Life Is All Around

Mommy Love

We braved the heat and bugs tonight to take some Mommy daughter pictures, and these few jumped out at me right away. So sweet!

Treat Her Well

WORLD, I bequeath to you today one little girl in a crispy dress... with two blue eyes...

 And a happy laugh that ripples all day long, and a batch of shining hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs,

I TRUST YOU'LL BE TREATING HER WELL.

 She's slipping out of the backyard of my heart this morning and skipping prim and proud, she'll wave a young and independent hand this morning, and say goodbye and walk with little lady-like steps to the nearby schoolhouse.

 Gone will be the chattering little hoyden who lived only for play, and gone will be the delightful little gamin who roamed the yard like a proud princess with nary a care in her little world.

NOW, SHE WILL LEARN TO STAND IN LINES... AND WAIT BY THE ALPHABET FOR HER NAME TO BE CALLED.

 She will learn to giggle and gossip...

 And to look at the ceiling in a disinterested way when the little boy across the aisle sticks out his tongue.

 Now she will learn to be jealous... And now she will learn how it is to feel hurt inside... And now she will learn how not to cry...

 No longer will she have time to sit on the front porch steps on a summer day and watch while an ant scurries across a crack in the sidewalk...

 Or will she have time to pop out of bed with the dawn to kiss lilac blossoms in the morning dew...

 Now she will worry about important things... like grades... and what dresses to wear... and whose best friend is whose...

 Now she will worry about the little boy who pulls her hair at recess time... and staying after school... and which little girls like which little boys...

 And the magic of books and knowledge will soon take the place of the magic of her blocks and dolls.

AND SHE WILL FIND NEW HEROES.

 For six full years I've been her sage and Santa Clause... Her pal and playmate... her mother and friend...

 Now, alas, she'll learn to share her worship and adoration with her teachers (which is only right)...

AND NO LONGER WILL I BE THE SMARTEST, GREATEST WOMEN IN THE WORLD.

 Today, when the first school bell rings, she'll learn how it is to be a member of the group... with all its privileges, and of course, its disadvantages too.

 She will learn in time that proper young ladies do not laugh out loud... or kiss dogs... or keep frogs in pickle jars in bedrooms... or watch ants scurry across the cracks in a summer sidewalk...

 Today, she will begin to learn for the first time that all who smile at her are not her friends... That "the group" can be a demanding mistress...

 And I'll stand on the porch and watch her start out on the long, long journey to becoming a woman...

 So world, I bequeath to you today one little girl in a crispy dress with two blue eyes...

 And a happy laugh that ripples all day long, and a batch of shining hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs

I trust you'll treat her well.

 

Summer Session Scheduling

Right now I am booking newborn and child sessions for the summer. These take place in my studio and details can be found on my website, www.kristynmcbride.com. 

I am not taking any family sessions right now, please check back in the fall for family session scheduleing!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful beginning to their summer! Stay cool and safe!

This is my newfew Liam during his 1st birthday shoot... we sure got a kick out of this little poser!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cassidy Senior Pictures

I couldn't love shoots like this any more... I love when a girl can work a camera, and everything comes together just right. Here is a preview of gorgeous Cassidy...

Never Grow Up

Your little hands wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter 'cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

To you, everything's funny
You got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that

Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple

I won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
No, no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up

You're in the car on the way to the movies
And you're mortified your mom's dropping you off
At 14, there's just so much you can't do
And you can't wait to move out someday and call your own shots

But don't make her drop you off around the block
Remember that she's getting older, too
And don't lose the way that you dance around
In your PJs getting ready for school

No one's ever burned you
Nothing's ever left you scarred
And even though you want to
Just try to never grow up

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room
Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home
Remember the footsteps, remember the words said
And all your little brother's favorite songs

I just realized everything I have
Is someday gonna be gone

Won't let nobody hurt you

Won't let no one break your heart

And even through to you want to

Please try to never grow up.

 

A few weeks ago I got to take pictures of these sweet little twins! It is the cutest thing to see them cuddiling, they loved being close together! 

 

So precious :)

Darling Emma

 Here is a little preview for Rachel :)

Dancer Sessions

 

If you are like me and spend more time driving to dance than doing pretty much everything else, then this is the deal for you! My daughters have so many adorable dance costumes that just end up in the dress-up bin, so this is the chance to have your daughter photographed in her favorite costumes of the season!

This session will take place in my studio or outdoor in The Pecan Grove. It's a wonderful way to remember that special solo or favorite performance. You can can bring as many outfits as you like, as well as props. You will recieve 10 photos on a disk with printing rights.

The first 10 people to book their session will recieve $25 off! 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Chasye turns 8

In OCtober, Chayse turned 8 years old and was Baptized! It was a realy great day and we were so proud of her. She loves carrying around her new scriptures (and sleeping with her new Hello Kitty blanket :) She is such a cute kid and I can't bvelieve how fast she is growing up!

Oh man, there is nothing cuter to me than the look a little one will give you when they are a little unsure about you , but holding their moms hand. It's so sweet! 

Could little Cubby be a picture perfect angel or what?

So sweet!