My food log - day 1

I am starting to watch what I eat again guys! This time around I'm not really counting calories a whole lot, but more focusing on what I eat. I am still a vegetarian, so this time around all I am doing is cutting out breads, pastas, dairy (I'm keep greek yogurt in the mix though), and I am allowing myself to enjoy eggs, though only 1 a day if I eat them. Also, I am only drinking water and one glass (8oz) of Orange Juice a day. I'm taking vitamins and some other things as well.

Anyway, I used to use My Fitness Pal to log my food, but honestly that was not enjoyable, nor something that held my attention. So, instead, I am photo logging my meals and anything I consume a day, so that I have actual accountability. I didn't want to post them to my instagram, so I will just do one daily post sharing my meals.

Another thing, I am not trying to create a cook book or recipes, but I will include a little bit about each meal. If you have any questions on brands of things, shoot me an email! I don't mind answering questions!!

Our first Ferry boat into the french quarter.

On Sunday we took a day off from unpacking and hanging out at the house and decided to catch the ferry (that happens to be only a few blocks from our neighborhood), to explore! I was really excited to be able to take the kids into the city without worrying about parking!

We started at the Algiers ferry stop, waited on a ramp that was for strollers/ bikes/ wheelchairs and cars. I believe the first boat that morning ran at 10:30. It was right on time which meant our wait was only about 5 minutes. Once it got there it was pretty quick loading. We bought an all day pass that was $7 and would include the trolly and buses. We weren't sure exactly how long or where we'd end up so it seemed like the right choice, but we honestly could've just used cash and paid the $2 each way to save a few bucks because we didn't use the other 2 transportation options in the end.

The boat ride itself took around 5 minutes, it was SO fast.

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Dining Room Inspiration + Life Update

Hey everyone! I've been gone for a while from actually blogging anything here and I feel it is time for a change! I haven't been blogging/ pinning/ planning, etc because life has been h-e-c-t-i-c! And when I say hectic, I mean hectic! Life for Dillon and I has always been sort of what we say, "hurry up and wait!" when it comes to the military....

Winter Couples Session at Woodward Park.

This is a special shoot for me because it is my baby sister and her boyfriend! We went to Woodward Park and I had my husband gracefully tossing leaves in the air and it was just so much fun.

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Custom invites I've designed recently.

Maternity / family photoshoot in Shaver Lake, CA.

GUYSSSSSS. Look how beautiful my sister looks!!!! I am obsessed with this photoshoot and so excited to share a few of the photos here with you guys today. 

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Newborn session with the Sanchez family.

GUYS! I just shot my first newborn session, (that wasn't mine or any family's babies!!!) I'm so thankful that my friend Crystal allowed me to come over and take some photos of her BEAUTIFUL daughter. 

Now, for privacy reasons, I am choosing not to share a ton of these photos, just because I don't want to exploit her, but here are a few! 

xoxo, Chelsea.

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Quincenera in Kerman.

This weekend I got to attend and photograph a beautiful Quincenera for Stephanie! 

It was so beautiful and I really enjoyed the entire day.

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