlg/livesignature.png" /></div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-56485157058010153882011-04-13T12:00:00.001-07:002011-04-13T12:08:56.308-07:00Whimsical Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much to everyone who commented or face-booked me about my post on Monday. It's so encouraging to hear from Moms who have been there and friends who truly care. I am incredibly blessed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, since becoming pregnant I've had ridiculous cravings for cake and other baked goods. One of my friends said she's been craving lots of fruits and vegetables during her pregnancy, oh to be that lucky! haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week's Whimsical Wednesday is dedicated to my love of baking</div><div style="text-align: center;">... and eating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Oh, and don't forget to vote for my spring look! Pretty Please!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see <a href="http://sincerelyraevintage.blogspot.com/2011/03/design-your-look-challange.html">my original post about it</a> and on the voting page it's the 2nd look from the bottom. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Vote:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makeundermylife.com/vote-for-your-favorite-design-your-look/">http://makeundermylife.com/vote-for-your-favorite-design-your-look/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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P.S. Wowza! my blog looks funny because of Photobucket working. Hopefully it'll be back to normal shortly</div>Sincerely Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210383583608963767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229378826240066266.post-86129052259841913252011-04-11T11:08:00.000-07:002011-04-11T11:08:07.597-07:00We Plan & God Laughs<div style="text-align: center;">This post really has nothing to do with fashion, photography or vintage love so if you only read my blog for that, you might be in for a long ramble of personal feelings. Just a warning, you can turn back now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Something has been on my mind for a while. I try not to get too personal on my blog since it is part of my business and I'm trying to strike a balance between not sharing enough and over sharing. However, sometimes I let thoughts swirl around my head for too long and I need to get them written down. A journal is nice but it doesn't feel as cathartic and there is no chance of a response from someone so it might as well just be me still thinking. I am so scared of being a mother. The actual labor and delivery don't scare me anymore. I have faith that God will protect me and my son and that if anything happens I have very skilled doctors. I'm scared of actually raising a child. At times it hits me that at 19 years old I'm a wife and my baby is three weeks away. I've had a lot of life experiences, some really hard times and great recoveries. I do consider myself to be more mature that the average 19 year old but there were so many things I expected to do before bringing a baby into my life. I know that sounds so selfish and I'm really ashamed of myself for thinking it, but I do think about it. My Husband and I had so many adventures and trips planned. The ironic thing is they were mostly places we wanted to go on mission trips to, so it wouldn't have been all fun and games. We wanted to work with people and get our hands dirty. Although we still have strong pulls in our hearts for missions that's something that has to get put on hold with a baby, at least the missions in foreign countries. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It isn't just the feeling of lost plans that scares me either, it's that I don't have any experience with babies. Sure I babysat a few of them but that was part time. I didn't have any younger siblings to take care of. I want so badly to do everything right and give him the best opportunity to turn out successful. These aren't things you can learn from books. Young kids reflect so much of what their parents teach them and how the parents raise them. I wonder if I'll look down one day and see the parts of myself that I hate so much reflected back from my son. I have all these questions in my head like, How do I protect him from all the bad things in the world without sheltering him and making him unable to function normally enough to see the good things?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't mean to sound so whiny, I don't regret for a single second getting pregnant. I know that God had plans for my family and I and that this is the path we're supposed to be on right now. If I didn't have my faith in God I wouldn't have lasted long enough to get to this point in my life. However, I think I really would be crazy if I didn't think about all of these things. I know that I'll just take things as they come, on step at a time. My world is about to change completely and it'll never be the same. While it's exciting, it's also terrifying. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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