Inky-Dinky-Do Blog

It is time again.... The Annual Scavenger Hunt!!!

You spoke- we listened!  I know we have a lot of teachers that play and complained about the timing so this year no excuses!  Not to mention lots of crazy fun!  Watch the blog this week for rules, the items and a fun little twist because we can!

Out of the office-phone lines and Angela out this week...

Sorry to fall off the radar guys.  During our move we ran int oa couple snags- transferring phone lines and what not.  If you haven't been able to reach us via phone- fear not- email is getting answered- phones are getting sorted out.  We had a great idea to transfer the phone to Angela's cell Friday night- only we didn't anticipate Angela's son ending up in the hospital!  Yes, just what every Mom with a child in the trauma unit needs- a ringing phone.  Since we couldn't un-transfer the phone at that point we had to let them roll.  Now that Max is back home and phone line should be taken care of we will be returning whatever calls weren't lost in translation so to speak!  Again email is a great way to reach me during the move.  The studio is closed until next week and with Angela being out for obvious reasons we are running just a touch behind in getting the studio move settled. 

We do want to thank The Center for Neuro Skills in Bakersfield for being so helpful to us this last week.  They were wonderful at explaining things to Angela's family and giving recommendations.  We are happy to report that Max is home from the hospital and doing much better.  A very big thank you to our clients for understanding and allowing Angela to step back as needed.  Now we all agree that it will be great to have her back soon since I don't even know how to access voice mail!  :)  Yes, it is a good thing that I use the camera and not the phones!

2009 Changes

(new posts will appear below this one so scroll down if this is old news to you!)

2009 is all about simplicity- for us & for our clients.  The kind of simplicity that brings peace, simple joys and sense of family.

I know we have been pretty quiet lately on the blog.  We have been pondering what changes we wanted to make for the new year.  It was worth the wait because we have some serious changes coming your way! 

I have so loved watching all our inky-dinky-do kids grow up and document their lives.  We also have become part of the Bakersfield community since moving here and we aren't too proud to acknowledge that economic times have impacted our area and many of our clients.  So many of you have become like a big extended family for us and of course would love to still see the kids grow and share in the little joys that happen.  So we have reached a decision.  We are opting to close our boutique on Calloway Drive and focus soly on the studio and creating the best value for our clients.  Sure the boutique was nice, but at the end of the day staying affordable to our clients during a tough time is more important.  Angela will still be scheduling and thanks to modern technology she can do that virtually anywhere.  Previews will happen at the studio instead of the boutique.  So the only difference is you get to come back to the studio and visit me twice!  I'll make sure that candy bowl is refilled!   The studio will be as it has always been by appointment so that we may give you our full attention. 

Because we are moving stuff around (you notice there is no photo of boxes piled high!) we are essentially closed until the 9th of Feb.  Now don't panic, orders moved over and we will be checking them in next week, appointments will be scheduled, we are just buried in boxes.  My office is looking suspiciously organized thanks to Kim today!  The studio is getting a face lift and we are getting excited about the new set up.  Sometime, I'll have to tell you all about my trip to IKEA... never been in one and they sent me alone... you can only imagine! 

So in review.... the boutique location is closing and  we are revamping things at the studio to give our clients the best possible value and keep inky-dinky-do portraits an affordable luxury.  Prints are at the studio and scheduling will continue with a slight break for remodeling.  Watch for updates and new stuff to come! 

The path to the studio door.  Ok- when it isn't winter!  The roses should be great this spring!

St. Francis attends the Track Meet

Today was a crazy day following the Girls Giving Back.  I actually spent the day with some crazy young ladies from St. Francis.  Yes, Madison decided to give track a try this year.  So of course we had lots of fun watching the different events.  We decided we had to share some of the images I caught today while I was being just another Mom at a track meet!

 

The only way to them all was to do a little video.  So let's check it out! (yes, you can add the video to your own website- of course a link back is always appreciated guys.)

St. Francis at the Track Meet- photos of course by inky-dinky-do.

Terrio Spring Classic

We had a great time the other night with some great young men.  Stockdale and West met up in the final Championship for the Terrio Spring Classic 2008.

Sit back and have a peek...

Win a Free Got Game Session- updated with Winner!

So  here is a shot at winning a FREE
got Game session...
and this one is easy! 

Post in the comments bellow what you think the game score will be for the Broncos verses the Detroit Lions (this Sunday).  You don't have to be a Broncos fan but of course Mike prefers it! 

Closest person to the actual score wins!
Good luck sports fans!

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Congratulations Erik! 

Call Angela to set up your session!  661-588-1984... but don't gloat too much... her and her husband are also Broncos fans! 

Rendezvous Special- Team Spirit

Need to distract the husband for a few minutes at half time?  We've got just the ticket!

Inspired by my dear husbands love of the Broncos I've decided not to fight it and instead join in the fun this year!  So for all of us that have husbands that love this team or that team let's give them a little something to be distracted by!  So grab his jersey and join us for the fun!

Mini sessions are perfect for a one look update and only take 30 minutes!

$100 for session with free digital lipo included on all finished prints for the first 15 ladies that book!

November 13th & 14th- limited availability so book now! 

call the boutique at 661-588-1984

XSports Video

i think this is every parents nightmare.  5 Stories up..... yet he does walk away- watch the whole video because they show close up at the end.- remember he walks away from this.... amazing.  It should be an ad for helmets for sure!

I'm now off to hide my kids skateboard!