Items for Sale

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Well, I thought this would be the year that would be "slow." No babies. No winning Miss Ohio. No moving. No new homes. No graduations. No big life changing events.

We began looking at options for our "forever" home in December. With every intention to take the next year and get our home ready to put on the market and save money. What do ya know...we found a house we will be putting an offer on TOMORROW!

With that said, I am (again) selling LOTS of items. If they don't find a good home, I will likely donate to the Salvation Army of Central Ohio again. The listings on Craigslist are at the bottom of this post.

Please email me if you're interested! Thanks!















Plum suit: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640053513.html
Grey Tahari: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640063093.html
Houndstooth jacket: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640071619.html
Ruffle blouse: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640079124.html
Cocktail dress: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576269991.html
Black cocktail: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576276857.html
Black with pink: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576267292.html
Gold shoes: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576281481.html
White shoes: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576284510.html

Best of 2012

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Hey! We could use YOUR vote!

My little family is in the running for Crystal Jo Foto's "Best of 2012" contest! We are #26. If you get a chance, follow THIS link and vote! We'd really appreciate it. There's a great prize in store!

THANK YOU!



Valentine's & M.A. News

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A big day!

My baby's first Valentine's Day & some breaking Miss America news!

For C-Bear's 9 month photo session, I decided to hop in a couple of her pics...thought it would make a nice heart-day gift for "Hubsaddy!" And it did...he loves the photos! Taken by non other than Crystal Jo Foto!






Other than the fact that my baby is this much closer to the big ONE...the Miss America pageant will be moving "home" later this year! The past 7 years, the competition has been held in Las Vegas but now embarks on the journey back to the East Coast! I won't lie, I'm not necessarily ecstatic about this move but I'm not sad either. I had never attended Miss America until I competed in 2008, though I know the nostalgia and tradition that Atlantic City held for the pageant...Las Vegas was its "home" to me. But I am, however, so happy that it is approximately 1,500 miles closer to MY home! Haha. Did you also know, it will be held THIS September?!?! Crazy stuff!

HERE is a story from Google & the Associated Press.

I'm still working on this site, I apologize if it's acting up for you.

Looking at the Bible to find a fitting "love" verse...there are too many to choose from. Here is what I'll leave you with: "But I trust in Your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in Your salvation." Psalms 13:5

Hope your heart-day and the rest of your week overflows with LOVE!

Updating Site

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Please bear with me as I'm updating my site! 

Thanks guys! 

Miss America 2013

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And your winner is...Mallory Hagan, Miss New York. She is the new Miss America!

What do you think? Did you pick the winner? Once the top 5 were announced, I thought South Carolina had it in the bag. All the girls I was watching with, agreed. But guess who picked right...my mom! No kidding. She actually put NY in her top 5 after the announcement of top 15! My mom is GOOD at picking the winner, or at least the top 2 - 3 contenders. Whew!

I can't believe it's over. I'm sure Elissa (Miss Ohio 2012) can't believe it either! I have yet to talk to her since she's been back. I remember it taking about a week or so to get back to "normal." It takes that long just to get your laundry started after being in Vegas for two weeks!


If Elissa is reading this, please know you made Ohio proud during the 2013 Miss America week. I truly hope you enjoyed your time in Vegas, a once in a lifetime opportunity. We're excited to have you back in OH & looking forward to the rest of your year! I'm also looking forward to what your new Miss America will be up to! ;)

Follow these links to keep up with the new Miss America:
Miss America Twitter
MAO Facebook Page

Final Night of Prelims

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The last night of prelim competition is complete! I hope Elissa has been enjoying herself. She knows, win or lose, she's put every ounce of effort into being the best she can be this week. No matter what happens, she's made Ohio proud!

Last nights winners were:
Talent - North Dakota   |   Swimsuit - Wasington
Photo from MAO Facebook

Also, this is the last picture to include in my 2013 Miss America Week "photo-a-day"...
Many doors are open to local and state titleholders. You are invited to various functions, to speak, present, be a guest, etc. I had the honor to be a part of the Spirit Celebration for the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. I even met Stefanie, who was so beautiful and kind. This picture melts my heart...this little girl is a cancer survivor and was in awe of my crown! It's moments like this one that I'll treasure forever.

Don't forget to watch the 92nd Miss America pageant tomorrow night LIVE on ABC! I will be watching with a group of friends...celebrating one of my best friends birthday! I'm thrilled that she actually wants to eat Mexican food in, have some sangria & watch the pageant! A true friend! ;) 

Preliminaries

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Also, two prelim nights of the 2013 Miss America Week are in the books. Tonight is the last for preliminary competition.

Tuesday nights winners were:
Talent - Okalahoma   |   Swimsuit - South Carolina
Photo from MAO Facebook page

Wednesday nights winners were:
Talent - Maryland   |   Swimsuit - Illinois
Photo from MAO Facebook page