Monday, September 13, 2010 Day 5 – Interviews Today we had interviews.  I started the morning with a quick jog and a light arm workout to get my blood pumping and my brain working.  Then I grabbed a bite to eat, showered and headed to the “magic room” – where my makeup artist Kelly W [...]

Tonight we had an amazing dinner with all of the contestants, the Mrs. America Organization, Mrs America 2009 Andrea Robertson, the GM of Loew’s Ventana Brian Johnson and a few other dignitaries.  At the dinner, each contestant had the chance to present Brian with their state gift. I gave Brian an amazing gift basket filled [...]

Our 4th day at Mrs. America was filled with lots and lots of rehearsals.  We still have to learn our swimsuit production number, all of the opening number, our modeling patterns and the crowning formations.  Lots of work ahead of us.  We’re having a great time though!  I’m amazed that I’m eating dessert after every [...]

Day 2 was filled with rehearsals all day.  We learned the opening number and worked on walks again.  We still aren’t quite sure what the walks are going to be used for, but I’m sure we’ll find out.  I’ve been deemed the “dancer” in my group of contestants 1-10.  Mrs. Conneticut and Mrs. Colorado are [...]

  This morning we had our official swimsuit photo shoot at 6:15 am.  It was quite a sight to see – 51 women in swimsuit, heels, and large rhinestone earrings!  After our photo shoot, we were released to enjoy breakfast and then head to our first rehearsal with Frit and Frat Fuller, our choreographers.  We [...]

I started the morning with a nice run around the neighborhood, made breakfast and then sent the boys off on their way.  At 10:30 my makeup artist arrived and she made feel look and feel fabulous for my big day.  I love having a makeup artist!!!!  As I headed out of town, I stopped by [...]