Traveling with Kids in California // The Inkwells in West Marin

Last summer, we first discovered The Inkwells. It's a magical spot. Along Sir Frances Drake Blvd., on your way to Pt. Reyes or Samuel P. Taylor, there's an unremarkable bridge; however, underneath lies the most luxurious collection of stone basin swimming holes, one after the other. Here, dare-devils and cliff divers abound. At the bottom of the cascade of pools, is a perfect mini beach, where we like to camp out with our little babes, so they can squish their toes into gravel beach and practice skipping rocks. Time stops in this place (don't bother bringing a watch) and even if you arrived in the morning, you'll find yourself leaving only because you've run out of food and actually, now it's time for dinner. Not to be missed. The Inkwells are enchanting. 

A big thanks to our great fashion partners included in this blog post!

Juni's Lemonade Dress: Girls & Mimosas Boutique

Ariel's Romper: Silk & More

xoxo,

Juniper + Wilder + Ariel + Sam

Traveling with Kids in California // Cavallo Point in Sausalito

Every night, after the babes are slumbering, we discuss whether we have time to watch a program together or read a book. This segues into a meandering and whispered conversation as we lie in bed, recounting our day and then inevitably expressing gratitude for each other, our littles, and the gorgeous place where we live. Then one of us asks, "what time is it anyway... is it midnight already? Shall we tuck in?" We slip into sleep, soaked with gratitude.

This post is a small ode to the place we call home. Our closeness to both nature and the city, and our loving neighborhood community, have provided the fertile ground for our roots to extend deeply.  Cavallo Point is just seven minutes from our house, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a chance to splash in the briny (as Juni would say). There's a long fishing pier, which is a great spot to bring kiddos, to watch the crabs being reeled in and count the seal heads bobbing on the ocean surface. There's often a nice layer of cool fog, especially in the summer, lending a romantic and eerie sensibility, and a perfect escape from the Marin heat. We hope you go check it out :)

A big thanks to our great fashion partners included in this sponsored blog post!

Knock Knock Linen - Sam's jacket and pants; Ariel's pants and top

Stall 65 - Juni's pants

Mayaya Kids - Juni's white sweater

Mae Davis Designs - Wilder's knit sweater

xoxo,

Juniper + Wilder + Ariel + Sam

Sugar Bowl Wedding Photography // Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

There are few places more majestic in California than the Sierra mountains, so for an adventure-driven and wilderness-loving couple, getting married at Sugar Bowl Resort near Lake Tahoe was a dream! Their feet occasionally crunched on leftover snow during the first look, and S + D said their vows beneath the canopy of towering evergreens with the sun streaming through. Talk about magical photo ops: warm weather AND snow! Paradise!

Having vacationed together at Sugar Bowl over the years, the location was special for the happy couple. You could tell by how relaxed and joyous they were all day, that not only had they picked the right place to get married, these two had picked the perfect partners: they are clearly meant for each other.

S + D are such genuine and sweet souls. We enjoyed photographing every moment of their wedding day: their giddy preparations, the intimate and meaningful ketubah signing ceremony, the breathtaking cocktail hour at the mountain lookout point, the non-stop dance moves all night long, and the dazzling sparkler departure! A wonderful time was had by all :)

Congratulations S + D on your marriage! Lots of love and tons of happiness to you both!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue, Catering, Linens: Sugar Bowl

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Floral: Love and Lupines

Cake: Flour Girl

Makeup + Hair: Solstice Salon

Wedding Dress: Anomalie

Band: Lucky Devils Band
 

More Love!!

It's been an emotional week on our planet earth. We wanted to send you a little inspiration, things important to us, as a reminder to live from the heart. ❤

Thanks Assist The Resistance for the awesome shirts!

xoxo,

Ariel, Sam, Juniper + Wilder

Traveling with Kids in California // Point Reyes National Seashore

Sweet baby Wilder joined our family in May (on our wedding anniversary no less!) and we are over the moon to have this little man in our family! He is incredible and Juniper is so excited to be a big sister, and especially loves to announce when "he is awake!" so she can cover him with cuddles and kisses. The summer has been filled with lots of time outdoors and now have double the reason to blog about all our favorite places to visit in California with our little ones. Some are day trips and others overnights. Hope you'll join us for the fun! 

Besides an overnight in Tahoe for his parents' work, Wilder's first road trip was to Point Reyes National Seashore. This is one of our most dear nature spots and we try to make the journey out there as much as possible. The fun part (once we embrace it) about traveling with kids is that everything slows down. It take a little more time to get there in the car (potty + breastfeeding stops), and when we finally arrived, it felt like we spent most of the time at the same picnic spot (next to an EPIC bay laurel tree, why would you want to leave?). Then a half mile hike to a magical re-created Miwok Village, Kule Loklo, filled with underground sweat lodges and teepees, and it's almost time for dinner! On the way home, we stopped to say "hi" to some cows and then had "dinner" at the Scoop in Fairfax, we recommend their strawberry -  best on the planet.

We hope you get the chance to visit Pt. Reyes with your kiddos as well, and draw some inspiration from our photo diary! Also, if you and your family ever want to go on a day trip and have us capture some stellar, candid memories, that's our thing. We'd love to tag along - especially if we stop for ice cream. 

A big thanks to our great fashion partners included in this blog post!

Daddy/Daughter Shirts: TinyTotsKids

Handmade Sweaters: MaeDavisDesigns

Dress: Silk & More

xoxo,

JAWS - Juniper, Ariel, Wilder + Sam ;)