Crowns for Kids

Yesterday afternoon I was honored to participate in the 2011 Crown's for Kids to benefit Children's Miracle Network and the Miss Spokane Scholarship Fund.  The event kicked off with an official welcome from our MC for the afternoon tea and fashion show our own local beauty queen and celebrity Angela Monson.  Joining me for the afternoon fashion show were current and former royalty from the local or regional organizations. 

Glamarita supplied my unique handcrafted formal gown and Park Lane Jewelry provided the beautiful blue earring, necklace, and bracelet combination.   Thank you Cheri Moore for organizing this amazing event and allowing me to be a part of the afternoon.

Getting ready with Amy Clark, Mrs. Spokane County

Park Lane jewelry combo on ~ hair complete ~ ready to go!

Angela Monson describing the beautiful Park Lane combo

Glamarita gown with hairstylist Douglas McCoy

Pumpkin Ball

The Pumpkin Ball was a mix of fashion, fun, and creativity as the Spokane community came together for the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. 

My friend Stacey Davis and I helped out at the pumpkin carving station as the teams worked to create amazing designs.  There were nine teams of two comprised of medical professionals and Spokane celebrities.  The designs ranged from a fortune telling pumpkin to an iGourd.  Pictures of the winner and other designs will be posted for all in the coming weeks on the Pumpkin Ball website.

Can't wait for next year ~

Angry Birds ~ my fav

The pumkin carving queens

MC Kris Crocker getting ready to announce winners

Women's Survival Show

Wellness, community giving, and relaxation techniques were the theme for the Women's Survival Show on Friday, October 21st.  The event was not only fun but very informational.  I was blessed to participate and explain the impact of the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery to those in attendance.  We were able to enlist nursery volunteers for the increasing need as well as communicate how important it is to give back to the community.  Thank you Anna and Teresa for making the evening so much fun.

Inland Northwest Baby 2nd Annual Tea

I had the privilege of speaking at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Baby Tea party on Saturday.  The passion and drive of the founder Jesse Sheldon continues to amaze me.  This is a young man who at 13 decided to make a difference which continues to gain momentum throughout the community.  Please take a moment to visit their website and learn more about this organization.

First Mrs. Washington Rehearsal

Thank you Lakewood YMCA and Carla Richards, Mrs. Washington 2010, for hosting the first opening number rehearsal.  It was really nice to see everyone and learn some amazing choreography thanks to our fearless leader and pageant director Pam Curnel.  Hope to see everyone at the pageant on November 19th it will be an amazing event. 

September 23rd ValleyFest Hearts of Gold Parade

Friday night I was able to ride in the Hearts of Gold Parade kicking of ValleyFest 2011 in Spokane Valley.  The people and weather were amazing.  I was joined by Mrs. Spokane County, Amy Clark, on the back of a Eclipse thanks to the Appleway Auto Group.  Thank you to all the volunteers and parade goers who made this evening possible.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sterling Style

I was joined by fellow Sterling Savings Bank employees as we played hookey from work and went bowling to benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters.  Fun was had by all ~ even those on my team who suffered through my double digit bowling average.