Letters from Santa

Another holiday event that was very rewarding was Kasey and I had the opportunity to help Santa respond to letters from a first grade class. Myself and a friend were then able to deliver the letters to the class and see the joy on their faces when they received their responses from Santa. The letters were so sweet and our responses gave us the opportunity to remind the kids that Christmas isn't just about getting gifts, but sharing love and creating life long memories with friends and families.

December 7, 2011 Christmas Tree Lighting @ Atlanta Capitol

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Governor Nathan Deal. The capital was absolutely beautiful and the tree was even more amazing. It was 22 feet high - wow! The Christmas spirit was evident all around as the crowd enjoyed the men's and boys chorus singing Silent Night, with each verse in a different language. It was also nice to fellowship with the other USA queens and the lovely Ms. Lisa, our pageant director.

December 2, 2011 Relay for Life Vendor Sale

I had the opportunity to perform community service at a GCPS elementary school, along with my sister queen, Kasey. The school was holding a Relay for Life fundraiser that brought various vendors into the school to sale items to students, parents and community members. As part of the service, I helped vendors set up their wares and escorted children to have pictures taken with Santa Claus. It was a wonderful opportunity to support Relay for Life's efforts to find a cure for cancer. I was also blessed to have my good friend, and fellow queen with me to help out.

December 3, 2011 Buford Christmas Parade

There is no better way to get in the spirit of Christmas than to participate in a Christmas parade with friends. I enjoyed riding on the float with my fellow USA queens, as we waved and shared candy with onlookers. A special treat was received when we paid a surprise visit to an elementary school dance team and wished them well on their upcoming parade performance. We ended the event with lunch at Steak n Shake.