Might seem like an unusual question to ask on a photographer’s blog, but blood donation through the Rhode Island Blood Center is something I routinely do.  It’s not as painful as you’d think and it only takes about 1/2 hour of your time.  The most tedious part is the preliminary paperwork and blood testing.  The actual donation can be as fast as five minutes!  And you get to have some yummy cookies and juice after your donation!  So, I’m encouraging you to Give Hope, Give Life, Give Blood by calling the Rhode Island Blood Center at (800) 283-8385.

If Oprah can have her Favorite Things, I can too!  Every Friday I’ll post something that is a favorite of mine.  It may not be as elaborate (or expensive!) as one of Oprah’s picks, but it’s still something that I think is a great product! So, without further ado (drumroll, please) my first Friday Favorite is Carmex Lip Balm!

  I have about a gazillon tubes of this stuff…in my car, in my bag, in the studio, in every room in the house (ok, you get the idea!).  It has SPF which is very important, it gets rid of chapped lips in a jiffy, and best of all it’s inexpensive!

I’ve been busily proofing the images from my pre-school picture day session.  I just wanted to share this image of “J” who was not too sure he wanted to have his picture taken.  After a very nice conversation about dinosaurs, I was able to catch this little grin.  Don’t you just want to hug him!!!

I’ve been featured by The Mogul Mom!! You can check out my interview at the Mogul Mom website: http://www.themogulmom.com/.  Leave me comment and let me know what you think! 

I absolutely LOVE this pose! Nothing like daddy’s button down and a pair of jeans. This is “S” and her son “C” (and yes they knew he was a boy!). Even though “C” decided to make an early arrival, I’m glad to hear that he’s now growing like a weed! Congrats to the “S” family!