Miss Mansfield 2009

I must say, Mansfield was full of talented and beautiful ladies Saturday night! Congrats to all the girls. It was a great show....although it was terribly LONNNGGG!!! Here are a couple of links you may visit to see pictures that I took.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=68556&id=511398630&l=009986de72
and
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=68542&id=511398630&l=afadc5e3e4

Congrats to Nanciann!

Miss Mansfield: Nanciann Strosnider
1st RU: Kristy Moneysmith
2nd RU: Heather Wells
3rd RU: Sheri El Sakr
4th RU: Ashley Miller

Interview and Talent: Nanciann Strosnider
Swimsuit and Elegance: Heather Lindsay
Miss Congeniality: Ashley Miller
Best "Oscar": Ashley Warholic

Miss Mansfield

So, guys...guess what?!?! I'm competing for Miss Mansfield! Ok...PSYCH! Totally kidding! Ashley is, though. I'm very excited for her. I hope she gets a chance to compete at Miss Ohio in June. That means mini vaca for me! Ha! Anywho, the winner from 2008, Christie Youseff, will not be attending. If I've heard correctly, the crowning will be by a special guest....

The theme is Hollywood...the girls have a limo and other cool stuff...like the celebrity guest. Who might that be? Any guesses? I don't know! Good luck girls!

Whoa, baby =) Let's catch up!!!

It has been a LONG LONG LONG time since I sat down to write a blog! So, so sorry...but it's not just my fault. I tried and tried to log on, but it wouldn't let me. Well, I finally discovered what was wrong-- I was using my new student email address instead of my old one (the one I used to sign in). Now that the confusion is over, hopefully will be able to blog more often!

There's has been so much happen since my last blog.

In June, 2008, Ashley handed over her title as Miss OH's OT. It was sad since her year went by SO fast and she was enjoying making so many appearances.In July, Ashley was in a local festival pageant--River Recreation Queen pageant--and was awarded 1st runner-up. At the end of the month, Amber ran for Miss Gallia County. Unfortunately, I didn't get to crown her because she got 1st runner-up, also! I was sad to hand over my crown. I was having the time of my life; but I guess it had to end sometime. My farewell speech was awesome! I went to a local radio station (Sunny 93.1) and pre-recorded my speech for free thanks to my friend, Tina, who is the owner/operator. I also sang the song "You Raise Me Up" and my speech played. It brought tears to many people in the audience. That made it tough to sing, as well as the driest mouth that I've ever had due to the evening July air! Overall, it was the most unique speech any Miss GC had ever given.

For many of you who don't know, Miss Gallia County is a big deal in our county. Only a certain number of girls get picked each year for the pageant from each high school in our county. She's not just the "fair" queen; she's the county representative. In my family, my aunt won Miss GC 1977, her daughter (my cousin) Amanda, was 1st RU in 2002, I won in 2007 (exactly 30 years after my aunt), Amber was 1st RU in 2008, and Ashley is running for it this August if she doesn't win a MOA title before.

In August and Oct. my family and I went to Nashville, TN and recorded our first CD as a family. It was a great experience and can't wait to make the next one!! Here's the cover (which I created) :

On September 21, 2008, Wes proposed to me! He was so sweet and romantic with it! There is this tree behind his house on the hill that he and his family have carved in since they moved there. I LOVE it! In 2006, he carved Wes + Liz in it. Well, on Sept. 21, he carved "Marry Me Liz" in it. Of course I accepted!! We've been together almost 5 years. We're tying the knot on August 15, 2009. I can't wait... he's so wonderful.

November 4, 2008 I turned 20. It was just a normal day. Nothing special. About a week before, my family got together for a cookout in honor of my birthday and my cousin's wife's birthday.

In mid-November, Wes and I had our pics taken in Gallipolis. Here's one of them:

Dec. 31, my cousin Aaron and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their 1st bundle of joy to the world! Savannah Marie was born 29 minutes shy of being a New Year's baby. It was about time for her to come, though! Her Mama had been in labor for almost 14 hours!

Jan. 1---Welcome 2009!!

February--my cousin Amanda welcomed her 3rd child to the world! The first great grandSON; second grandson on my Dad's side of the family, period! Lincoln Marshall is so cute! Can't wait to see him as he gets older...

Oh, yeah...and Wes took me ICE SKATING! I've always wanted to go, but never had the chance. He surprised me and took me to Charleston, WV, skated, hurt my knee horribly, then went to the Monster Jam. It was pretty nuts! Loved the motocross the best!

For Valentines Day, Wes bought me more stuff for my camera! I love it all! I bought him tickets to see Jeff Dunham. We love comedians--especially him. Unfortunately, we have to wait til May 16, but it just adds to the excitement and anxiety!!

Now it's March. I've been stressed to the hills with school. I work at the college and go to class 16-20 hours a week! Nuts, eh? I know. I'm so tired of this semester. On top of everything, I've been wedding planning(love it!) andstarting a photography business. I love photography, but it can be stressful, too. Especially when your camera quits working right in the middle of your first 'gig'. 'Nuff said about that. It's fixed.

I'm anxious for spring break coming up in a week. I plan to get my wedding dress altered; save-the-date cards sent out; caught up on school work; and to rest!

Wish me luck!

....Geesh....

I'm tired just thinking about it!

Til next time,

Elizabeth*