Arizona Centennial

Happy 100th Birthday, Arizona!  What an honor it is to be Mrs. Arizona during such an incredible year!  I had the opportunity to be at the State Capitol for "Best Fest" and on stage with John Bouma, Chairman of Snell & Wilmer and the presenting sponsor for Salute to Arizona.  I am so thankful to the producers and the event staff for taking such good care of me.  I was able to spend some time with Governor Brewer before the show, which was truly and honor.  Each time that I have have been in her presence she has displayed her energetic, down to earth personality and has been such a pleasure to talk with.

                                    Hanging out with Tim & Willy from KMLE Country.

                                                           Me & Governor Jan Brewer



"Fandango! Arizona" was the black tie birthday party dinner to celebrate Arizona's 100th Birthday. It was an honor for my husband and I to be invited as special guests to this event. We met so many amazing people and the food was incredible!  I laughed a lot that night, meeting people from all around the state, people that were here from out of state for the event, and of course, many prominent individuals with ties to our state.

VIP Coctail Party prior to the event.

With my husband, Derek.

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Today proved to be an emotional day as I visited Phoenix Children's Hospital. With each visit, I continue to be amazed by the strength of the families that I have the opportunity to visit with. Their willingness to share their personal stories with me and allow me to be bedside with their children means more to me that they will ever know. Each one of the parents and children will always hold a special place in my heart. Some of the kids have been at PCH for a couple of weeks, others, a couple of months. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, not only today, but everyday.

It was a blessing to spend time with this beautiful young lady before she went into surgery today. She is so beautiful with a heart all for Jesus. She truly amazed me in more ways than one....we could all learn some valuable lessons from this amazing teen.

Amber was so full of energy and a joy to visit today! The sparkle in her eyes shined brighter than the crown on her head.