Marriage, and the Slow Fade

Sunday was our 6 year anniversary…

We started the day by going to church where Ryley learned that Jesus lives in her heart. Since we conceived Ryley on our 3rd anniversary, we decided to celebrate her this year and took her to Chuck E Cheeses for the first time. We had a ton of fun….

 

 

 the Thinker…

 

 

 

 

 Haven’t you always wanted to do that?

 

 

Ryley talked about Chuck E “Cheeses” all the way home. When we were getting her ready for bed and talking about her day, I asked her to tell her daddy who lives in her heart. She said “Chuck E CHEESES!!!”… turns out ‘Cheeses’ sounds an awful lot like ‘Jesus’ when coming out of the mouth of a toddler. Isn’t that a good one!?

Being a parent is an amazing experience!

Since I’m on the topic of anniversaries/marriage, I want to encourage everyone to see the movie FIREPROOF. It’s an awesome movie about love & marriage, and how easily we fall into the destructive cycles that all too often lead to divorce. Please take a few minutes to watch this short video about the inspiration behind the song Slow Fade from Fireproof. You will be glad you did! Then watch and listen to the music video SLOW FADE by Casting Crowns (click on the underlined words above to their links).

Jerry and I are about half way through a marriage class at our church with several other couples using the video series Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and his wife Sarah.  It is by far the BEST information available on marriage and the needs of men & women. He explains in a humorous way how God designed us to be DIFFERENT. It is absolutely amazing and eye opening.  It’s SO GOOD that I want to stand on a mountain top and tell the world about it. When you hear it, it makes SO MUCH SENSE. AND it’s the way God made us to be, so you don’t feel like such a lousy person/spouse after you realize why the differences lead to conflict.

The divorce rate is so high because it’s so easy for husbands and wives to get trapped in the “Crazy Cycle” of miscommunication, misunderstanding, hurt, anger, and bitterness. This is information that our sons and daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends, etc. etc. need to know so they don’t go through all the pain and heartache that we’ve experienced in our own relationships.  You can see all kinds of stuff for FREE just by going to the website (www.loveandrespect.com)… like this little snippet on the “Crazy Cycle” or check out these FREE video segments… like the one called “Pink & Blue”. 

You can get the entire Love and Respsect video series through download for only $40, and I promise, it’s worth it!!! Click here. OR you can purchase each segment separately for $10. So if you’re skeptical, you can just watch the 1st segment to see if you like it. 

God’s timing is perfect. I am a child of a bitter divorce and years of resentment between my parents. I know the scars this can leave in people. We need to help others not put our children and ourselves through that!

It’s no accident that I saw the movie Fireproof, found the video & inspiration for Slow Fade, AND am in this awesome marriage class all in the same time frame. PLEASE take some time and check out the links above!

I love you all,

Baby’s First!

Yesterday evening, I photographed the Perry family (Cathy Perry Ministries)for the first time since Isabella was born 5 months ago (see my Precious Perry post in my April archives). As I was setting up, I asked Cathy if Isabella was sitting up by herself yet. She said that she could a little bit, but usually flopped over. She wasn’t sitting up all by herself yet…. 

Well look what Isabella did for the FIRST time, DURING our session!!!!  We were so excited … especially me to be able to be right there, not only being a part of that special milestone, but also able to photograph it for Trey & Cathy!

I just had to post a couple of images this morning

to make their day

 Love & Blessings,

First time sitting up! h.a.e photography - copyright heidi ecklor

Jax Fair

Posting a couple pix from the fair this past weekend. More to come…

 

 

 

Ryley & “Aunt Lorrie” … Ryley had a great time with you!

Love & Blessings,  

Ryley’s First Camera!

They beat me to it! You’d think I’D be the one to give Ryley her first camera. Her Uncle Don and Aunt Bobbie sent her a toddler digital camera, and boy was she ever excited!

 

 

 

 

 

This is Ryley’s new “cheese” face… too funny

 

 

 

 

This weekend, I’ll be creating maternity portraits for my good friends Barry & Leslie Bransford.  Barry has some of my images on his website. Check out Cappella Homes at http://www.cappellahomes.com/homes.html and click on the “view more photos” link under the Baroody Residence. You’ll see my name listed under the photos I took of the interior of the house.  Look around his classy site while you’re there too!

Have a GREAT day!

Love & Blessings,

Scheduling Portrait Sessions…

We’re into the busy holiday season now…this year sure did fly by. My calendar is filling up quickly! I received several more calls this weekend of families wanting portraits for Christmas presents. Thought I’d mention that in case you’re thinking of doing the same, especially if you’re wanting environmental portraiture, because I don’t have many openings left ;)   

Here are a couple more of the family from my last post…

 

Hope you all are doing well, and not eating as much Halloween candy as I am!!  I would have been fine is it weren’t for the 50% off leftover chocolate at Walmart, and my co-worker bringing in all her extra. Mmmmm… that sounds good. I think I’ll get some. Other people’s always taste so much better!

Have a great week!

Love & Blessings,