More Pics from the Best Buddies College Ball

I worked on this event for a long time so sorry, but I am going to post a lot of pictures! I honestly felt so blessed to be part of this dance. I was so impressed with how kind everyone was that was part of it.

University of Utah chapter.

Mrs. Arizona and Mrs. Utah. Thanks for coming and helping so much Brooke!

My cute sister Michelle did all of the publicity for the ball.

Miss Sandy Lauren Robinson put together a little drawing to draw a king, queen, 2 princesses and 2 princes. The kids loved it.

All the royalty at the dance.

My non-existent muscles.

These are all of the queens that helped me with the ball except Kaitlin Hale (sorry we missed you!) Thanks girls!

The huge group that came from BYU.

This guy was so cute. He kept telling the band to turn up the music and then he would sit right next to the speaker. I was a little worried he would get ear damage.

Speaking at Granite School District Teen Mother Program

I had a choice opportunity today. I went to Granite School District's "Teen Mother" program to speak on my platform. As with every new speaking assignment I always wonder how in the world I am going to relate to these girls. I was a little worried. I really wanted to be able to express what was in my heart to these young women that I was sure needed the message of coping with adversity.

It ended up being a wonderful experience. So many of the girls had huge smiles on their faces. They were very receptive to my message. It was such a wonderful experience. I have always loved public speaking, but these experiences I am having sharing my platform are the best I have ever had. There are so many people out there with stories of overcoming. It has taught me a lot of lessons on judging people. I have had the opportunity to speak at the Utah Women's prison. I met so many wonderful women there. This has been the best experience ever.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Emily. Your "boys" love you!!!

Queen Bee Tea Commercial

I recorded a commercial yesterday! It was so much fun. I did a few little blurps about the tea coming up in February. Listen for them coming soon on Cozy 106.5 and a talk radio station (I am not sure which one, but it is the one that has Glenn Beck on it) and Radio Disney. So much fun! Don't forget to get your tickets early the deadline is February 14 for tickets sales. This is 2 weeks before the actual event. Buy tickets at project-lemonade.org. We just found out that Radio Disney will be providing "swag bags" for everyone that comes. I have heard there will be really great things in these bands and there might be a princess DVD inside!

25 Main in St. George

I am once again experiencing camera difficulties. I will get my Las Vegas trip on here little by little. My friend Laura was sweet enough to send me some of her pictures.

We went to this to die for cafe in St. George on the way down to Vegas. Here are some pictures of the decor thanks to Laura. It was so cute and the food was incredible. If you are ever in St. George, stop at 25 Main for their heavenly food.

Looking yummy, even though they are fake.

The group.

I don't know what we were laughing at, it must have been really funny :)

Honestly the most delicious cupcakes I have ever eaten.

Miss America

I just got home from Las Vegas. I was lucky enough to attend the Miss America pageant all week. It was so wonderful. The girl that I had picked from the beginning won. This is Miss Indiana. Such an amazing woman. She started crying when she won, a very genuine girl. She was perfect. I really was happy. Miss Utah, Kayla Barclay was also very amazing. This is the order of who won.

Miss America 2009-Miss Indiana

1st runner up-Miss Georgia - Chasity Hardman
2nd runner up-Miss Iowa - Olivia Myers
3rd runner up-Miss New York - Leigh Taylor Smith
4th runner up-Miss Florida - Sierra Minott

More pictures to come! I had a wonderful week.

Happy Birthday Hunter

Cute boys waiting to come down and see the birthday decorations. We love birthdays in our family.

Opening presents.

All day Hunter kept saying "Mera is coming!" He loves his cousin Symera.

Cutest picture of the birthday boy.

We went to get Hunter's cake and he decided he wanted basketball or golf. I tried to get him to get something like Power Rangers or Winnie the Pooh. He insisted. He got a cute basketball toy with it.

He blew out the candles on one try! He didn't even drool on the cake this year.

Debby gave great gifts to Hunter-he was thrilled about the candy!

Grandma Ann gave the greatest gift. Walkee talkees (how in the world do you spell that?) She even thought of having extras for the other boys.

Preview of the Best Buddies Ball

Today was the college Best Buddies Ball. I have been planning of this for a long time. It went so well. We really had such a great time. I had the best committee helping me. Everything went pretty smoothly thanks to them. It was a wonderful experience.

Kaitlin Hale, Miss American Fork came to help out. I have been so impressed with these queens. We had Miss Riverton, Sandy, American Fork and Kaysville.

The kids all got to put their names in the drawing for King, Queen, prince and princess. They loved it!

This girl gave me a huge hug...I couldn't get away! It was so funny. I really had so much fun.

Cute Brooke was so great to come and be here for this event. Everyone just loved her.

My dress was once again made by Nancy Durrant. She is honestly so amazing. I just told her what I wanted and she made it. I love having a friend that is so talented.

This was the greatest picture.