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I haven't been training so this should be interesting. I work out and can run a decent stretch, but biking is a whole different story. And I know our Miss Ohio has been diligent about preparing for the bike tour, so hopefully I can keep up. It will also be amusing because the bike I'm riding is not mine...so wish me luck! Wish US luck!
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We held a yard sale this weekend...and I'll never do it again! It's SO much work. Too much work for the outcome. Salvation Army is getting a nice donation this week!
There are a few items I really want to sell/need to sell. Suits never go out of fashion...for pageant contestants! These suits are perfect for fall/winter appearances and were only ever worn a few times each. The white one I even wore at Miss America! Oh...and they no longer fit me!
The Jessica Simpson hair extensions were a mistake. A friend of mine helped me purchase them and they ended up being blonde on the ends! She said "Just dye your hair to match." Are you kidding?!
Here are the BRAND NEW hair extensions...on craigslist.
Express suit...on craigslist or on Facebook.
Blessings for a good week!
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Steve and I try to go to the Ohio State Fair every year! He likes the 4-H building, I like the horses. He likes the nature area, I like the "flea markets." We both like the food. The entertainment is pretty good, too. We spent 4 hours at the fair before finally sitting down to watch the "Miss Ohio Veterans Road Show" where Miss Ohio, Ellen Bryan, was hosting and singing. Here are some pics:
We attended a family wedding the other weekend. My uncle, who happens to be SEVEN years younger than me, tied the knot! I also started planning my sister-in-laws bridal shower. Oh, and I got a promotion at work. So that's fun! I will be at liberty to share more about my promotion next week.
Miss Ohio is in Orlando cheering on Ohio's Outstanding Teen, Kelsey Barrett! I hope to bike with Ellen on her bike tour, for Children's Miracle Network, in a couple of weeks. I have a bike that was handed down to me by Steve's grandmother. It's a very old bike, easily 20+ years old. Does anyone out there have a road bike I could borrow for one day this month? If so, please email me at missoh07@yahoo.com.
Have a blessed week.
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I was jealous this past weekend when CrystalJoFoto shot their second wedding and I couldn't be a part of it, because we were traveling back to hot and sticky O.H.I.O. Pictures from our first wedding are up and ready to view: CJFoto Blog
Here are some shots I snapped:
We were counting down the days to our vacation, a much needed vacation for myself and Steve! Seven days in the Gulf of Mexico...yes, please! We made a ten hour trip on day one to Atlanta where we stayed with my God parents. They are such wonderful people. They opened up their home to us and cooked a nice meal...it had been since our wedding when we last saw them, so it really was great. Then we made the last nine hours down to LBK! We are all ready booked for next year! Can't wait! Here are some photos of our trip:
Can you see the bee?
Dinner with grandparents & friends at the Oyster Bar. (I don't know why Al is giving the #1 sign? The wine, maybe?)
You can't tell in this shot, but there was a double rainbow! (Nice photo Steve.)
We are all set for the second annual Camp Sharp for Girls day this Saturday! We have fifteen girls registered, praying they all arrive. We are able to provide transportation for the girls this year, we hope this will ensure that they'll be there with us. Last year we had eleven girls signed up but not all showed. It's free to the girls who attend, and we think that because there was no obligation, they didn't have to spend any money, that on camp day they thought "eh" and maybe decided not to go.
We are still looking for donations for Camp Sharp. We are in the process of filing for our 501(c)3 non-profit status. Please email campsharp@yahoo.com if you or someone you know is able to contribute! Keep us in your prayers! Will share photos of CS next week.
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Pardon my blogger absence. I've been preoccupied enjoying life! Hope you all are enjoying your summers!
God's mercy is new every day, because it is needed daily.
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"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THAT MEANS YOUR NEW MISS OHIO 2011 IS ELLEN BRYAN!"
Those were the words I had the honor to say on Saturday night!
Wow! Another woman has been welcomed into the sisterhood of Miss Ohio's. What a grand evening it was!
I still cannot get over how quickly last week came and went. I won't lie, last week was one I had been dreading for a while. Between working, taking care of the house and hubby, prepping for emceeing the first night of Miss Ohio prelims, emceeing for finals night, planning the former's reception and helping to organize a local teen pageant in my hometown AND emcee for that, and Father's Day...dread. Happy things but BUSY things.
But it all worked out. I loved every second of last week. And it was over too quick.
We're all ready half way thru this week and my grandmother celebrates her 75th birthday tomorrow!! Another friend celebrates his bday Friday. Camp Sharp is holding a car wash to raise money for our second annual camp day! The car wash is Saturday at 9:30am...camp day is July 23! I also begin shooting the wedding season with Crystal Jo Foto Saturday night. Sunday I'm anticipating going to church for the first time in 2 or 3 weeks!
We're 4 weeks away from Camp Sharp day and 15 DAYS away from my VACATION! Wait? Vacation? Roberta, didn't you just go to California?! Yes...Steve and I are so blessed. I think Steve is trying to make it up to me, the fact I didn't get to go to Vegas this year; so in February (right AFTER Miss America) we booked our Cali trip and FL trip!
But...I'm going off on a tangent...back to Miss Ohio!
I have many thank you's to send out. The first is to my husband: Steve traveled to Mansfield with me and helped me the entire day! He even set up the former Miss Ohio's reception! Also, thank you Lorrie for taking time out of your day to let us borrow the vases and giving us beautiful flowers for our reception! Melanie, thank you for the cupcakes and for your help and support in getting the reception ready! We had 11...ELEVEN...amazing former Miss Ohio's in attendance this year! We started this tradition last year, bringing our sister's together to welcome in a new one. There were six women in attendance last year and we had a great showing this year. Thank you:
Karissa Martin (2008)
Melanie Murphy-Miller (2006)
Marlia Fontaine-Weisse (2005)
Tiffany Baumann-Cantelupe (1999)
Kelly Creager (1998)
Renee Autherson-Brown (1992)
Sarah Evans-Tackett (1988)
Melissa Bradely (1984)
Susan Perkins-Botsford (Miss Ohio 1977/Miss America 1978)
Jackie Mayer (Miss Ohio 1962/Miss America 1963)
Melanie Murphy-Miller (2006)
Marlia Fontaine-Weisse (2005)
Tiffany Baumann-Cantelupe (1999)
Kelly Creager (1998)
Renee Autherson-Brown (1992)
Sarah Evans-Tackett (1988)
Melissa Bradely (1984)
Susan Perkins-Botsford (Miss Ohio 1977/Miss America 1978)
Jackie Mayer (Miss Ohio 1962/Miss America 1963)
Thank you to Coni Dalhamer for all your help backstage! I could NOT have done that show with out you there to zip me up and remind me to put on more lipstick! You are always such a pleasure to work with. Thank you John Kunkel, Mark Schnitkey, and Terri Bednarz for allowing me to be a part of this years show. It was truly a highlight of my year.
I also need to thank Betsy Stevenson of Elizabeth Ashleigh Designs (Substance Lofts in Columbus) and Henri's Megastore at Polaris for allowing me to wear their dresses/gowns! I felt like a million bucks in those things!
I could go on-and-on about Miss Ohio! But there's one other thing I'd like to share...a new Camp Sharp video! Stephanie (the Sharp of Camp Sharp) had this idea for our new website! Instead of doing a generic "About Us" section or "About Stephanie" section, she wanted to make a video. I think this thing is awesome! Thank you Doug Carraway and Jason Hart for helping to make our website so sweet!
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