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Hey Gang!
I just wanted to write a quick post to let you guys know whats going on here lately.

As of Feb. 5th, Ive been down to a skeleton crew. Pam finished her testing and is now employed full time with the Burkburnettt ISD! Even though we miss her terribly, we are so proud of her and know that she is very happy in her new job!
She worked for us for quite a while and worked her way up to Office manager, and then last September went back down to Part time. She was a friendly face and often sent me email reminders about things pertaining to the studio and customers, etc. and kept me in line and organized.

We miss her! We are still interviewing for the position of Office Manager. We think we've found the right person but not totally sure. But pretty sure! So she may very well likely start part time soon, and then as she is ready in June become Full Time. (as the birds leave the nest at her home!) haha

My husband is working a lot in his new job and is away from home a lot! Its hard being like a single Mom, but as a military wife I'm used to it. I just dread it in the summer, when I have to mow the lawn and clean the pool and do all the honey dos that he used to do when he was home so much.

Thanks to all of you who have written about my mammogram results. I'm still waiting for test results and it is scary, but I know that things will work out they way they are supposed to.

Also thanks for your prayers about my DAUGHTER, she is going through a Horrible time right now and I don't want to elaborate, but its the worst thing that's ever happened to her and our family and we so appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Our new part time girl Breanna is working out great! I just wish she could be here more hours! Its always hard training a new person in all the millions of details of the job, but she is learning quickly and is eager to learn more and to help things run more smoothly around here.
And what would we do without GINA! ?Our awesome graphic artist! Shes really amazing and always surprises me with her creativity! Thanks Gina!

As you all know or maybe not. I am a perfectionist with my work, and I take great care and time with all my photos. I am the main Retouch artist these days (Since Keisha was diagnosed with cancer, I hear she got a clean bill of health at her last exam) and I do all the photography as well.

Oh one note! If you have been trying to call and arnt having much luck getting a HUMAN BEING On the line I apologize!

When I am in shoots I don't answer the phone, When I am in a Viewing session (They take 2 hours or more!) I don't answer the phone. (Would you like your Dr. to answer the phone while hes examining you? Im sorry but until I hire a full time Office Manager, Breanna gets over 20-30 calls a day oftentimes!)

Sometimes email is the best way to get me, because I can answer it when my work is done like at 1 Am. Email to PDIXIE@sw.rr.com



This is usually our slow time, but we've been fairly busy and I'm falling behind on returning all calls and getting pictures to the lab etc.

A Photography studio is a lot more work than most people Imagine! (If you dont believe me, then come volunteer one day and you will quickly see how crazy busy it is!) We spend a lot of time on the phone with people scheduling their appointments, then 2-3 hours during most photo shoots. Then 2 hours or more during the Viewing process, then the hours and hours I spend retouching the photos and sending them to the lab, then the time to sort and box the orders.
Then setting up your appt to pick up the order. We have over 9 hours or more in each customers order! Thats a lot when you add up that we do 9-10 per week! That's 81-90 hours per week!

Many days I work from 8 am till past midnight, 1 or 2 am. Its a tough job but I do love it most of the time.

Thanks for understanding. In a couple of months we will be celebrating our 14year in business here in Texoma! I sometimes wonder why I got into this crazy business. Its the hardest Ive worked in my life (and I used to be a UPS DRIVER!) But It because of you, our clients. That Ive grown to love and know so much. You are like extended family to this military wife who appreciates each and every one of you. And thanks again for the wonderful emails and cards for my birthday the other day. I love all of you!

Thanks again everyone, We appreciate you!

D.D.