The Gustafson Family

This is the house she grew up in. Where she dreamed of 
the life she would have, the love she might find
the woman she hoped to be.


And years later here is she, with everything she 
ever wanted.


A husband, father, friend that loves her
and their children.



A little boy and baby girl that are the light
of their lives.



Nicholas is amazing.
He loves cars
boats
bubbles
baths
Nemo
balls
and a delightful gang of penguins
that rock up and down a little icecap singing
the sweetest sound (* wa, wa wa wa...) to
name a few.





he loves to laugh with his daddy


...snuggle with his mommy.


And he adores his Grammie.



The Gustafsons



Hello baby Ella!




Isn't she the cutest!!









I can't wait to see who you are little
Ella girl!


I am lucky to know you all and even more lucky to 
call you friends. 
Congratulations on the arrival of little Ella
and I love you all to bits!

Please...and THANKFUL.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!



...a few things I am thankful for...



An art I love
...sometimes hate,
strive to perfect,
and am inspired by every day.




Thinking local.

I have always loved to cook. But not
until after reading this book had I put
much thought/effort into seeking out
foods that are good to the masses
and great for my family.

Long Beach has many wonderful farmer markets and I'm
able make better choices for my family
far easier than I'd ever expected.
Food for thought. 




Technology...if I have to - and I do.

I was ignorant to the amount of savvy I'd need
to start my business. I always say I'm more of an artist
than I am a business woman. That is quickly becoming 
a statement of the past.
I am so thankful for all the patience my friends and 
 family have shown me as I race along the learning
curve of a digital business owner.





Keith.
Thankful is not even close.
I adore you
I learn from you
laugh with you
dream with you
life 
is 
better
...with you.
Thank you for loving me.





Finding a balance.

24 hours...after sleep, emails, phone calls,
editing, working, and shooting there isn't much time left.

Without my husband I would be a crazy person. Thank you
Keith for giving my life balance when I can't.






Coffee.
Dear Lord, THANK YOU!!!



Family.
Love you all so very much!



The Lafko Family Holiday



Hello little tooth!











My hubby Keith was a great help!
He adores this little guy
and honestly can't keep his paws off him : ) 



This costume was a fantastic find Joyce! If not for daddy, 
he would have just look like a sad little roo (not a fan
of mommy's 'great find'). Bruce always can
get Sebastian to laugh : )



Oh Sebastian...could you be
any cuter!?