Yes, I have closed my appointment books. I had actually been totally booked for the last month, but I am such a softie I kept finding ways to make it work. I truly cannot work anymore appointments in at this point. It has been an incredible year and I am so thankful for everyone who has trusted me with their memories. I am looking forward to an even better 2010! A new decade! How cool is that?

Great news for those that are looking for portraits, I have a brand new charity to support. A very worthy cause and I hope everyone will tell their friends and come support it. Just in time for Valentine portraits. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift for valentines.

The year is going to kick off with the “Portraits for Hope” fundraiser. The Hope Center was established in 1996 to address the unmet needs of individuals infected with HIV-AIDS in Knox and surrounding 20 counties. Due to gaps in care for this population, Hope Center began developing and implementing consistent, practical, psychological and supportive care programs at no charge to patients and families affected by HIV-AIDS and other serious illnesses. Located in Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Hope Center is adjacent to physician offices. This location facilitates continuity of care between the hospital and home and allows patients to be followed from diagnosis through their last days.

So, the good news if you missed the Pet Portrait Fundraiser, you can join in on the Portraits for Hope! There will be more to come on this. Sign up for my newsletter and it will be emailed to you. I will blog about this again and please find me on facebook! I will be putting it on my “events”.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday!!!!