Princess Party in Excelsior June 25th at 5pm

Miss Minnesota USA Kaylee Unverzagt is stunning and so tall!!!

My friend Natalie Hagemo invited me to be a part of "Girls Night out" in Excelsior for their Princess theme party! What fun! I met up with Miss Minnesota, Kaley and set out to 'crown' every beauty queen we could find! We even had our own prince charming!! Ooh La La , a perfectly giftable store was so gracious and even gave us our own goodie bags.

My 3-year old, Chloe was the hit of the event, running up to give every woman in town a crown!

Mrs. Georgia America Pageant

This weekend I went to the Georgia America Pageant with Jennifer Schluga, Mrs Wisconsin and Laura Diers, Mrs. Iowa---we had so much fun getting to know eachother! We shopped with Carl and Faith, and Bessie G. and Charity judged.

The winner and my future roommate at the Mrs. America pageant is Shauna J. Rowland! She has such poise and won the swimsuit award! Congratulations Shauna!!

Wendi Russo: Mrs. Minnesota America 2008

As with any winner, it takes a team to help coach a winner, and here was my team:

* Best in Gown: My gown is a Claire's Collection from Michael's Pageant Shop in New Brighton--What an amazing gown! Thank you Sarah Moses!

* I was coached by the best Pageant Coach: Sparkle with Holly Ernst --she has a gift in helping bring out your personality in your stage performance and interview and is always honest!!! Thank you Holly! I couldn't have won without your guidance!

* Hair and Makeup were beautifully done by Jamie and Emily from the Hair District in Edina--Great job in making me feel and look like a Goddess!

* Swimsuit Winner: Nutrition advice provided by Jason & Melissa Hall of Youngquest Fitness in Eden Prairie --Thank you for surprising even me with how good 41 can look!

*Most Photogenic: Photos by Kevin Hoehne at See What Develops in TX & makeup & styling by Gaspar Cruz --You two are incredibly gifted at getting the most beautiful shots and quickly too!!

* #1 in Interview: Justin Rudd-Interview skills--Thank you, you are amazingly talented!!

* Motivation, tenacity, positive attitude & discipline provided by Wendi Russo

* Alterations by Bunny in New Brighton--fit is everything!!

If you contact any of them, please let them know where you heard of them and good luck acheiving your dreams!!