Colorado NAM 2011

Congratulating Abi on her win in her division at the Colorado National American Miss Pageant. I have watched her compete in numerous pageants over the past few years. I will say this much about Abi, she is fearless!!! I love that about her!

It was wonderful seeing the Ashleys. You may recognize the Ashley on the left from a previous post where she won first runner up at MAOT. The middle Ashley I met at the Colorado International pageant the year I competed. She did a great job as a NAM queen!

Yes, it looks like the theme for the night was black, white and blue. Here I am congratulating client, Chloe, on her win as Miss Colorado Jr. Teen NAM along with Michelle, who is Mrs. United America.

Congratulations to Chloe on all her trophies and winning her division. It was such a pleasure working with her. She is a hard worker and learns quickly. Good luck at Nationals this November!

Miss Colorado Pageant 2011

I attended the Miss Colorado Pageant with two of my dear International friends. Jamie (L) was Miss Colorado International 2009 the same year I was Mrs. Colorado International. We made appearances and attended nationals together. Brie (R) was the first runner up to Jamie at Colorado International that same year. It was so wonderful catching up with both of these special ladies.

I was finally able to congratulate pageant client, Kristen, on her win at Miss Colorado Coed. She is the newly crowned Miss Colorado Coed. This was only her second appearance. I am so excited for her and the year ahead.

 Ashley was first runner up at MAOT. I have known Ashley for a couple of year both through pageantry and through my son who attends the same high school. She is genuine and giving. Her true beauty radiates from the inside out.

Fundraiser for Ashley

I had a wonderful time at the fundraiser for pageant client, Ashley. She is Jr Miss Colorado-World Teen. It was held at a fabulous barbecue place where I ate far too much yummy food. She also held a silent auction. It was a great evening and a great excuse to get my husband to take me out to dinner. Good luck at nationals, Ashley!!!

Road Trips, Cadillacs and Other Distractions

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 I was honored to be invited by Angela Breidenbach to judge the inaugural America's Super Ms pageant in Hamilton, MT.

 Kathy Lauer, Beauties of America 50's was also on hand to judge. It was so wonderful getting to know her.

 This was the panel of judges: (L-R) Kathy, Myself, Angela, Nikki, Lindsey and Lonie. What a wonderful group of women!

 Couldn't resist a picture with this beautiful crown!

 Janet started this pageant to spread the word about buckle your seatbelt after loosing her daughter in a car accident. She is an amazingly strong woman and very organized. This was one of the best run pageants I have ever attended!

 Each of these women is so passionate about their platform as well as seatbelt safety! They have an exciting year ahead of them.

America's Super Ms Pageant

Colorado Coed Kick Off Party

Although I was not going to make the whole weekend for the Miss Colorado American Coed, I was able to stop by the Kick Off party for the weekend. I was able to catch up a bit with outgoing queen, Chelsi Rose. She is an amazing young lady. I look forward to following what she does next.

Congratulations go out to two of my clients, Kristen Littlepage who won Miss Colorado American Coed and Ashley Shea who won Miss American Coed Junior Teen! Way to go ladies!

Heart Walk

This was my fourth year participating in the American Heart Start walk. I met this young lady three years ago when I volunteered at Mrs. Colorado International. She is a survivor and inspiration!!

I was asked by Michelle Wegner, a survivor and Mrs. United America to be on her team this year. When she had to attend the Texas United America Pageant, I volunteered to be the team captain. Here we are: L-R Myself, Darleen Dudly and Kiara Willaims. What a wonderful morning and a great cause!

Colorado Cinderella Pageant

On Sunday, I attended the Colorado Cinderella Pageant. I was impressed with the young ladies who were competing. The talent portion was amazing and the fun fashion wear was so much fun. I was thankful I had Emma with me to point out what was going on. She was Cinderella Tot 2010.

It is always wonderful meeting up with the United America ladies. Michelle, Mrs. United America (L) is Emma mom. She is such a lovely lady. Teresa, Miss United America (R) is always upbeat! It was a wonderful afternoon. Congratulations to the winners!

NAMI Walk

I was invited to emcee the NAMI Colorado Walk. It was great to see so many people come out to Stapleton to support this cause. We had about 750 people attend.

My dear friend, Erin Feltes, opened the ceremony with her rendition of the National Anthem. I was so glad she could honor us with her beautiful voice.

A bagpipe band lead the way for the walk after the opening ceremonies. I always love the sound of bagpipes. What a great way to kick us off.

I was the captain for the "Taking The Ugly Out Of Mental Illness" team. Joining me are (L-R) Shannon Morgan, Mrs. Colorado United States, Laurie Pierce, Colorado Dream Girls Queen of Queens and Lizzy Maddox, Colorado Dream Girls Supreme Beauty. Thanks ladies for your support!