Mrs. Nebraska 2010: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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!

Me, Mrs. Texas and Jennifer Hart-Mrs. NE 2009 showing our "affection".

I think self portraits are really funny!!

Me and Mrs. Texas Shannon Patterson at the Texas vs. NU game. I really should not have had this much fun at a game we lost, but couldn't help myself. Mr. and Mrs. Texas are wonderful!

Primrose Pre-School

I had the opportunity to spend the morning with some amazing kids over at Primrose pre-school. I read to several classrooms including Ava's. Here are her classmates!

My beautiful friend Charissa before the Miss Omaha Pageant. She is a beautiful girl, inside and out. And she is a Theta!!

Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure

It was an early morning! The day after my fundraiser - Jewels of Autumn was the Susan G. Komen Race for a cure. We were cold, but we made it!!

Ava, Cooper and I with the Storm Troopers at the Race for a Cure.

Me, Jennifer Hart - Mrs. NE 2009 and Ava at the Susan G. Komen race for the cure.

Jewels of Autumn

Mark and I at Lakeside hospital's annual fundraiser Jewels of Autumn. I was the co-chair for the third year this year. We raised approximately $150,000 for diagnostic services this year.

Darlene Kersey and I at Jewels of Autumn, Lakeside Hospital's annual fundraiser.

Jewels of Autumn fundraiser for Lakeside hospital. Me and my friend Tessa.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mrs. America 2010

At the beginning of September I had the honor of representing Nebraska at the Mrs. America pageant in Tucson, Arizona. Even though that night, I was not named Mrs. America, I felt like a winner.

I had the most amazing support group in Tucson and throughout the country. I am so incredibly grateful to all the people who helped me in this journey. I had the opportunity to meet stunning, beautiful, funny women whom I hope I have the opportunity to see again.

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, notes and kind words. This has been an amazing experience, and I encourage anyone thinking of competing to go for it. It is definitely worth it!