The American Heart Association's "Heart & Stroke Walk"

Saturday, June 6 the American Heart Association will host their annual "Heart & Stroke Walk". The Mrs. Colorado Organization stands strong in the fight against heart disease, and is proud to support this great event. As Mrs. Colorado 2009, I am excited to lead "The Queen of Hearts" group during the walk, and would like to invite all former Mrs. Colorado titleholders and the 2009 Mrs. Colorado candidates to join our group. The 2009 candidates are welcome to wear your local banner, and feel free to wear something RED!

We will meet at 7:30 am in front of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House (where our group picture was taken the night of the pageant) in downtown Denver. The walk will begin at 8:00 am and go until noon. I hope to see you all there supporting this great cause!

The American Heart Association's "Heart & Stroke Walk"

Saturday, June 6th

8:00 am-Noon

Meeting in front of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

92.5 The Wolf Radio Show Interview....my first appearance!

The Monday morning after I won was my first official appearance as Mrs. Colorado 2009. I did a live radio interview with host Tracy Taylor of 92.5 The Wolf. What a great way to start off this adventure!

Tracy Taylor, me, and Christina Sacha (Mrs. Colorado 2008)

Make sure to tune in to 92.5 The Wolf in the mornings and listen to Tracy!

A dream come true!

After vying for the crown for 4 years, it is an honor to now call myself Mrs. Colorado 2009 and be a part of this amazing group of women who’ve held the title before me. In addition, I’m honored to represent all the 2009 candidates who are undoubtedly some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met! This journey to becoming Mrs. Colorado was made possible because of the love and support I received from my “Mr. Colorado”, my parents, in-laws, family, friends and community. I would like to give a heartfelt THANKS to all of you! WE did it!!!!

As I sit here on my couch writing my first official blog entry as “Mrs. Colorado”, I think that the reality of what lies ahead is sinking in. I am so excited to work alongside my Director, Emily, and my “Sister Queens” in this upcoming year. The reigning Mrs. Colorado always has the opportunity to participate with and support such great organizations and events; I’m really looking forward to all of them. And Mrs. America will be here before I know it, which I am absolutely ecstatic about!

In closing, I would like to end with the lyrics to a song that I feel have summed up my 4 year journey to becoming Mrs. Colorado. I heard this song a few months ago, and was deeply touched by its lyrics. Ironically, this was the song that played during our “Top 5 Production Number” in the Mrs. Colorado Pageant this year. To everyone who’s ever had a dream….this is for you! Enjoy your journey!

“There’s always going to be another mountain

I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes I'm gonna have to have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there

Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side

IT’S THE CLIMB!”

-Miley Cyrus (The Climb)

Royal Regards,
Megan Yarberry
Mrs. Colorado 2009

Floating on cloud nine, as Mrs. Colorado 2009!

Mr. Colorado", my husband Scott. The king of my heart!

The Top 15....they were all such incredible women!

1st Runner Up, Rita Case....such a sweetheart!

The Top 5

What a proud moment this was to be photographed with some of the "Queen Sisters".

Me, Emily (the Acting Mrs. Colorado Director and Mrs. Colorado 2002), and Christina (Mrs. Colorado 2008)

My good friend and Mrs. Colorado 2008, Christina Sacha

The most incredible parents in the world!!!!

My wonderful in-laws!

My dear friend and mentor, Tricia (the Exectutive Director of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant, and Mrs. Colorado 1989).

I was VERY excited to wear my crown and sash into the restaurant after the pageant! And I have a very "picture happy" mom whom I'm sure will capture EVERY moment of my year as Mrs. Colorado! I didn't even get a chance to walk in and put my purse down before she was snapping pics of me! Love you mom!

Three of my GREATEST friends celebrating with me after the pageant. I wandered around the restaurant sampling all of my family and friends food, anxiously awaiting my giant hamburger to arrive!

The morning after the pageant, with my VERY proud "Mr. Colorado." We were both still on cloud nine. I am SO fortunate to have a husband who was equally as excited about this dream as me.

Mrs. Colorado 2009!!!!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Colorado 2009, Megan Yarberry!!!!!

The beautiful top 5 finalist wait to hear the results . . . .

15 former Mrs. Colorado titleholders were there to welcome our new queen sister!!

Check back soon to follow Megan's year as Mrs. Colorado 2009!

I HAVE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!

I can't believe in just a few days I will be crowning the new Mrs. Colorado!

This past year has been amazing!

Having made almost 60 appearances, I reflect on each one with fond memories and gratitude. This past year has made me a better person!

Thank you to the people of Colorado for all of your support and making me proud to represent this beautiful state!

Good Luck to all of the 2009 contestants!

I can't wait to see you this weekend!!

At Mrs. America in Tucson, AZ.

Celebrating a cancer survivor's remission.


Children's Hospital



The Heart Walk

Boo at the Zoo Heart Healthy Challenge

Make A Wish Foundation. Survivor and artist.

Mrs. America delegates.

Recipients of the Henry M. Porter humanitarian award.

Queen For A Day at Children's Hospital.

Henry Winkler at the Zarlengo Ball.

Veteran's Dinner.

With McGruff.

2009 Mrs. Colorado Tickets

Don't forget to get your tickets to the Mrs. Colorado 2009 pageant at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday May 16th @ 7 p.m.

Also, tickets are still available to watch all 45 contestants compete in evening gown and swimsuit at the preliminary competition held on Thursday, May 14th @ 7 p.m. at the Double Tree (225 & Iliff).

Purchase tickets by contacting the Mrs. Colorado office at 303-593-1199.

Tickets can also be purchased on the night of both events.

Don't miss YOUR favorite gal be announced Mrs. Colorado 2009!!!

Denver Bronco Cheerleading Final Auditions

I had such a blast judging the final auditions for the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders.

I quickly posed for a picture in front of the photos of the official squad just before they were announced to the crowd.

The event was open to the public at the DU theater. It was a packed house of Bronco fans!

With fellow judges.

Teresa Shear, Director of the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders, announces the new squad.

Congratulations to the 2009 Denver Bronco Cheerleaders!!

American Girl event at Loveland Girls & Boys Club

Mrs. Northern Colorado, Jody Brown, hosted a wonderful event at the Longmont Boys and Girls Club through American Girl.

The event was for young girls about how to handle "bullying".

It was a wonderful turnout with over 20 young girls who shared there stories of bullying and how they handled it.

I was honored to sign autographs and speak to the girls about having the courage to "speak up" about bullying and to encourage them to stand up for themselves.

It is always great when I can bring along my daughter, Lila, especially when a powerful message is to learn!

A few of the girls pose for a picture.

Pass the message on to children in your life.

Finally back to my blog!!

I have been away from my blog for about 2 months and glad to be back giving updates!

I have kept very busy over the past couple of months with preparing for the upcoming show on May 16th at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, launching my new business, the life of mommy & wife and of course being Mrs. Colorado.

I have more great things on the calender in my last few weeks as Mrs. Colorado so keep checking back!

The launch of my new website . . .

As my year as Mrs. Colorado starts to come to an end . . . it is bitter sweet.

It will be very sad to say goodbye to this title but I look forward to my future in this business.

I have started a pageant coaching and image consulting business.

I have been in this industry for 29 years and have coached girls throughout the country since 1994.

Check out my new website . . .

http://www.expertpageantcoaching.com/

I look forward to "Creating The Perfect You".

I am one of the official sponsors for the 2009 Mrs. Colorado pageant. I look forward to working with the new queen!

The Go Red For Women Luncheon

The Go Red for Women Luncheon was a successful event. I was honored to be a special guest and an ambassador for this years event.

My directors, Emily and Tricia have been so supportive throughout my year. They have always encouraged me to do something extraordinary. I love you ladies!

One of the keynote speakers for the event was Tricia Dampier. I was SO proud of her. I encouraged her to come to the casting call back in February to audition to be a speaker and representative for the national campaign. Her mother is a heart attack survivor and her story is so moving.
Tricia has been doing public speaking for nearly 20 years and is the founder of Girls Speak Incorporated.


Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007 was also there to show her support.

Pat Woods, Tricia's mother, survived a heart attack in Oct. She is a reminder of why we fight this disease.

Tricia's story of her mother's heart attack brought everyone to tears.

We Go Red for our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our friends.

Steve, board member of the American Heart Association and Patsy, one of my favorite survivors!

Miss USA pagaeant in Las Vegas

I had such an amazing weekend in Las Vegas at the Miss USA pageant!

Elizabeth Cartmill, Mrs. Colorado 2003, and I take a quick pic with Crystal Stewart Miss USA 2007. (l.o.l.)

Michael, make-up artist for Laura Mercier San Francisco, Elizabeth, Mrs. Colorado 2003 and Matt, writer & advertising expert out of New York.

Taylor Schettler, Miss Colorado Teen USA, looking beautiful as usual!


Michael and I just before the show. We had 3rd Row seats . . . it was awesome!

The Mrs. Colorado queens enjoying some photo ops!

Miss California director and Miss USA 1995, Shanna Moakler.

Miss Colorado USA 2007, Keena Bonella. I was on the judging panel the year she won!

The Basement Boutique

I had such a fun day being a special guest at the grand opening of Basement Boutique.

All of the high price pieces from the department stores are marked down 80%!

When you shop here, you are not only guaranteed a bargain but some great laughs as well. The owners are just so fun! Congratulations on your success ladies!

Graduation of Dale Carnagie

Thank you so much Rob and Shelly, my course instructors! What a fulfilling and life changing opportunity!

After 12 weeks, I received my certificate of achievement from the Effective

Communications and Human Relations Dale Carnagie Course.

Dale Carnagie Training is one of the gracious sponsors for the Mrs. Colorado pageant. They provide the queen with a full scholarship for this course.

I walked away with life lessons in human relations and public speaking that are priceless ! I received 2 special awards during the 12 week course. One for "outstanding performance" and one for "break-through performance".

Cheri Vargo of Dale Carnagie makes this scholarship possible for the Mrs. Colorado organization.

Supporting the MENC

The Mrs. America organization is a proud supporter of the MENC, the National Anthem Project.

Together we are on a mission to bring 1 million signatures to Washington DC to present to the House of Representatives to try and make MUSIC one of the core academic subjects in our public school systems.

The Canon City Spring Blossom Music Festival is one of the participants in the Colorado Music Conference and supporter of the MENC.

I was able to attend the 2009 Spring Blossom Pageant and speak on behalf of the Mrs. America organization and MENC and gain over 100 signatures for the petition to take to Washington DC.

Mrs. Colorado Shopping Day

The Royal Image Boutique hosted a shopping day for all of the Mrs. Colorado contestants. I was finally able to meet most of the contestants for this years upcoming competition on May 16th.

All of the women are so amazing and I can't believe one of them could be Mrs. Colorado 2009!!!

Pictured above with owner, Raeanne Duca and Mrs. Colorado 2004 Sherri Engstrom. Far left was a pleasant surprise visit by Miss Colorado USA, Patrice Williams just days before she left for Miss USA.

Royal Image Boutique Opens Second Location!!!

Shoppers enjoy the grand opening of the SECOND location of the Royal Image Boutique!

One of Mrs. Colorado's main sponsors, Royal Image Boutique, has opened a second location down south (near Park Meadows Mall). By appointment only @ 303-466-9216.

Pictured with manager, Carolina and Raeanne, owner and founder.

The Royal Image Boutique offers evening gowns and prom dresses from all of the top designers. Raeanne has designed dresses for Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America and MRS. AMERICA contestants (to name a few) for several years.

She has the winning touch!

Family Home Stead Gala

The Family Home Stead is a wonderful and necessary organization here in Colorado that provides short term low cost housing for homeless families with children. They help the parents make progress toward economic stability.

www.familyhomestead.org

The host and I had a great time getting the crowd ready for the evening. I had to bust his chops for his interesting wardrobe for the occasion . . . he said, "They told me SEMI-formal!" I can appreciate a comedian!

Fellow supporters and board members of Family Home Stead.

My handsome husband, as always, playing the part of Mr. Colorado!

The beautiful diamond earrings that were a live auction item.

I had so much fun showing them off to the crowd. The highest bidder was my husband! He thought I deserved them for an early birthday gift (thank you honey). The money went to a great cause which was a bonus!!

Go Red for Women Sponsorship Cocktail Party at Del Friscos

The American Heart Association held a beautiful cocktail party at Del Friscos Steak House to honor the sponsors of the Go for Women Campaign. We also welcomed several interested sponsors. Of course several survivors were on hand as well to share their stories.

Pictured here with Rosemary Lindsey, the Executive Director of the Go Red Campaign.

Sharing my story of why I do the work that I do to fight heart disease has been therapy for me since my husband's heart attack. I'm always honored when people tell me that I inspired them to make a change. Thank you to the AHA for having me as a guest speaker.

John also briefly spoke about the importance of educating about heart disease. He not only speaks as a survivor but as a physician as well.

Chris Rockwood, General Manager of Del Friscos. They were so gracious to host this wonderful event to show their support for the Go Red for Women Campaign. It was a beautiful event and the food . . . amazing!

Sandi Matt, assistant Manager of Del Friscos. They were such wonderful hosts. They donated the entire party. Thanks again Del Friscos!

John takes a moment to thank one of the generous sponsors of the Go Red Campaign, Charlie Nelson, President of Great West. Thank you again for all of your support.

Always there to support me . . . my handsome husband and favorite survivor John.

John and I were so grateful to meet a wonderful couple, Don & Trish Woods (pictured center). They had a very similar story as ours over 20 years ago. Trish was pregnant with her first child when her husband suffered a massive heart attack while on a bike ride.

The good news . . . over 20 years later he is still around to talk about it!

Patsy is a wonderful volunteer for the American Heart Association and a survivor of heart disease.

Again, thank you to Del Frisco's for hosting this wonderful event and providing such wonderful food.

Macy's Go Red for Women National Casting Call

What a great time I had at the Macy's Go Red for Women National Casting Call. I was on the judging panel with Sherri, quad bi pass survivor and Erika, morning host of Alice 105 Radio to try and narrow down the amazing candidates that came out to share their stories on film for the job of a national spokesperson for the Go Red for Women Campaign.

Cassie Bair and Sara Tobin from the American Heart Association put on a great event and I was so excited to be a part of it.

It was a great day in RED for the volunteers of the casting call.