Weigh in Wednesday (2.3.16)

Another week has come and gone, and I am so busy these days I hardly have time to go to the restroom!! Ha. Anyway, hopefully I am another week closer to meeting my goal. Let's go weigh in.... And here are the results:

Days left until Photoshoot: 28 days

Current Weight: 229 pounds

Last Weight: 229 pounds

Weight loss so far: 4 pounds

Something I did this week that made me proud: I kept up with my workouts, even when I didn't want to. 

What I need to work on next week: Make sure to eat often, 6 small meals a day!

What temptations did I avoid this week: I went to the mall without getting a cookie or a pretzel! Amazing feat really.

What temptations didn't I avoid this week: I had a few too many cookies again :/ Also cake. Damn you cake!

Total Weight loss so far: 4/15 = 26% of my goal

I hope to post every week and keep my motivation going! Thanks to anyone reading, and I hope if you are on the same path as I am we can help each other succeed!

I'm back!

So here I am reviving the Workout Wednesday posts! ( A day late this week)

My short term goal right now is to lose 15 pounds by March 3rd ( I will be taking family photos!)

Days left until Photoshoot: 35 days

Current Weight: 229 pounds

Last Weight: 233 pounds

Weight loss so far: 4 pounds

Something I did this week that made me proud: I was pretty good at making dinner almost every night!

What I need to work on next week: NO late night snacking

What temptations did I avoid this week: I thought about how great it would be to order pizza several times lol.

What temptations didn't I avoid this week: I had a few low calorie cookies late at night when editing photos! :/

Total Weight loss so far: 4/15 = 26% of my goal

I hope to post every week and keep my motivation going! Thanks to anyone reading, and I hope if you are on the same path as I am we can help each other succeed!

101 Things Update

So here we go again, I miss blogging. I miss writing and I am going to try my hardest to get back involved in the blogging world!! About 4 years ago I made this list. 101 things I wanted to accomplish in 1001 days. I didn't accomplish everything, but I did do a lot!! I realized that putting a time line on goals isn't always realistic, but continuing to work towards them no matter what can build character. So here is my updated list, I could probably add a few more to this now! ;)

1. Visit another country

-Went to Italy in April 2014!!2. Finish my Bachelor's Degree
3. Go to another McIntyre Family Reunion
4. Visit New York City
5. Visit California
6. Visit Florida

-Visited Panama City Beach October 20157. Move to a new city

Moved to New Orleans in March 20138. Weigh 125 pounds
9. Read 20 Books (12%)
-Co-Dependent No More
-The 5 Love Languages

-Divergent Series10. Go on another cruise

-Birthday Cruise August 201311. Start a photography business

-VCB Photography is going on 3 years strong! We also just added Victoria Christine Boudoir!12. Buy a Mac

-Got one last month, love it.13. Fall in Love

-Check!14. Run a 5K

-Warrior Dash in 2012

-Color Me Rad in 2012

-Hero Rush in 2012

-Beach Dash in 2012

-Glow Run in 2012

-Hero Rush in 2013

-Warrior Dash 201515. Run a half marathon
16. Run a marathon
17. Walk in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day
18. Make a difference in someone's life
19. Volunteer for 5 different charities
20. Perform in 5 more productions
21. Be in a professional theatre production
22. Audition for American Idol or The Voice (just for kicks)
23. Learn to play guitar
24. Win something
25. Pay it forward to a complete stranger

-I helped a homeless family traveling through the city 201526. Camp at the Kerrville Folk Festival
27. Spend a weekend in Galveston with Nahal

-Best girl's weekend ever! Aug 201528. Hide out for a week (or two) in Rio Frio with Pop
29. Have a party to celebrate losing 100 pounds
30. Compete in a mini triathalon
31. Become fluent in Spanish
32. Take a roadtrip with a boy

-My lover and I have taken many :)33. See a NFL game

- Saint vs Cowboys baby! 201534. See a MLB game

-Went to an Astro game, Yu Darvish almost threw a no hitter!35. See a College Football game
36. Go to the Zoo
37. Go to the aquarium 
38. Go skydiving
39. Buy a new car
40. Be a blonde
41. Quit a job
42. Compete in the Warrior Dash 2012

43. Have a mother daughter weekend

44. Have a father daughter weekend

45. Attend 15 Productions

46. Drive a jet-ski

47. Drive a camaro

48. Get lost

49. See one of the seven wonders of the world

50. Attend a wedding

51. Be in a wedding

52. Hold a baby

-Had no idea it would be my own!

53. Attend a graduation

54. See a parade

-Umm I live in NOLA!

55. Make an inspiration board

56. Go skiing

57. Take a picture that takes my breath away

58. Ride a motorcycle

59. Drive a Vespa

60. Throw a pool party

61. Play in a tournament

62. Join a softball league

63. Be able to do 50 pushups all at once

64. Read a finished copy of my mother's book

65. Go tubing

-4th of July 2015 at Pop's

66. Go fishing

67. Go hunting

68. Dance in the rain

69. Watch a sunrise

70. Watch a sunset

71. Learn to two-step (reallly well)

72. Keep a video diary

73. Get a tattoo

74. Go surfing

75. Visit Hawaii

76. Spend a day in downtown Austin

77. Be surprised by someone

78. Go to Vegas

-Dec 2012 and May 2015

79. Spend a week without technology

80. Try 10 new types of food (20%)
-Sushi

-Pho

81. Make something beautiful

-I made a child, nothing could top that!

82. Meet someone who changes my life

- Kyle 

83. Go to ACL

84. Go to Marley Fest

85. Go iceskating

86. Be taught a lesson

87. Start a new job

88. Own an iPhone

89. Record a song for someone

90. See an old friend

91. Apply to Grad School

92. Start a website

93. Go to a New Year's Eve bash

94. Be promoted

95. Make a promise

96. Wish on a shooting star

97. Take a cooking class

98. Make 10 recipes I find on pinterest 
99. Do 10 projects I find on pinterest(10%)

-DIY Painted Bridal Shower Glasses

100. Be congratulated

101. Truly find myself - This will be last thing I'll mark off on this list... many years from now, I'm sure!

Hope you all are having a wonderful Thursday!!

XOXO

V

Debra & Brian's Wedding Preview

 On December 28th I had the pleasure of photographing Debra & Brian Freeman's beautiful wedding affair! We started the day off at the Hyatt Riverside getting Debra and Brian prepared for their special day! The ceremony was beautiful, and I smiled as tears gathered in the corners of my eye while I listened to them exchange the most beautiful vows! After the ceremony an amazing party lasted long in to the night. The reception was stunning and the friends and family who surrounded Debra and Brian were some of the funnest people I've had the pleasure of knowing! The photos speak for themselves, showing the love these two individuals share. Enjoy!

Mary & Phil's Wedding - A Preview

What can I say about Mary & Phil... I just love them! From the moment I met them at a coffee shop I just felt like they were good friends I hadn't seen in a while. Boy was I right! We had so much fun at Mary's Bridal portraits and their Engagement session.

When their wedding day arrived I was so excited to be there with them on this special day. Not only did Mary and Phil treat me like a dear friend, both of their families were so welcoming and sweet. I almost felt as if I was just a guest at their wedding rather than a hired vendor! At Mary's parents' beautiful home, we all prepared for the evening.

Such a lucky man to have these two beauties as daughters!

Over at Mary & Phil's home I spent a few minutes with the groom and his family as they got ready to leave! 

The big moment had arrived! I love catholic services and this one was no different. A beautiful bride, a beautiful church, and love all around.

Mary's father cracked me up the whole night! 

Mary's mother Margaret, had the most beautiful voice I've heard in a long time, she sang a touching song during the wedding service.

Man and wife at last!

At the reception we took some beautiful family photos, and man was there plenty of family to go around!

 Isn't Phil's son just the most handsome kid ever!?

 Upstairs Mary and Phil started the night with their very first dance as a married couple. Simply stunning.

The cake was great, and I loved the personalized champagne glasses.

And then they partied into the night. Crazy fun time ensued and the band was wonderful!

Mary & Phil- I can't thank you enough for trusting me with your fabulous and very special day. I feel privileged to have met you and hope we remain friends for years to come!

Leslie & Mark's Wedding Preview

The formatting on my photography blog is giving me trouble, so I want to post a few blogs here until I get my business blog at vcbphotography.com up to par!

More than a year ago I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie, Mark and their beautiful little girl, Kaylee. I was photographing their family/engagement session and we had a blast! Watching Kaylee play football with her mom and dad I could just tell they were a really fun family, and boy was I right! When they asked me to be their wedding photographer I was elated, and here we are a year later, and their evening affair at the Abita Quail Farm was nothing short of magical.

We started out their day getting ready, and man do these girls know how to have some fun.

  

I took some shots of Leslie's gorgeous dress, shoes, and flowers.

When everyone was dressed we went outside to get some photos of Leslie and her girls.

Back inside as we waited for the ladies' limo to arrive the real fun began...

Shots!

No freaking out conservative peeps, little Kaylee's was alcohol free! lol.

When we arrived at the venue - I was blown away, it was so beautiful and I loved the decor!

The men arrived looking handsome right on queue for the ceremony!

The ceremony took place on a really unique deck that was overlooking the lagoon.

Kaylee was so excited to see her Mommy and Daddy get married!

Leslie started tearing up the second she walked out of the door, it was so sweet!

The deck was gorgeous!

You could feel the energy between them, they were so excited, about to be married!

Mark's smile never left his face.

Leslie was glowing.

Rings were exchanged.

The candle was lit.

And a first kiss was shared. (I love Kaylee's big smiling face!)

After the ceremony we took some awesome family portraits!

 And then went on to the reception. After their grand entrance Mark lit some meat on fire, it was really cool and definitely a first for me to capture!

The first dance was up next.

True love at it's best.

Mark and his mother.

And Leslie with her Father. These dances always put happy tears in my eyes!

The cake was cut and garter and bouquet toss was too cute!

After all the traditional wedding things, the party really got started. The maid of honor and best man made sure of that!

 And they ended it with a kiss!

 Thank you. thank you. thank you Leslie and Mark for including me on this beautiful day. I truly had a blast with you two!! I wish you all the happiness in the world.

-Victoria