Adventures of a Granola Ginger

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[chelseajmartin]

In just a few weeks we will be welcoming our Poppyseed Earthside. 🌎 The world around us is going through shifts unlike what we have seen before and at the same time our tiny sliver of that world is about to change very dramatically. . These photos were taken before our lives became overwhelmed with terms like "social distancing" and when we could still share our excitement in person with our family and friends. A huge thank you to my sister (@feisty.mindfulness , of @lavenderandlacephotos, who helped us capture part of our journey. . We are so appreciative for all the support and well wishes as we count down the days until we meet our Poppyseed. We can't wait to show off our baby to the world, even if it is only digitally for now. . . . . #maternityphotos #pregnancy #MayBaby #photoshoot #maternityphotography #babybump #momtobe #dadtobe #husbandandwife #firsttimeparents #34weekspregnant #lavenderandlacephotography (at Lansing, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DNjxkh_oj/?igshid=3ieb8fjhcy2u

[chelseajmartin]

Excited for all the potential a new year brings! 🎉🥳 I’ve got an amazing partner by my side 👫 and I’m ready for new adventures & challenges. 🏔 Bring it on 2020, let’s do this thing! 💪🏻👊🏻🙌🏻 . . . . . . . . #happynewyear #2020 #newyearnewbaby #family #husband #adventure #maybaby #journey #challenge #optimistic #blackandwhite #michigan #newyear (at Lansing, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yAlW1B22n/?igshid=1pws320wjjz32

[chelseajmartin]

My #topnine from 2019 includes some pretty awesome highlights from the year! Looking forward to 2020 and our biggest adventure yet! (at Lansing, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qXsM9BE-F/?igshid=6aq36akt45og

[chelseajmartin]

We have some big news! 🎉 We’re expecting a new addition to our family in the Spring of 2020. With @topherhopp 🥰 . . . Have questions? We have answers. 1. Yes, we really are pregnant. We know this might come as a shock for some of you but that just means a bigger surprise! You’re welcome. 2. Chelsea is feeling good. Chris is also doing well and eating cookies for two. 3. No, we do not know the sex of the baby. We aren't sure yet if we will find out, but we will be thrilled no matter which "parts" the baby arrives with. 4. We do not have names picked out yet. We currently refer to the fetus as Poppyseed because it was the size of a poppyseed when we found out we were pregnant. 5. Poppyseed’s anticipated arrival is the first week May 2020 but is subject to change based on his or her availability. . . . #announcement #pregnancyannouncement #springbaby #baby2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Vwy8oBo_n/?igshid=1x7np0qh47o1o

[chelseajmartin]

Final #kayaking trip of 2019 and a beautiful fall color tour. Peak color weekend treated us so well! 🍁 🛶 ☀️ . . . . . #puremichigan #northernmichigan #fall #leaves #river #grayling #ausableriver (at Grayling, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32mmcJhfQm/?igshid=1da26vbpo2ouu

[chelseajmartin]

Happy #Thanksgiving! . . . . . . #canadianthanksgiving #ham #neighbors #delicious #foodcoma (at Lansing, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3n2FHJBSKU/?igshid=1voq2ufdmjk29

[chelseajmartin]

Hanging out in #Nara with the 🦌 for the day was amazing. They are very friendly and persistent. @topherhopp got to show off his lantern knowledge when we toured around the kasuga-taisha shrine and admired the many Japanese lanterns they have on display. (There are more than 2000 lanterns in this one area!) Nara is also home to beautiful shinto shrines including the worlds largest wooden structure and a giant golden Buddha. . . . . . #buddha #shinto #temple #japan #worldtraveler #deer #animals #lantern #ishidoro (at 奈良 Nara, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2DWd8Rhr5r/?igshid=owy2tpp85o0v

[chelseajmartin]

Adventures in #kyoto! . . . . . #japan #vacation #worldtraveler #bakedgoods #pastry #shabushabu #asia #food #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #runner #rivertrail #lantern #shopping #pontochoalley #Teramachi (at Kyoto, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Ao-i6BCJ9/?igshid=98u3ebksjudt

[chelseajmartin]

Made the journey by train from Kyoto to Osaka 🇯🇵 to visit the #wizardingworldofharrypotter @universal_studios_japan. We both loved it and had a great day exploring the park. 🧙‍♂️ . . . . . . . . . #japan #harrypotter #wizardingworld #osaka #olivanders #wand #magic #hogwartscastle #hogwarts (at Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios, Osaka) https://www.instagram.com/p/B191imeBZGR/?igshid=1m8lfa5zde0rj

[chelseajmartin]

Pssst, I’ll let you in on a secret, black cats are best. Don’t tell the other felines. (Just kidding, we adore each of our fur babies equally.) . . . . . #blackcat #catsofinstagram #furbabies #kittycat #cat #pet #feline #kitty https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mI6kThdat/?igshid=1j2ixqyrsaklj

[chelseajmartin]

Saturday vibes 🙌🏻 . . . . . . #relax #nap #cat #kitten #catsofinstagram #catlady #furbabies #saturday #weekend #tabby #sunggle #kittycuddles #cuddles #purfect https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jhQERhr2C/?igshid=so9sivj6yfkw

[chelseajmartin]

#puremichigan #mittenlove #upnorth #lakemichigan #lighthouse #husbandandwife #selfie #lakelife #saltfree #thirdcoast (at Point Betsie Light) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzT0sUkBYAb/?igshid=feg4o8rsulpj

[chelseajmartin]

Rolling in to 32 like a boss. 💥 🤛🏻 . . . . #birthday #itsmybirthday #thisiswhat32lookslike (at Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQ0Oqehwyt/?igshid=jb7d36xj5qga

[chelseajmartin]

Fun night out on the town with the folks! . . . . . . #lovelansing #reotown #lansing #michigan #bike #biking #family #parents (at Reo Town Pub) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCag8XhHUb/?igshid=1av83ay9uwi99

[chelseajmartin]

Happy PRIDE season 🌈. . . . . . #motorcitypride #prep #pride #detroit #michigan #loveislove (at Hart Plaza, Detroit, Mi) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByeWWQXBdnB/?igshid=1ircnm6exfp56

[chelseajmartin]

Good start to the river season! Happy Memorial Day all! 🛶 ☀️ . . . . . #ausableriver #kayaking #upnorth #memorialday #family #river #getoutside #michigan #northernmichigan #paddle #grayling (at Grayling, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-KXDFhyRd/?igshid=eaaixb3ep64x

[chelseajmartin]

#happyeaster from an occasional Easter celebrator. But I did get to hold baby chickens. . . . . . #grayling #family #easter #wine #egghunt #hopps #upnorth #michigan #chicks (at Grayling, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwidoUthDj6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4w9klja4avh