What a lovely, wine-country-looking, napa-like town, just halfway between San Diego and Temecula! Saw some fun desert-y California flora and fauna that was new to my eyeballs... <3 
Coppertone Ruthie
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING embodies a little girl's summery dreams than a playdate with her babydoll in the late afternoon light. This ruffle-bottomed little girl is a gift! I'm speechless and smiling! <3
Headlining the marquee: Stella!
This fab Venice Beach playdate shoot was action-packed and costume-filled. Stella, your wardrobe AND your smile are an inspiration! What fun we had... <3
California Dreamin'... Kuester Style!
Well, my love affair with 8-month old Jesse was love at first raspberry, so imagine the fun I had frolicking around SLO and Grover Beach with this wonderful family! I got to see the California poppies I've missed since moving to the east coast, I ate great fish tacos in the open shade with a warm breeze, and I ate one GIANT caramel apple (in about 43 seconds!) Here's a little snapshot of our day, with an emphasis on the star of the moment--and the apple of my friend Jen's eyes--JESSE! <3
Harlow's Magical Seaside Kingdom, Part 1
Uf--wow! Buh..amazing! Ahhhhhhh... These are my reactions as I stare at this most incredible little girl. Harlow is the precious cargo of one of my best friends from childhood, and I absolutely could not be more enchanted by her little voice, little imagination, her whole little self. And, I'm not at ALL surprised that she's such a clever munchkin--after all, she comes from Ellise & Steve! Hold onto your hats and magic wands... here's Harlow! <3 
Welcome to my yard! Would you like a tomato?
OH, how to describe the spunk of little Ella? She just bounced around this gorgeous back yard for the entire time I visited! She loves to chase bubbles, eat tomatoes (and ONLY tomatoes!) and was so adorably inquisitive about my camera! She loved how she could see her reflection in the big glass face of my lens, and peered into it every chance she got. I can't wait to see this one grow! P.S. My friends Julie and Matt are the proud (and LUCKY, i might add!) parents of this most delicious little peanut! <3
Miss Lily of The Garden...
Ack!! Okay, focus. The cute-ness factor is obvs OFF THE CHARTS on this shoot, as evidenced by this sparkly, squishy little princess! Lily is the peanut of a good friend of mine from high school, and I couldn't be happier to have had the opportunity to visit her and document Lily at this freakin' adorable age. Congrats Jillian! You ought to keep her!! <3
Mackenzie is 1!
These just might be the prittiest peepers I've ever seen! There is so much more to share of this extended family, but here's a little mini-post in honor of Miss Mackenzie's FIRST BIRTHDAY this weekend! Wish I was there... <3
Hey kitty cat, would you like to play?
I loved chasing around Christian and Gabriel on the gorgeous April day at Wilder Ranch, a state park in CA that I remember visiting in my childhood. These spritely twins definitely though that this cat was their long-lost triplet, and were intent on bringing him home! I love the BIG smiles on these boys, they each impart such a twinkle in their expressions... <3
Peyton, Part 2!
It's this little man's first trip to the beach... look how he examines the sand with wonder! What a special little guy. <3
Peyton, Part 1
How gorgeous is Natural Bridges State Park? How cute is this little tyke?? I can't wait to post Part 2, which will boast little P hitting the beach & catching some waves! <3
Lauren and Devin: The Secret Garden…
As if I wasn't excited enough about seeing these girls again (I used to babysit them when they were infants!) I got an EXTRA BIG THRILL after arriving at the girls' gorgeous Scotts Valley home and seeing their positively magnificent backyard! It was a true secret garden, of the most magical kind. The hazyness of the day just made the surroundings that much more twinkly! I couldn't help but throw in a BUNCH of garden details, to help you grasp the EXPERIENCE of this day...sweet things all around!
