Congratulations Mrs. NY US!

This weekend I travelled to Niagara Falls, N.Y. to watch my friend Lori Donaudy pass on the title of Mrs. New York United States. Lori has been an incredible queen! She is the best. Her director, Sheila Strassburg, is also amazing and held a great show. She made sure every one of the ladies had a good time and didn't walk away empty handed.

Several of us had the chance to meet up for lunch the days of the finals. Among us was none other than Mrs. United States herself, Stephanie Hunt. The Mrs. US crown is a substantial one. Stephanie it was fun meeting your family. I love that your husband wears a picture of you in crown on a shirt! He may make a U of M fan out of me yet. I also had the chance to meet one of Lori's dear friends Amy Bell. She was Mrs. NY US 2001. We're both are named Amy and we both have husbands named John. Coincidence? I hope to see more of her out there in pageantland soon;)

What competition! I will post pictures so you can see what I am talking about. In the end, Melissa Ognibene won the title. Congrats pretty lady! It's easy to see you have a great heart and a lot you will accomplish this next year.

Pictures:
1)Lori and I
2)The two Amy's
3)Top 8 Finalists
4)The New Mrs. NY!
5)Mrs. US and royalty