Send Off To "Miss Ct. OT" Pageant, June 13, 2010

Today the butterfly's really began to show! We all gathered at "The Square Foot Theater" in Hamden with our family and friends for our send off party. It's going to be a busy 8 days till we leave for the State Pageant. I can't wait. Today we had a chance to show off some of our wardrobe and perform our talents. We took interview questions from the audience and had a great time all afternoon.

On Friday June 18th, we will be going to the "Gala" at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Each team brings a basket to raffle off. Ours is a "Picnic For Two" theme. We all contributed to it's contents and we were quite happy with it when it was done. Can't wait to see who wins it! All Raffle money goes towards the scholarship for the new titleholders.

We had a great super lunch, with everyone providing something. Casey brought this adorable little tray of finger sandwiches. Each crown on top had one of our names on it, wishing each of us "good luck"

Casey and I tried to give our audience a little peek at the opening number for the Pageant. Frankly, we just got laughing too hard!! The number is called "Fashionista" and was skillfully created by Bill Griffin.

I love this photo. It was a chance for Casey and I to just sit and relax and think about whats ahead. This will be my second trip to States, and Casey's first, so we had lots to share.

One last group hug for luck. Whatever happens, the next 2 weeks will be filled with excitement, hectic schedules, stress and lots of memories. I am looking forward to it with all my heart. Thank you so much Jared, Patrick & the Square Foot Theater for a wonderful day.