Go Red for Women Luncheon, Sioux City Iowa

I am pictured here with Cindy Paasch and her son. Cindy shared her survivor story at the luncheon. She had a stroke at the age of 35! Despite this she continues to fight each day to get stronger. She is working on her college degree, has an amazing, positive outlook on life and should be an inspiration to us all!

Iowa's Mrs....2009

Representing Iowa with PRIDE..

Loni McNertney: Mrs. Iowa America

Val Whitehead: Mrs. Iowa International

Michelle Berndt: Mrs. Iowa United States

Fit Kids and Heart Healthy Day at Lincoln

Today I had the priviledge to talk about being heart healthy and how our hearts work to the third grade classes at Lincoln Elementary School in Spencer, IA. We had a great time. My son helped me demonstrate how our heart pumps blood through our bodies and then we all listened to our heart beat. We discussed ways to be heart healthy. Good job on being such good listeners and having so many great questions.

Our Pride and Joy

Today our oldest son went to his Junior Prom. They are our pride and joy to say the least. A special thanks to my youngest...even though he was sick he agreed to take a picture for mom.

Professional Women's Luncheon Sioux Center, IA

Today I had the honor of being the speaker for the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce annual Professional Women's Luncheon. I spoke about the American Heart Association programs and upcoming Heart Walks. I also talked about my busy year as Mrs. Iowa International 2009.

Clay County Fair Queen Pageant

Tonight I made an appearance at our county fair queen pageant. The Clay County Fair is held every year in September in our hometown of Spencer, IA. This year's new queen is Kelsey Salton. She will go on to compete in the state fair queen competition this summer. Her older sister was the state fair queen a couple of years ago. Congratulations Kelsey!

The Magic of Paula Preston and Brenda Torre

What an amazing job they did! I am posting some photo shoots from my day with photographer Paula Preston and Brenda Torre who did my makeup and hair. With 110+ choices to choose from it was a hard decision! But for now here are a few of my favorites.