Girlfriend Time and Lincoln Day Dinner (Kent County)

During January, Mary, Danielle, Ellie, and I got together to watch some pageant videos on a Saturday.  It is always so much fun to hang out with girlfriends!

Also during January, I was honored to be asked to sing at the Kent County Lincoln Day Dinner.

Christmas Events 2007

What a great month!!!

My mother-in-law (Ro-Ro) and her sister (Aunt Kay) decided to get all the girls together to tour the Christmas decorations at Longwood Gardens.  Aunt Kay has photos of her and Uncle Lucky in the garden on their wedding day (so these gardens have a long history within the family).

My dad invited Kevin and I to NYC to see Dr. Anatasia's (sp?) play that he wrote.  It was a great show!  Love the set?  Well, the designer of the set also works for my dad's carpet department - he is a brilliant designer!!!

This was an especially exciting trip for me - this was my first time to see the NYC Christmas Tree!!!!

Christmas Cheer Kit (http://www.yardbunny.blogspot.com)

Just before Christmas, I drove to North Carolina to see family (well - to see my nieces, seeing everyone else is a by-product of seeing my nieces).  

Since Widener Law School closes down over the Christmas Holiday, Susan and I had time to get together and do some pageant shopping (well - looking) in Atlantic City, NJ.

Susan is preparing for Mrs. PA International; I was preparing for Mrs. PA America.

Christmas Eve 2007 - we gather at Ro-Ro's house to exchange gifts and then walk to Aunt Kay's house for a seven fishes dinner.

Holly Jolly Collection (www.justsoscrappy.blogspot.com) 

My Christmas Decor - I took the time to display my Hallmark Nostalgic Houses and Shops Collection; I did not spend that much time on the tree this year (I was too busy traveling!).

And, New Year's Eve was spent at home after a great dinner at the Back Burner in Hockessin, DE with Ro-Ro. 

Giving Kit – Summertime Designs (www.summertimedesigns.blogspot.com)

Heavenly Angels Pageant National Pageant and Judging Sunburst Local Pageant

It was so wonderful to return to the Heavenly Angels Pageant and see everyone! I had a great time. The contestants were incredible this year! I only have a few photos because I was so busy most of the weekend.

It was fun to enjoy the weekend with Dr. Ellie.  She used this event as her practice pageant before Mrs. Delaware United States.  I realize that there are some that "look down" upon some of these kiddie pageants.  I do understand the stigma attached to these pageants; however, if you know the director and know the reputation of the pageant, the "good" pageants provide an awesome opportunity to hone your stage skills while having an enjoyable pageant weekend.

I know Grace James personally and would always recommend her pageants as a great opportunity.  She has qualified judges and a nice stage.  It truly is a great opportunity for a contestant wanting to polish herself before a big competition.

Here are my scrapbook pages:

Another recent Ms. American Renaissance Appearance:
I enjoyed judging a Sunburst Pageant in Delaware. The winners were just adorable!

Attending Mrs. Delaware America Pageant

On November 4, 2007, many pageant friends gathered together to watch Angela Burns, Mrs. Delaware America 2007, pass on the Mrs. Delaware America title!!

Here are my scrapbook pages from the event.
Scrapbook Kit is Moments by Summer Driggs

Dr. Ellie Baker - Mrs. Kent County (DE) United States
Danielle Mical - her pageant title is coming soon :-)
Susan Huntley, Esquire - Mrs. Philadelphia (PA) International
Marci M. McNair, Esquire - Ms. American Renaissance
Kimberly Meehan - Mrs. New Jersey International
Mary Moulds - Mrs. Mercer County (NJ) United States
Heather Cunningham - Mrs. New Jersey United States