Young Miss and Junior Miss Auburn Pageant

It was so much fun attending the Young Miss and Junior Miss Auburn Pageant this Saturday. I was amazed by how confident these young ladies were on stage. It was fantastic hearing about everything that they are doing to make a difference and sharing with them what I do with Acres of Hope. Congratulations to the new Young Miss Auburn, Gabrielle Anderson and our new Junior Miss Auburn, Samantha Slade! Wonderful job, girls. To all of the other delegates, remember to keep trying and to never give up. I didn't win the Junior Miss Auburn Pageant when I competed. But, that only motivated me more and helped me to move on and keep trying. Great job, everyone and congrats to our new title holders!!!

Sierra College and Lyon Real Estate

I felt so honored when I was asked to speak at the Sierra College speech class and at the Lyon Real Estate Roseville Office. It was an awesome experience speaking to an audience so much older then me. I hope that I was able to touch their hearts and encourage them to work with Acres of Hope! Thank you so much Tiffany and Katelynn Grimes for supporting me in what I do. You are both so involved with Acres of Hope and I truly appreciate it!

Manzanita Fifth Graders

Some of the great fifth graders at Manzanita...and of course, the wonderful Manzanita mascott

These kids were so much fun to talk to. They were full of questions and I was fortunate enough to be able to answer each individual question and really get involved with the children. I think I may have even recruited a couple of pageant girls! Thank you dearly to Paula Mellon for arranging this!

Here I am with the kids at Grant School

I had such a wonderful time speaking to the 5th-8th graders at Grant School in Redding, California. It was amazing to tell them about Acres of Hope. I also shared with them how they could be making a difference, too! I knew that I had truly impacted these children when several fifth grade girls aproached me and told me that I was a role model that they could look up to! Wow. Thank you so much Treycee Batman for arranging this apearance. I had an amazing time!

Manzanita and Grant

This weekend, I'm heading up to Redding, California to speak at Manzanita and Grant. Which are two local schools in Redding. I'm looking forward to kicking off Red Ribbon Week and sharing my story about Acres of Hope. I'll make sure to post some pictures!

Janice Hahn

Dedria, Janice Hahn, and I at the Tony Hawk event. Janice Hahn is the LA City Councilwomen, District15. She is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of California. If she is elected, she will be the first Female Lieutenant Governor of the State of California! Nice meeting you, Janice.

Kenneth and I

Kenneth is one of the precious children at Acres.

Dedria, Sofia, and I at the Tony Hawk Foundation

Dedria and I met the sweetest little girl, Sofia at the Tony Hawk Foundation, Stand up for Skate Parks Fundraiser.

The Tony Hawk Foundation, Stand up for Skate Parks 6th annual event

This weekend, my sister title holder, Miss Teen California International 2010, Dedria Brunett and I felt like true queens at the Tony Hawk Foundation, Stand up for Skate Parks fund raiser. Along with people like Big Black to Tom Green, Dedria and I were asked to represent the wonderful state of California and walk the red carpet at a Beverly Hills mansion. But, we weren't just there for the glamor. We were there with Ex Drinks to support a cause that is truly impacting youth, today. Tony Hawk's Stand up for Skate Parks is a foundation that raises money to build community skate parks across California. As Tony Hawk said, he isn't just raising money to poor cement. But, instead, getting kids out there and on their feet doing something active. Giving them something positive to do, a way to set goals, and keeping them out of the trouble that kids get into when they are bored. We felt so blessed to be able to be a part in this event. A big thanks to Deborah and Otho Behr for welcoming us! And of course to Tony Hawk for starting such an impacting organization!

Dedria and I speaking at Forest Lake Christian School!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

This week, my sister title holder, Miss Teen California International 2010, Dedria Brunett came to visit. We started out the day by speaking at my very own school, Forest Lake. We then moved on to Acres of Hope, where Dedria shared her story with the moms. And of course, we played with the kids!! After that, we drove back to my school and spoke at the girl's bible study. What amazing girls! We then made our way to the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Infusion Clinic to visit with the nurses and patients. Soon after, we went to Oaks of Auburn, the elderly home in my town. What fun people! Next, we made our way to the Placer County Children's Emergency Shelter. Where Dedria iniated Luggage of Love in Placer County! She actually asked me to be the Northern California Representative for Luggage of Love. What an honor! And to sum up the day we drove to Renew Boutique. Which is the second hand store that generates $5,000 for Acres of Hope each month!!! Thanks to all of the Renew volunteers. This store truly is a blessing! And of course, last but most definitely not least, we stopped by to say hi to Courtney Critz (JR MS SACRAMENTO INTL.) and Tiffany Tollet (Owner of Crowns and Gowns). Good seeing you two!