8/24/07 Welcome to Tucson Party

Inside the beautiful Rancho Valle Milagro after a night of dancing and watching the amazing Fire Dancers.

8/24/07 Gift exchange with Mayor Walkup

This is a photo in the hotel lobby right before we left to go to the Fox Theatre for a gift exchange with Mayor Walkup.

8/24/07 Rehearsal

Rehearsals in the Kiva Ballroom.

8/24/07 Breakfast

Breakfast in the Canyon Cafe with Mrs. Wyoming, Mrs. California, Mrs. Florida and Mrs. Hawaii.

Waiting in line for our dress and shoes

After rehersal we literally ran to the Mrs. America office to get our dress, shoes, cowboy boots and hat. The earlier you got there the better the selection. I think I'll be taking up track.

Canyon Cafe lunch on Thursday

Another delicious meal! I think I will end up gaining weight these two weeks:)

Video interviews

Today we got to do video interviews. Don't all the women just look beautiful.

Our breakfast at the Greens of Ventana Canyon

We enjoyed the most beautiful walk up to the Greens at Ventana Canyon and the breakfast was terrific. We even got bacon!!!

My roomie Mrs. Florida

My roomie Mrs. Florida and I. She is the best!

Orientation dinner

Our first night at the Mrs. America orientation dinner. The hotel is amazing, and the other women are super nice.

National Night Out

This is my new crime fighting K-9 friend I met while helping with the National Night Out. The National Night Out is our nations largest community crime prevention event held in Berwyn.

Announcing the Band American English

I really enjoyed being able to announce the band American English. They are rated as the #1 Beatles Tribute band not only in America but also, all around the world.

4th of July Parade

I met a new friend during the 4th of July Parade in Downtown Wheaton.

Thank you to all my friends and family that came to support and cheer me on at the Mrs. Illinois America 2007 Pageant held in Elgin Illinois. Your support and encouragement was such a blessing to me.

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