In this busy thing called life, we must stop to spend time with those that mean the most….Family. The other day we made plans with our cousins to enjoy a nice afternoon at the park and then head off to eat some Mexican food

  After our delicious dinner – All of our little people <3 ***IPHONE picture

My oldest has been riding Teddy for almost 3 years. The both of them are meant to be with each other. She calms him and he gives her confidence. It is her safe place. It is her home. I can’t express how PROUD I am of my baby. Her smile says it all

2 - 2nd place ribbons!!! Woohoo!!       Sisterly love

My heart was full of joy while watching her. She is growing into such a beautiful young lady and I am BLESSED everyday that she calls me, “Mom”

Stables: Shady Hollow 

Riding Helmet/Pants: Cross Road Tack Shop

 Such a PROUD big brother!  I love the way he watches his baby sister <3
 Oh my she was such a sweet and sleepy baby!!  Look at the happy parents with their baby girl. They have the most beautiful family ever!!
 I never saw such GORGEOUS cats before. They are so sweet, I had to get a picture of them before the wrestled one another off the bed. 

 The past few weeks have been busy around the Carrell home. Trips to Delaware, wedding consultations, planning birthday parties, preparing for 2 weddings that my girls and husband will BE IN, and selling our 1st house in Seattle. My agenda and tea have become my best friends

I took a moment today and sat back and enjoyed the peacefulness; no screaming girls, not having to get up a run out the door, phone on silent….

Life gets crazy, but it’s beautiful! <3

We had so much fun trying to walk to the location. The snow was over 12 inches!!! Here is a shot of Karina walking through the field of snow.

Snow day!! My girls love to hear they have no school and can go out and play in the snow. I braved the cold and caught these images of them. Love how they play

Do I have something AMAZING in store for you?! YES, you’re reading this right… It is a Styled Shoot Giveaway with a Valentine flair! I have some epicplans for this styled session I can’t wait to share with you which include free hair and makeup. The session will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

The contest is open for entries today (January 16, 2014) and will remain open until January 30, 2014 at 11:59 pm, EST. The winner will be announced here on the blog on February 1, 2014.

Here’s how to enter:

1) Like “Catara Carrell Photography” on Facebook

2) Like “Makeup By Kirsis B.” on Facebook

3) “Share” the Valentine’s Themed Session Giveaway Facebook post found on the Catara Carrell Photography Facebook page.

4) Submit your FAVORITE photo of you and your loved one with your love story. Include both of your names (first and last), how you met, and details of your love story (as much as you want to share – we love this part!). Email to info@cataracarrell.com OR post it directly to my Facebook page!

The winner will receive:

• Free Valentine’s themed engaged session (up to 1 hour and 1 outfit change)
• Free Hair & Makeup by Kirsis B | Makeup By Kirsis B.
• Fully-edited, high-resolution images of the session
• Online gallery designed for sharing and securely storing your images

Terms:

1. Entrants must be a couple.
2. Submissions must be received by 1/30/14 by 11:59pm.
3. This giveaway, cannot be exchanged for cash and substitutions are not accepted.
4. Prize must be claimed within 24 hours. If left unclaimed, prize will be given to the next qualifying couple.
5. You must also be located in Easter Pennsylvania or able to travel to Berks County, PA for the shoot.
6. Must be willing to sign a model release contract so CCP can use these images for future marketing material and publications.
7. This Giveaway is open to all legal residents of the United States of America who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entering the Giveaway. By entering the Giveaway you agree to and accept these official rules. The Giveaway is void where prohibited by law.

There is no purchase necessary to win. A purchase will not increase an entrant’s chance of winning.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

READY. SET. GO!

Happy New Year, everyone! I can’t believe 2014 is here already, but I’m pretty excited, nonetheless.

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