Dear Miss Magic Valley,

I cannot believe my year as Miss Magic Valley is wrapping up! It seems like just last week I was calling the director while driving back to Utah to discuss my interest in the program, it seems like yesterday I was in the bathroom curling my hair to get ready for interview and preparing for the pageant. It has been a year of excitement and a year of fun and fulfilling experiences. Presenting my platform "S.T.A.M.P. Out Bullying" to over 8000 students, being in parades, speaking on the news, meeting so many wonderful contestants and examples, and competing Miss Idaho... this year has been one to remember! I have loved every second of it. But now it is time for me to pass on the crown, and in preparation for the pageant the MMV contestants have been out in the community. On Thursday they held a fundraiser at the local yogurt shop, Kiwi Loco.

The fabulous Kalie, one of the MMV contestants. 

One of our directors, the beautiful Caitlin, and her daughter. 

Isn't Heidi the cutest little girl? She will be a pageant girl for sure. 

She kept saying, "Girl, please." Adorable. 

 Yesenya and Harlee, two of the contestants and the last two workers standing.

My favorite two girls and little sisters, Madison and Erin, were staying at our home so they came with!

The pageant is coming up really fast! August 3, 2012. Come and support all the lovely Miss and Teen contestants if you can. If not, support them in your heart! I will be there helping emcee, presenting my talent, and giving my farewell and final walk.

Love,
Deidre

P.S. I will be sealed to my best friend in just...

23 DAYS!

The greatest basketball player ever was #23, Michael Jordan.

23 is a German film about Karl Koch

In darts, 23 is the lowest score that cannot be gained with the throw of a single dart.

Psalm 23, also known as the Shepherd Psalm, is possibly the most quoted and best known Psalm.

Dear Back From the Dead,

You probably haven't been wondering where I have been, but in case you have... I am okay! I went home to Idaho (more about my weekend home to come later) for the weekend.

It was the best time with all my family (minus brother Eric) and a special temple trip to get ready for my wedding that is in...

24 DAYS!

There are 24 teams that compete in the FIFA World Cup.

There are 24 carats in 100% pure gold.

Backgammon boards hold 24 points.

The Chinese Solar year has 24 cycles.

While you are all waiting in suspense to hear about my weekend home, let me remind you that it is.... drum roll please..... MOVIE MONDAY. The movie this week goes right along with the idea that I am in love and getting married as well as the sad reminder that in just two weeks I will be giving my title of Miss Magic Valley to a new young woman.

This is a little clip of me singing at Festival of Trees in December as Miss Magic Valley. I will sure miss the days of a crown and attention. What videos and movies are you loving?

Love,

Deidre