Send Off/Silent Auction at The Pour House

You'll find this hard to believe but we had a pretty busy weekend before I left for West Virginia! Our daughter had her prom on Saturday evening. I enjoyed spending the day with her taking her to have her nails, hair, and makeup done before the big event. Seems like just yesterday Brian and I were bringing her home from the hospital. Time flies so quickly!

We also had a local send off party/silent auction in our wonderful town of Friend! The Pour House was our incredible host for this event. You MUST visit The Pour House! Carrie and her staff are amazing! The wines and food are divine. If you are ready for a relaxing afternoon or evening, come visit us in Friend! You will not be disappointed. Alot of people came out to wish me well at Mrs. America and also to support the American Heart Association. I am so incredibly thankful for the support I have!

Dress Fittings & other Personal Pamperings!

I've said it often....it takes a village to raise a beauty queen! :) HA!! I am blessed to have many people that have made my journey soooo enjoyable. Their advise and expertice has been so helpful! Luckily I have some amazing people that keep me looking good! Fawnia Opp - Owner of Rumors Hair Design is the most incredible hairstylist. She has taken care of my tresses for several years. ( Thank God!!) Incredibly talented, she has amazing creative vision. Another great individual is Felicia Radu...she is one of the most amazing women I have EVER met. She also happens to be the worlds most amazing seamstress ever!! She is magical!! She transformed several outfits for me and made sure everything fit me like a glove before I left for Mrs. America. Thank you Thank you Thank you!! And i truely don't know how I survived before meeting the ubur -talented Dustin Hajek of Bungalow Eight!! You really know how to frame my eyes!!

March Madness - Media Frenzy!

I had the opportunity to be a guest on several media outlets before I left for Mrs. America to discuss the Mrs. Nebraska pageant and competing for Mrs. America.

I love early mornings (really I do!) So I made the most of my early trip into Lincoln and hit up the Broadcast House! They were gracious enough to let me on 3 of their morning shows! Here I am with Gina & Joe from B107.3

The crew from Froggy 98

and John & Jack from KLIN. Thanks so much!!

I also made it on TV!!
Jon & Taryn Vanderford invited me to be a guest on their couch on the First at Four newscast on KOLN/KGIN Channel 10/11. They are so wonderful. Jon and my husband Brian have been buddies for a while!

I also was invited out to NTV to be a guest on The Good Life! I loved it...just like hanging out with the family! I also was fortunate enough to meet one of their other guests, Mr. Jorn Olsen, a very talented photographer. He presented me with his beautiful book...Across a Wide Horizon, which features gorgeous photos of Nebraska.

With The Good Life's producer, Jamie Darby.

March Madness!

I pride myself in being a multi-tasker and the time before I left for Mrs. America was no different! I enjoyed two send off parties, made the media rounds, arranged for last minute dress fittings and a little personal pampering before departing for West Virginia! On Sunday, March 20th I was honored at a send off party hosted by Debbie Anstine ( Mrs. Nebraska 1998) and Susan Meyerle ( Mrs. Nebraska 2004). It was a beautiful afternoon and I received great words of wisdom and wonderful gifts! It is such an honor to be part of an amazing sisterhood!