Mrs United States 2007

Final Results

CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie Hunt, Mrs. Michigan and the NEW MRS. UNITED STATES 2007!!!

Top 10: Mrs. Florida, Mrs. Illinois, Mrs. Michigan, Mrs. New Hampshire, Mrs. New York, Mrs. North Carolina, Mrs. Vermont, Mrs. Virgin Islands, Mrs. West Virginia and Mrs. Wyoming

4th RU - Mrs. Illinois, 3rd RU - Mrs. Florida, 2nd RU - Mrs. Wyoming, 1st RU Mrs. North Carolina and Winner Mrs. Michigan

Physical Fitness - Mrs. Florida, Design Ad - Mrs. Idaho, Civic Award - Mrs. Mississippi, Photogenic - Mrs. Montana, Congeniality - Mrs. West Virginia

Day 5 - Rehearsal and Finals

Day 5 - Rehearsal and Finals

Day 5 - Rehearsal and Finals

Day 3: Morning Poolside Photo and Day of Leisure

Sorry I don't have a lot of pictures to post for this day. In the morning we had our poolside shot and then we could do whatever for the rest of the day. Mrs. Ohio, Oklahoma and myself decided to go to the Venetian to look at the different shops and to check out the gorgeous hotel! We also ventured over to Caesars Palace before heading back to the Silverton Hotel.

That afternoon my husband flew in to Vegas and we had some quality time relaxing by the pool at the Tropicana where he was staying. We also went out for dinner at the House of Blues over at Mandalay Bay with friends from the Mrs. MN America 2001 pageant, April and Josh Bengston. It was a very nice and relaxing day!

PHOTOS:

1) Mrs. Ohio - Keri Schmelmer, myself and Mrs. Oklahoma - Ryan McLaughlin at the Tao

2) Inside the Venetian

3) Myself, Mrs. Ohio and Mrs. Oklahoma

Day 2: Interviews, Filming at Casino and Vegas Show

PHOTOS:

1) Myself in my interview suit

2) Mrs Ohio and myself

3) A bunch of contestants "pretending" to play for the production taping

4) Mrs California, myself, Mrs Wyoming and Mrs Nevada

Then it was off to Harrah's for the Rita Rudner Comedy Show and she was GREAT!!!!! I couldn't stop laughing:)

1st Day in Las Vegas @ The Mrs. United States Pageant!!!

PHOTOS:

1) Roommates: Mrs Ohio and Mrs Maryland and Mrs. Texas and myself

2) Lake Mead for the Houseboat Party

3) Alabama, myself, Louisiana, Utah and Hawaii

4) Mrs Wisconsin and myself

5) Mrs Ohio (my new friend!) and myself

NORTHSTAR MORGAN HORSE SHOW

Just days before leaving for Vegas I had the opportunity of singing a cappella the National Anthem as well as the Canadian Anthem (1st time singing that one) at the Northstar Morgan Horse show held in the Coliseum at the State Fair. Sarah Moses, owner of The Pageant Shop set it all up and also owns a Morgan which she showed that night. It was very interesting as it was my 1st time being involved in such a show. Being escorted through the dirt, handing out the award to the winner and meeting such wonderful people involved with the show. It was a great night. Thanks again Sarah for the opportunity!

PHOTOS:

1) Myself and Ringmaster, John Frye

2) Sarah Moses (owner of The Pageant Shop), John Frye and myself

Mrs. United States "Send Off" Party

Well, the time has almost come for my exciting trip to Vegas to compete in the Mrs. United States Pageant! A dear pageant friend of mine, Angeline Gard was very generous in throwing a "Send Off" party for me at her home. It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon (July 1st) which a few of us ladies got together to talk "pageant" and just enjoy each others company and the great day! You see the majority of us there that day have competed with each other over the years in the Mrs. MN America System and have become great friends:) Thank you to ALL for coming and thanks again Angeline for hosting. Each and every one of you are a very special part of my life and I wouldn't be the person I am today without all of your support and help!!!

P.S. Those of you who couldn't make it due to the busy pre-holiday weekend, I know you were there in spirit and I love you all too:)

PHOTOS:

1) Andrea Sabin ('05 Mrs. MN America Top 10), Jeana Perron ('05 Mrs. MN America 3rd RU), Myself and Kimberly Dorn (Mrs. MN America '05)

2) My Sister Anna, Cheyenne (my daughter & little princess) and myself

3) Ellen Sendelbach (Mrs. MN United States '06), Jeana Perron, Andrea Sabin, Angeline Gard ('99 & '05 Mrs. MN America & 07' Mrs. MN Int'l 2nd RU), myself and April Bengston ('01 Mrs. MN America Contestant with baby #3 on the way and photographer:)