Send off Party

I leave for Mrs. America one week from today! Whew---time has flown by! Mrs. KS US Rachel Murphy and Mrs. KS International Melanie Hansel threw me a send-off party yesterday. Friends and family attended with well-wishes! It is nice knowing that I have just an amazing support system! Thanks guys--love you!

Johnson County Parade

Charalet Dunnigan, Mrs. Johnson County 2008, invited me and Mrs. Geary County (Leslie Wilson) to join her in the Johnson County parade on Aug. 9 in Gardner, KS. The parade was "Favorite Holiday." Charalet came up with the great idea of using Mother's day as our car theme. We each wore sundresses and decorated the car with signs that read "one hot mama," "to do list...," and "Happy Mother's Day." We were so concerned about the heat...no need to be! It rained and was chilly! It was great seeing the two ladies...what a great day!

Titleholder weekend

What a blast we had the first weekend of August. Rich and Alvin hosted a "Titleholders' weekend" in Dallas. Allison, Mrs. OK, myself, Bobbie Jo Compton, Mrs. TX, and our director all attended. We had mock interviews, a fashion show, and stayed up late watching old pageant videos. The weekend was a great time to form new friendships and polish our skills as we all prepare for Mrs. America! Thanks Alvin and Rich!!