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.

Cobra Classic for Ronald McDonald House

This memorable Sunday was full of celebration, remembrance, amazing hats and some beautiful polo ponies as Ronald McDonald House celebrated the 7th annual Cobra Polo Classic.  I was blessed to to help out at the event and witness Spokane at its finest.

The day started with a memorable tribute to 9/11 and included skydivers holding banners of children who had stayed at the house during their battle with cancer.  I was able to witness my first polo match and help serve champagne to all during the stomping of the divots.  For all of this I have only word AMAZING.

Thank you to Ronald McDonald House for allowing me to be part of this amazing day!





Leslie and I working the silent auction tent




Getting ready to serve during the 'stomping of the divots'



Match in progress

Moses Lake Fashion Show

Walmart in Moses Lake was the venue for a recent back to school fashion show to benefit Children's Miracle Network.  I was lucky enough to be joined by several other Mrs. Washington contestants and their daughters.  Amy Evers (Mrs. Pierce County), Tiffany Carvo (Mrs. Moses Lake), and Amy Clark (Mrs. Spokane County) with their daughters modeled the latest back to school fashions.  My daughter Haley helped me at the face painting station creating a true mom/daughter event.  Pam Curnel served as MC and was truly amazing!  Fun was had by all as we raffled a BBQ with all proceeds going to Children's Miracle Network.  Thank you Walmart and Mrs. Washington team for making this a memorable Saturday afternoon.

Getting ready for the show!

Haley hard at work

Amy Evers, Mrs. Pierce County

Concentrating on a basketball design