Congratulations Miss America Teresa Scanlan

A heartfelt congratulations to our new Miss America Teresa. You have made Nebraskan's very proud!

More Lincoln Women's Expo

Darlene, me, Shannon, and Mindy infront of the Breast Cancer Awareness booth at the Lincoln Women's Expo.

Lincoln Women's Expo

We had a great time yesterday at the Lincoln Women's Expo with Mr. Sean Connery. He looked and sounded just like him!

Pictures for Mrs. Nebraska

I had a great time Thursday taking pictures with Rich Deyo for the Mrs. Nebraska book. Joe Bohac came down to help me with my makeup!

Q98.5 Radio Interview

Last week I had the opportunity to meet Pat and JT of 98.5 and talk a little about Parkinson's disease and what movies make men cry. They were really fun!

Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas with our family. Santa was very good to us.

The Tower of Terror

This is Ava's first ride ever on the Tower of Terror!! She did so well and even asked to go again.

Thanksgiving at Disney

The coolest 3D glasses!!

We spent Thanksgiving in Orlando with our family. Here is a picture with us and Chip and Dale.

Ava's First Cheer Competition!

The Miss Amazing Pageant

The Miss Amazing pageant is a pageant for women with special needs. It was created by Jordan Somers, a high school senior, this was her fourth pageant to put on. Here are the winners of the Miss Amazing pageant with their judges. Kayla and I really got into it! I had a wonderful time and was honored to be part of such a neat event. Incredible job Jordan.

Me and Kayla with one of the winners at Miss Amazing. Someone asked Kayla and I if we were related. A very nice compliment for me!!

One of my favorite winners at the Miss amazing pageant.

Miss Amazing Pageant - Talent Night

All of the Amazing talent at the Miss Amazing Pageant. This was at the end of the talent competition.

Me and Mindy Schreiber (Miss Douglas County) at the Little Miss Amazing Pageant. The first night we had the opportunity to judge the talent portion. It was incredible. The girls all did a fantastic job.

Kayla Batt (Miss Omaha) and I spent the weekend together judging the Little Miss Amazing pageant. It was great getting to know Kayla. She's awesome!

I had the honor of judging with Dee Somers at the Little Miss Amazing pageant.

Ambassador of Hope Gala

Senator Ben Nelson and me at the Ambassador of Hope Gala October 26, 2010.

Former Mrs. Nebraska Kathleen Valentine and me at the Ambassador of Hope Gala.

My next door neighbors Dan and Debbie Brown with me at the Ambassador of Hope Gala.

Rodan and Fields

My friend and now business partner Shannon Patterson has introduced me to a new skin care line by the makers of Pro-Active. It is called Rodan & Fields and is FANTASTIC!! I love it. We had a wonderful weekend together. I can't wait to see her again.

The Day after the Texas Game!

Mark and I with our good friend Sean McDonough from ESPN. He was in town announcing the Texas vs. NU game and was able to stay long enough to sneak in some golf. It was a fabulous weekend with great friends!

Me, Sean McDonough and Shannon Patterson (Mrs. Texas) the day after the Texas game. The boys were all golfing so we walked down to see them on #15.

Mark, Derek, John Patterson, Aaron Blair, Matt Davison and Sean McDonough all golfing the day after the Texas game. It was definitely a top 10 day!

Texas vs. Nebraska Game with Mrs. Texas

Holy cow! We had so much fun at the Texas game. A huge thank you to Mike and Renee for their wonderful hospitality. The tailgate was awesome!! Also a big thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Texas for coming to see us.

John and Shannon Patterson (Mr. and Mrs. Texas) came up to join us at the Texas vs. NU football game. Unfortunately we lost, but we had an amazing time. Can't wait to see them again!