Nashville Children Photography :: She's not so small in my hands anymore :-(

My little girl will be 1 yr old in a few weeks.  There is so much about Rachel that I just don’t want to change.  Yet when I look back over the year, there is so much that has changed already.

She’s crawling (at record speeds)
She’s standing on her own.
She’s exploring.
She’s laughing.
She’s very independent.
She’s know’s what she wants and screams when she’s denied.

I suppose you can look at those things and say “those are good things.”  Perhaps.  I just know that I’m going to miss her crawling onto my chest and falling asleep.  I’m going to miss hearing her giggling as I toss her into the air.  I’m going to miss marching around the house with her in my arms singing “The Grand ole Duke of York”  I’m going to miss her going into Sharron’s drawers and pulling everything out onto the floor and then crawl away (That is funny!!)  Right under my nose she has grown.  There is a knot in my stomach that wants things to slow down just a bit.  Let me enjoy the little Rachel that I’ve known.  Yea its great to see her develop and experience new things and its fun to witness the development of her personality-getting a glimpse into what kind of young lady she might be.  All those things are great to see and I’m excited about the endless possibilities for her except it just reminds me…

She’s not so small in my hands anymore:-(

Rachel 11 months
Rachel 11 months

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Lionel Scott - Mark,

Not only are you blossoming into a fantastic photographer, but a poet as well. Rachel is definitely a reflection of you and Sharron. And oh, I see Momma Denman in her as well. God Bless! -Lionel

Maggie Yurachek - Hi Mark, it’s been a while. I found this and read it and was so touched by what you said about your daughter. I don’t have any children, but what you said practically brought tears to my eyes! I wish you the best in your career! (If you don’t remember who I am I was the one who hung out with Sarah Cort all the time). Also, beautiful pictures of Rachel. Please be in touch. I have booked a couple of weddings for this year, but I am doing rather generic photography to supplement my income. Keep me posted on what you are doing.
Maggie

Wilhelmina - Hi there Sharron & Mark blessings. Cant believe the time has flown by that quickly. Sending a BIG HUG & lots of xxxxxxxxxx for a darling niece HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY X So BEAUTIFUL!!!

Robertoverton05@comcast.net - Mark,

As you are already doing, treasure every moment. They do grow so quickly. Before you know it they will be adults themselves. I know, we have two children 24 and 22 now. I find myself looking at their photos when they were so little, so innocent and that lump that is in your stomach is the lump that is in my throat.

We have blessed with a grandson, he is now 19 months old. I find myself wanting to slow down if not stop time. For I know now from experience, how quickly this time will be over, and yet, it seems to be going at lights speed.

You and I have an advantage, we are photographers, so we are always looking for the opportunity to photograph. we have that opportunity everyday, in that we can photograph our loved ones. So my friend, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and then shoot some more. And then when you think you are finished, still, shoot some more.

I have learned from experience that the only regret is not that you have too many photos, but that you don’t have enough.

So I encourage you to wear as may cameras out as possible. They are much cheaper then the precious moment lost because we did not photograph them.

Robert

Vareta - Rachel is so lovely. I can’t believe how much she has grown even in the last two months – she’s so precious. By the way I love your work, it just gets better every time.

Onada - Oh my she’s so beautiful! Happy birthday in advance to her!

Ben and Anita McGhee - We are so blessed to have you all in our family. Thanks so much for sharing your love, thoughts, pictures, friendship and especially Rachel. We certainly know how girls grow up! (MY, MY) We learned late the importance of teaching our children to surrender to Jesus because of the great love he has for us. We can’t emphasize enough how important this is since Jesus will come to get his children. We want to be ready and we want all our friends and family to be ready. Happy Birthday Rachel! We love you.

Michelle Wallace - Your reflection before the beautiful picture appears speaks of how you have enjoyed every stage of your daughters life to date. So many children grow up without their parents noticing the very fact that you have made this special tribute for your lovely girl will help to preserve the precious memory for a very long while to come. You are all sooooo blessed, Rachel is lovely Sharron and Mark

lots of luv. Michelle

Famous, Tandra, and Tres Murray - Oh Mark and Sharron, Princess Rachel is just sooooo adorable!She truly is a blessing from God! She is soooo beautiful. I know that you both are so very proud. God bless your family. May His everlasting peace, blessings, grace, abide with you all. May you always stay covered in His Holy Richous Blood.

Princess Rachel, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Uncle Famous, Aunt Tandra, and Cousin Tres love you and wish you many, many, many more blessed birthdays!

Jeffrey Denman - She is the prettiest little thing! Give her a big hug for her uncle!

Jess Gauthier - She is so beautiful! Happy early birthday Rachel!

Paula Morris - Hey Mark,

Your daughter is beautiful!! I am surprised, it’s been a year. Time flies!!!

I totally understand how you feel. Our girls are 13 now. Where did the time go???? Maury and I realized that with Life comes changes so we just pray and do the best we can. Before you know it she will be a teenager and off to college (If the Lord delays his coming). The important thing is that you teach her about God and his love. And that you love her with an never ending heart.

Be Blessed,
Paula

Olivia Davis-Turner - Great pictures! Yeah, they do grow fast. I say the same thing about my 2 and 5 year old children. Treasure each moment you have with her, but don’t spoil her. Of course, that’s easier said than done.
Love Ya,
Olivia

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