Kristi Eckrich Photography

The Joys of Flouride...

...and other "first trip to the dentist" happiness for Aaron. :-)   Dr. R makes it fun for the kiddos, however, and Aaron did a fantastic job!

What Do YOU Do When...

...your kids' room looks like this?!?!?

Of course, like any "good" photographer mom, I grab the camera and take a photo! :-D  However, I wasn't even going to dare take a photo of the closet over to the far left, just out of the frame.  'Nuff said about that.

It's definitely time to take away Playstation and Nintendo DS's for awhile (least favorite punishment by far in our house) until this pigsty is cleaned up properly (with toys returned to their designated bins and bins returned to their designated locations) and stays clean...for more than 5 seconds.

Off to play drill sergeant.....

"Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle K!"

If the post title makes absolutely no sense to you, it happens to be a quote from one of my favorite comedy films...Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!

If you've visited my website or blog more than once over the past two weeks, you likely will have noticed several color scheme and logo changes.  The reason for this is that I'm making a somewhat major change to my business before the spring season kicks in, and I want my online presence to reflect this change.  The change is this:  I've decided to focus on children and families only!  I was finding myself quite overwhelmed by trying to focus on all subject areas and I feel literally tons of relief for having made this decision!  Narrowing my focus to children and families will not only be a major stress relief, but it will also allow me to really hone my skills in this area.  I'm totally excited about the upcoming spring and summer seasons and implimenting my new ideas for my sessions!

In order to begin filling my schedule, I am immediately offering two specials:

1. For families and individual sessions for children age 2 or older, I will be offering 50% off my session fee and all print prices through June 30!
2. For newborns and babies under age 2, I will be offering my portfolio-building special which consists of a free session and 50% off all print prices through June 30!

If you want to take advantage of these specials, please give me a call soon.  I photograph part-time and can offer no more than 4 or 5 sessions per month at this time.  I will, however, make allowances for last-minute newborn sessions.  Before you call, please visit my website to get a feel for my photojournalistic style and to ensure that I am the right photographer for you.

I hope to be photographing you and your family soon!!!

Skating Party

Earlier this month, the boys attended a birthday party at the skating rink.  Trevor and his buddies had a blast hanging out together.  Aaron wanted nothing to do with skates at first, but we bribed him into reluctantly putting on a pair (he was on skates just one other time last year and did quite well).  Once the skates were on, there was literally no stopping him.  The kid was a skating maniac!  He wouldn't let me hold his hand or even let me near him!  When it was time to leave...well, let's just say it wasn't exactly pretty!

An Unusual Game of Checkers

Our Pizza Hut has several tables with a checkerboard pattern on top.  The last time we went there for dinner, Trevor and Corey decided to bring along the Scooby-Doo checker set and use the table top as the game board.  It was certainly a unique way to pass the time while waiting for our pizza to arrive!

One More from Oppossum Lake...

You can't help but smile at this one! :-)

The Cooties Didn't Listen!

Although Aaron's fever went away Wednesday evening and he was able to return to preschool on Thursday, he came down with the full-blown stomach nasties Friday evening.  He threw up in his bed (yes another bed incident!!!) Friday evening and was still throwing up yesterday morning.  Today he is doing well and eating somewhat normally, so it looks like he will be able to go to school tomorrow.  But here I am buried under yet another giant mountain of "sick" laundry!!!

Opposum Lake

Two weekends ago we headed out to Opposum Lake for a walk.  Corey and I had been fighting sinus infections, so we figured the fresh air would do us some good.  Unfortunately since then, the boys have been sick with fevers, colds, and stomach nasties...which is one reason why I'm way behind in posting these photos!

Enjoy!

 

 

Cooties Be Gone!!!

I don't think anyone would disagree that being stricken by a round of stomach flu in one fall/winter season is no picnic.  What's worse is when it's over and done and everyone is back on their feet, and it strikes again.  But...do you think that's where it stopped with our family?!?!?  NOOOOOO!!!!!  Thanksgiving was Round 1.  Last month was Round 2.  This week...yep...you guessed it...ROUND 3!!!

Trevor started late Sunday night when he threw up all over his bed.  A new mattress is definitely in order (he was due for a new one anyway) and six or so loads of laundry later all affected bedding, clothing and pillows were clean and sanitized.  Today I returned to work only to receive a lunchtime phone call from preschool that Aaron was running a fever.  So here I am with a grand total of 4 hours of work for the week so far!!! 

Tomorrow is still uncertain.  Fortunately Aaron has only been dealing with a fever and hasn't developed any stomach symptoms.  YET.  Since his fever didn't go over 100 today, he may return to class in the morning if he is fever-free and eating and playing normally (a full 24-hour waiting period is usually required before returning to class).  We came home today and he wanted to play with his Thomas trains, so we spent the rest of the afternoon rigging up a rather large wooden track network on my office floor (which I now have to hopscotch through in order to get to my computer desk).  Oh the many "joys" of motherhood!

I'll leave you with a few photos of the fun!