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Wohoo! I can NOT believe it's time for Miss America 2010 already! Wow! I have been delegated to plan a get together for the Miss America Class of 2008 next week in Las Vegas! I am BeYoNd excited! Things have been moving at 100mph so I feel like I haven't had a chance to even really think about everything! I wish I were staying in Vegas more than two days, but I am extremely thankful with what God has blessed me with.Plans with Miss Kentucky ('08), Kaitlynne Postel and Miss All American City, Becky Minger, are under way...for our ventures in Vegas! I like that..."Ventures in Vegas!" I'll have to remember that when I return. Last year for the MAO '08 reunion I was a part of a Glam It Up Fashion Show then we had a party at the Hawaiian Tropics club inside PH. Also last year, there were nearly 30 returning MAO girls! The numbers are dwindling which is bound to happen with everyone moving all over the country and marriages and some of my sisters are getting ready for babies! Miss Idaho, Sadie (Quigley) Simpson to name one! I will be joined by the following Misses: KY, WV, DE, AR, WA, NV, KS, LA and of course our Miss America!
Check out YouTube for a couple of videos from the contestants "arrival" to Planet Hollywood. In years past, they've held the event outdoors so passersby can stop to get a glimpse of the Miss America girls but due to the rain, they took it indoors. If I'm looking at the picture correctly, they are situated one floor above the casino, on the same level with the auditorium where Stomp plays. Ahh...memories!
Well I have a big assignment due Monday and my first exam in one of my comm classes next week. I also have to get together with my group for a small project that's due when I return from Vegas. My body is fighting off a bad cold. I still need to share all about my internship with you and I haven't even begun to think about packing or even what I'll wear in Vegas! It's still a big deal to me, ha! I probably won't update until I return from Vegas. So for now keep clicking on Abby's blog and continue to support our Miss Ohio, ERICA...Miss AmERICA!
Love & Blessings.
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I have a couple of things to share today! Click HERE for a few photos from Erica's send off, most of which are already on my blog but there are other pics included in the album now, too! This past Wednesday, Martha Campbell (ED for the Miss Clayland program) coordinated a surprise get together for Erica while she was in Columbus at Ohio State's Woody Hayes Athletic Training Facility!
She mentioned this to me on Sunday & wondered if Steve & I would be interested in going & helping out! "Of course" I said, it's something we wouldn't miss! I offered to help & Martha took me up on it by asking me to bring shredded chicken sandwiches! Mind you, this is not something you can buy...it has to be homemade. My first attempt at homemade shredded chicken was...good! I say as I heave a sigh of relief.
Erica was truly surprised when she walked upstairs to the "party room" at the training center to see all of her "Columbus friends!" We spent a couple of hours just sharing in the moment & mingling with one another then Jimmy Cordle (#64 for OSU, center on the offensive line) took us on a tour of the facility! It was amazing! It should be...it cost close to $20 million to build! Steve & I really had a good time that night & I loved being able to spend more time with Erica before she's off to Las Vegas!I was a part of our first meeting in 2010 for OPCE (Ohio Partners in Character Education) this week. We get together quarterly & January is always fun because we set our goals for the coming 12 months! I was able to help the last meeting by assisting in scheduling the committee's trip to Orrville where they are a Community of Character! Our next task is to create different "ice breaker" activities for school principals & teachers! The mission is to get educators thinking about their own character which will in turn help them display good character traits to their students! There are a lot of exciting things in store for OPCE this year & I'll keep you posted.
Erica leaves for Vegas on Thursday so say a little prayer for her! And I leave in less than two weeks! As always, check Abby's blog because she is amazing at keeping everyone updated & check this out: 2010 Miss America Pageant Events
Blessings for your week!
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I hope this new year is treating all of my readers well so far! Year after year, Steve & I go to dinner & typically end up at 12:15am, ready to pass out. And...year after year, we say we should do something for new years eve the next year. We followed through this time & had a small get together at our house! We watched "Funniest Videos" & "Whose Line is it Anyway" & we also played charades! It was a lot of fun but next year, I think I'd like to get dressed up & ring in 2011 'Quantum of Solace' style...or something!
I've been MIA for a couple of weeks and the same thing is going to happen in the weeks coming up.
Here's a "little" synopsis of why you won't be hearing from me too much: I'm in my second week of Winter Quarter. Steve & I got season tickets to the OSU men's basketball games. I'm currently working three jobs. I started my internship with SBC Advertising last week. I have an Ohio Partners in Character Ed meeting this week. I attended Miss Ohio's send off yesterday. Steve is on an indoor soccer league. Faye is on the 7th grade girls bball team...and I'm going to Vegas!!!!!
Whew! Just thinking about everything kind of makes me cringe...but deep down inside, I do love it!
That's right! I'm going back to Las Vegas to take part in the Miss America 2010 extravaganza and to support our own Miss Ohio, Erica Gelhaus!!! I had a good time at Erica's send off celebration in St. Henry yesterday. There were close to 200 family, friends & supporters at Romer's Catering for the celebration! We were able to mingle for a while before the show started. Our hostess for the show (Miss Ohio '08), Karissa Martin, was not able to journey up due to weather. Mr. Mark Schnitkey stepped in for her. Others that took the stage to fill in were myself & to entertain was the rest of Erica's Top 5: Becky Minger, Nanciann Strosnider, Jenna Wilson & Ellen Bryan.
Erica modeled a couple of visitation dresses, an evening gown, interview outfit, talent gown & a couple of miscellaneous arrival/luncheon outfits...that she'll wear in Vegas! It's not uncommon, but Erica looked spectacular yesterday! She just shined! I am beyond thrilled to go back to Vegas for my third year...this time to cheer on "my" first runner-up! It's crazy how time flies and what can happen in only 2 years! I am SO excited for Erica!
Here are some photos from Miss Ohio's send-off: 
I would like to share more about my time in St. Henry with you, how this quarter is going so far, about my internship, my trip to Vegas & about some other exciting things happening in my life...but like I said, time is flying by! I promise I'll write more...soon! Please check back!
Love & Blessings!
I would like to share more about my time in St. Henry with you, how this quarter is going so far, about my internship, my trip to Vegas & about some other exciting things happening in my life...but like I said, time is flying by! I promise I'll write more...soon! Please check back!Love & Blessings!
P.S. Check out Abby's blog! She has a great article regarding Erica & her interview prep on it!
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Winter quarter is almost upon...me, but it seems as though Autumn quarter just ended. I completed my finals with great haste and am glad to put it behind me. The upcoming quarter is not going to be a cake-walk however. With that said, you may not be hearing from me much.
In the midst of finishing up classes I was able to go back to an organization that I love so dearly and have been helping the past five years...Salvation Army, Christmas Cheer Program. I squeezed in a few hours at a local Columbus church where I volunteered and got families registered for their Christmas Cheer gifts! I typically do registration plus help out at check-in on the days families go to the Ohio State fairgrounds to pick up their food and toys, but the Salvation Army already had all the volunteers they needed. Even though it was something I was thoroughly looking forward to, it was a blessing to them. Next year I'm hoping Steve can come with me, I'll just have to remember to sign up earlier!
After some of the chaos settled, Steve & I did attend our first Ohio State men's basketball game! 'Tis the season for basketball because that game was followed up with my sisters first 7th grade girls basketball game! The Vikings didn't win but it was a good game, Faye even scored a basket...in the opposing teams hoop, but still! It was TOO cute, she was nervous but it hasn't happened since! Don't laugh! ;o)
I then had the pleasure of traveling up to Mansfield to be a part of the 2009/2010 Miss Mansfield competition! I was honored to co-emcee the pageant with outgoing Miss Mansfield, Nanciann Strosnider. Those days make for long ones but they're totally worth it. I'm sure everyone involved would agree with me. I'm a bit late on this & I'm sure you've seen them all, but here are a few photos:
Before I knew it Christmas was here (and now it's gone, sad face)! We got our first very own "real live" tree! For those of you who are Jessica Nelson (Ha!) and attended Miss Mansfield, you know the inside joke about "real live!" Scroll below to see our tree!The past two weeks have been filled with wonderful Christmas festivities! We had many, many family gatherings including the "Evawillialbermow", "Smikellalber", "Calbert" & "Willialber" get together's! Along with all the gatherings and company Christmas parties, we also made it to my sisters Christmas Choir Concert, where she had a solo! She sang a Taylor Swift song called "Christmas Must be Something More." I took a video of it & hope to put it on the blog soon...it was good!
I've got some exciting things coming up...other than only being six classes away from graduation! I got a "new job" plus was offered an internship with the same company. One of my best friends and I have started something new & very inspiring! I hope to share a new website & info about this with you soon!
For now...HAPPY NEW YEAR! I can't believe 2010 is right around the corner! A new year brings many great and new opportunities. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope..."
{1 Peter 1:3}
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Here's a slide show I found of Erica: Bowling with Miss Ohio! There's a really good photo of The Gelhaus family in the mix, too!
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Merry Christmas!
I apologize for my lack of blogging. Life has been really crazy busy! I have another week off before winter quarter starts & I hope to blog before classes begin. For now, here's a photo of our first ("real") Christmas tree!
Sending all my love & wishing everyone a blessed Holiday & a very Happy New Year!
Oh! And follow Santa on this tracker, here!
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