Cicadas & Rain

Well, there has certainly been a ton of rain and a TON of cicadas in Missouri!  Last night I drove to Mexico, Missouri to see the Outstanding Teen finals and the final night of preliminary competition for Miss Missouri America.  Wow!  It was a GREAT show.  I was thrilled to cheer on my friend, Charlee Bisch, Miss Gateway Outstanding Teen.  Charlee looked amazing and lit up the stage!  Her mom, MeriLyn, is a friend of mine.  I am so so tickled to know this great family.  Here's a picture of me and Charlee.  Keep in mind... rain... dodging cicadas as I ran to my car over intermission!

Me and Charlee after the Oustanding Teen competition.

McKensie Garber captured the title of Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen 2011.  Her dance performance to "I Can Hear the Bells" from Hairspray was flawless. She was amazing and had the BEST cheering section ever!  Her mom, Denise, is so so proud and I am sure they are well into preparations for nationals!  Good Luck McKensie!