Bowl for Kids' Sake 2011!

On Sunday, March 27th, some of my sister queens and I participated in Northwest Ohio's Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake event.  What a fun time!  The four of us were asked to throw out the first ball and even though I threw a gutter with everyone watching (guess the pressure just got to me!) I did end up with a 194 game!  Nevermind that fact that we were playing "9 is fine"!  hehe!  We definitely had a fun time for a great cause!  Here's some pics to share...

Miss Galaxy International and Mrs. Toledo US Beauties with some of the BFKS volunteers

This pic only took about a dozen tries, but gotta love the 'action shot'!

All World Beauties Queens getting together again for a good cause!

The 2011 "Walk to End Alzheimer's" has begun!

I attended the Captain Kickoff meeting this afternoon and am ready to fundraise!  Please join me in creating awareness by joining the team I created to honor my Grandma Bev!  Can't walk or not in the are?  That's okay...you can donate online instead!  Follow the link below and watch the blog as I attend local events to prepare for the walk in October!

http://2011AlzheimersWalk.kintera.org/toledoohio/beverlysbeauties

Introducing Mrs. Toledo U.S. Beauties 2011

Official professional photos provided by Karen McKenzie Photography

http://www.kmckenziephotography.com/

US Beauties visit the Toledo Walleye!!!

On February 19th, the wonderful state queens made a trip to t-town to attend a hockey game with me!  What fun!  Mrs. Great Lakes, Ms. Michigan and Miss Michigan all graced us with their presence and Pamela, Mrs. GL even sang the national anthem at the game!  She did AWESOME!  Here are a few pics from the trip!

Mrs. Toledo and Spike, the Walleye mascot!

 Mrs. Toledo and Miss Michigan with Duke, the historical team's mascot from back in the day!

Mrs. Toledo, Mrs. Great Lakes, Miss Michigan and Ms. Michigan US Beauties 2011

 Pam singing the anthem while the rest of us are proud to stand behind her in support!!!

 The US Beauties with Muddy and Muddonna, the Toledo Mud Hens mascots...we love them!

Mrs. Toledo talks with Channel 11 News Reporter, Melissa Voetsch!

On January 31st, I stopped by the Channel 11 News Studio for a brief chat with the news anchor!  It was fun to spread the word about the local pageant!  Check out the clip at the link below!


http://www.wtol.com/global/Category.asp?C=195970&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5518792

A visit with the Kindergardeners!

I apologize for the lack of postings, but I recently had a death in the family and have been spending much time with my family.  I promise I will get you up-to-date on my happenings though!

I recently visited with my sister's kindergarden class at McGregor Elementary here in Toledo.  It was such a fun visit!  They asked me all kinds of questions from what I had to do as Mrs. Toledo to what my favorite color was!  The prinicipal had me then walk down to a few other classrooms to visit including the special needs children who all welcomed me with hugs and "I Love You's"!  What a great experience that was to bring a smile to a child's face! :)

2011 Mrs. Great Lakes Pageant - January 23rd

Pageant Day has come and gone and what an AWESOME experience!  Though I didn't win the coveted title, I did come home as 2nd Runner-Up with some great memories!  Here are a few pictures from the weekend!

Practice, Practice, Practice! 

Getting ready for the dinner and dance party!

The Reigning Queens...Miss Michigan, Miss US Beauties and Mrs. Michigan

The ladies just before our opening number in our little black dresses!

Me, Ms. Berian County and Mrs. Alleghan County getting ready for the High Fashion Walk....RAWRRRR!

Evening Gown Competition!

Me and my husband, Russ just after the crowning ceremony

The newly crowned Mrs. Great Lakes, Pamela Diehl and myself!