Mrs. COLORADO® Pageant & Miss CO for America Pageant
with Jennifer Lamont '05 and Emily Stark '02
Amy Nugent '96 and Debi Moore '94
Shae Stuard '99 and Gina Harvey '98
with Tricia Dampier, '89 and State Director
Traci Holman '01, Elisabeth Cartmill '03 and Sheri Engstrom '04
with Raeanne Duca '00
Tricia, Raeanne and Janet Horvath '92
Debi
After the TTTS Race for Hope, I made a quick "wardrobe" change and drove to the historical Stanley Hotel in Estes Park for the Celebrations Bridal Show.
I signed autographs, took pictures and presented four lovely ladies with a chance to win the grand prize of $4000--found in the form of a ring, hidden inside a wedding cake! 
with Leonard and Scott of Colorado Sound
with Christie Adams, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Estes Park
This morning, I started the day at Washington Park for the TTTS Race for Hope. For those of you who aren't familiar with TTTS, it stands for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. "It affects pregnancies with monochorionic multiples when blood passes disproportionately from one baby to the other through connecting blood vessels within their shared placenta. One baby, the recipient twin, gets too much blood overloading his or her cardiovascular system, and may die from heart failure. The other baby, the donor twin or stuck twin, does not get enough blood and may die from severe anemia" (http://www.fetalhope.org/TTTS.htm).
The turn out was amazing despite the cold weather. I joined Bill Harris (former Denver Broncos) and Tom Terwilliger (bodybuilder and former Mr. America) in addressing the group before the run. 
with Lonnie Somers (Fetal Hope Foundation Founder), Bill Harris and Tom Terwilliger
Before the race
with co-owners of Tailored Angel
with fellow shopper Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. Colorado 2004)
Scott and I were honored to be a part of the B.P.O.E 607 Elk's Lodge in Idaho Spring annual Veteran's Dinner and Awards Night. In addition to all Veteran's, policeman, firefighters, EMTs and local teachers were honored at the dinner. I presented awards with Rick Scott (Veteran's Service Officer) to all of the honored guests. I also shared a few words with the group and I think it only fitting that I share some of those here in honor of all Veteran's on this special day.
When I think of Veteran's Day, I can't help but think of my lifelong friend, Steph. Steph and I grew up in the same small town of Wallace, Nebraska. Steph was like another sister to Mandy (my younger sister) and I. A few years ago, when she returned from Afghanistan as part of the 101st Airborne Division, she was so thoughtful to take her only free time to drive to Lincoln, where other friends of mine were hosting a baby shower for me. I was on an emotional roller coaster at the time--I was just starting my 7th month of pregnancy. But my emotions ran even deeper for my friend Steph who informed us that she would only be in the States for another month before deploying again--this time to Korea. I remember breaking down and crying. "How can they do this to you? I just feel so sorry for you." Steph immediately put her arms around me and said the following in my ear....
"Never feel sorry for me. Never feel sorry for any of us fighting for this country. Feel sorry for the fact that a war is going on in this world. Feel sorry for those who are suffering overseas. But never, never feel sorry for me. I chose this path for my life. I'm proud to fight for freedom."
Recently, Steph shared these words with me....
Thank you to all of the Veteran's, those currently serving in our military forces and all who have died fighting for this great country. Thank you for defending my freedom so that I too can write this story.
with Aimee Chevalier Newman of Chevalier Jewelers
with Trista Rehn Sutter (ABC's Bachelorette Season 1) 
with Julie Nutter, Mrs. Highlands Ranch 2007 and Trista Sutter
with Heather Allen and Brettne Shootman of Juice Plus
www.17ForLife.com
an amazing and relaxing massage!
with Aleina of Spavia Spa
with Ladonna Garcia
with Mike Bohn
with Attention Homes Event Committee Members, Jennie Arbogash and Allison Penner
I signed autographs for one of my generous sponsors, Body and Laser Aesthetics in Longmont, during their annual Open House. A number of people who attended the Open House watched the national Mrs. America broadcast, so it was fun to visit with them. My pictures from the national competition were also on display.
with Jennifer, Sherri Ellsworth (Mrs. NE 2002), Terri Krolikowski (Mrs. NE Director)
with fellow CO USA judge, Christina Sacha (Mrs. Greenwood Village 2006)
with fellow CO USA judges, DJ McDermott (Timothy D's Salon) and Christina Sacha
with Keena Bonella (Miss CO USA 2007) and entire CO USA judging panel
with Keena Bonella (Miss CO USA 2007) and Hilary Cruz (Miss CO Teen USA 2007)
(L to R) Debi Moore (Mrs. CO 1994), Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. CO 2004), Marney Duckworth (Mrs. CO 2006), Tricia Dampier (Mrs. CO 1989 and Executive Director), Raeanne Duca (Mrs. CO 2000)
Walking for the cure
with Vanessa Warren, Mom's In Motion-CO Springs Coordinator
with Coach Bill McCartney and Colorado's FCA Director
with Joe Coors
with Gale Coors
with Coach McCartney
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What a great night with Rashke on KOSI 101.1! It was so much fun to just chat with the girls! Tricia and I spent the evening speaking with Rashke about "wishes" and "goals," the Mrs. Colorado organization and my upcoming trip to the Mrs. America competition.
Adjusting my headphones
with Rashke
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