Rustic Cottages [Instagram]

Sometime you just need to get away. 

We did just that a few weekends ago. We borrowed a kayak, 

hopped in our truck, left all obligations behind, and headed to our favorite place, Rustic Cottages, which is right across the street from Lake Tahoe. 

Every time we stay there it's pretty magical. 

Like the perfect weather for kayaking. 

More pictures to come. 

So many tomatoes. So little time.

We officially have enough marinara sauce to last us the winter. Huzzah!

Mr. Stache

This video made my morning of essay writing, so much sweeter. Enjoy!

Family Pool Party

My parents were in the bay last week to visit us kiddos and hosted a pool party at their hotel. Pretty sweet idea, huh? 

Well, I snapped a few shots and I'm pretty excited because more and more I am able to shoot manually. I love growing in my photography and producing a photo that doesn't need any editing, but is beautiful as is.

 

My grandma and brother...

 

The boys playing a game...

 

My beautiful mama...

 

Yup, my grandma wears Converse =)

 

Uncle and Nephew

 

This picture cracks me up! Like mama, like son...

25 Different Ways to Wear a Scarf

Me: "I think for the first time in my life, I am actually excited about winter!"

Bryan: "Could this be because you have new boots and scarves?"

He knows me too well.

I'm more of a summer girl than a winter one. I need lots of daylight and sunshine to live. But this clever video makes me look forward to my cozy winter scarves. 

I'm a big fan of the waterfall and braid. How bout you?

Apple Hill!

There is this magical place called Apple Hill that is open all year around, but October is when it become especially magical. Apples are ready for pickin', pie is ready for bakin', and Fall is here! It's like a Disneyland made to celebrate Fall and all it's goodness! If you are in the NorCal area, please go. It's a bunch of farms that have pumpkin patches, apple picking, breweries, live music, and booths. You just hop in your car and rotate through all the farms.

 

This photo cracks me up...

We have a Nurse in the family!

We were so excited to see this happen last night.

Cindy, it took so much strength, hard work, and heart to accomplish what you did.

Love, Bryan & Sam