Laural Pageant and Festival 2010

Once again, it was an honor

and privilege to judge the Laurel Pageant. These accomplished young women were incredibly impressive throughout the entire weekend. Outgoing Queen Maggi Muirhead had a wonderful year and looked radiant as she gave up her title to this year's winner...

Rebecca Nardi!!! Congratulations!!!

Mrs Connecticut America Pageant 2010!!!

What an incredible pageant!!! Fierce competition as all the ladies were wonderful!!! I had an amazing day with some of my former pageant queen sisters. L-R: Laurye Natale the reigning Mrs. Earth, Jessica Bruenn Mrs CT 2009, Brianna Conway and Bernadette Lafrance both former Irish day Queens and me, Mrs CT 2008!

We also had a chance to meet the new Mrs Rhode Island and she is adorable!!! And our new Mrs Connecticut 2010 is..... Shelly Carbone!! Good Luck at nationals to our New England queens!!!

Little Miss New England pageant

What a terrific Day! I got to drag out the 2008 sash one more time as I had the opportunity to Judge the " Little Miss new England " Pageant!

The little girls were adorable;e and so full of confidence! I also had the opportunity to meet the New Vermont USAteen and she is a darling! We will be watching her in the Bahamas this July!

This was really a well run and Fun pageant, all the girls seemed to have a great time! Hats off to owner and Director Christine Couto for such a fab prooduction!

2010 St. Patricks Day Parade Queen Judging!

What a wonderful day and evening!!! I had a terrific opportunity to judge the 2010 New Haven St Patrick's day parade queen . All the ladies were amazing and ALL were deserving of the the title. This years winner was Lindsay Stamp and her Honor attendant is Kristina Conroy. Both women will be leading the parade in March!

Congratulations Ladies!

Zumba for Haiti Relief!

Jessica attended the Zumba for Haiti Relief at Chase Collegiate on Sunday Jan 31. My Co Chair Cherrie Lamb and I put together a 3 hour Zumbathon to help raise funds for earthquake survivors. Everyone had a blast working out to the great latin music and over 3000.00 was raised! Thanks Jessica!

S.T.A.R.S Dog walk and Animal Festival! What a great day, so many dogs and thier owners showed up for this very worthy cause!

Deal Or No Deal! Thank you Joseph Piers!!!

What an amazing day Jessica and I had on the set of Deal or No Deal. We were the invited guest of Mrs. United States Photographer Joseph Piers.
We met Joe in the early A.M. and spent the entire day watching filming, meeting the entire cast and crew, yes, even the banker, the models and of course the very funny Howie Mandel!

Joe's generosity and hospitality was overwhelming, and he treated us royally the entire day. If anyone is ever in need of an amazing photographer give Joe a shout out!!!
THANKS JOE!!!!
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