PA International Pageant 2010

We traveled to PA on March 20th for the PA International Teen, Miss, and Mrs Pageants. I was so excited to see some of my fellow queens from the class of 2009, including, Heidi Scheer, Deanna Linz, Mary Moulds, and the new Mrs. New Jersey, Heather Cunningham! I also met Amber Smith, who is America's Miss East Coast 2010.

I was a judge and my family came along as well. I have to say that my husband gets the award for "Husband of the Year" He took the kids swimming, to a pet store, and played with them in the hotel room all while I was "busy" with judge duties! I love how close we are as a family. This past year has made me realize how truly lucky I am! The highlight of the trip was coming through the tunnel at night to see the city of Pittsburgh! Maxx was amazed at all the lights. You can tell we are country folk! It was another busy, yet a fun weekend for the Gregg Family. We took Anna and Maxx to Cabelas in West Virginia. We have been to Cabelas in Michigan and Indiana, but the WV store is great because it has a white tail deer museum. The kids loved it!

Butterfly Benefit in Louisville, KY

We just arrived home from Louisville where we attended the "Butterfly Benefit" for EB. Leslie Rader is the organizer of the event. She lost her little girl to EB and has been very proactive in raising research dollars and awareness for EB through DebRa of America. This was our 4th year attending the event. It is a fahsion show/silent auction and lunch. The day was beautiful and my little man Maxx was part of the show. He did an amazing job! My family was able to meet two new EB families from TN and IN. I love being part of such a wonderful event! Today was my last appearance as Mrs. Ohio. I pass my title on to the next amazing woman on April 10th. My year has been more than I ever expected. My family and I have been blessed to have the opportunites that have been given to us. We are off to Florida on Monday morning to visit with family! Love to everyone!

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I had the pleasure of working with Rick Martinez from studiorm in Delaware/Westerville, Ohio. He has an amazing talent for photography! Thanks Rick!

BeFriend EB Butterfly Ball 2010

My family and I just returned home from Michigan where we attended the BeFriend EB Butterfly Ball. I was a guest speaker and my husband and I also presented a check (in memory of my grannie who passed away over the holidays)to BeFriend EB for their continued efforts in making life bearable for all children and adults suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB). We had so much fun with our children, and the hotel was absolutely stunning to say the least! I have posted some pictures from the event, and I have to laugh because my crown is on crooked...........these things always happen to me! Hahahaha!

We also stopped at Cabela's on the way home so the kids could see the fun wildlife exhibits, as well as the fish. It was a wonderful weekend! A special thanks to Todd and Julie (founders of BeFriend EB) for all their hard work!

Miss SEO Teen Pageant

I had the opportunity to judge the Miss SEO Teen pageant in Zanesville on Super Bowl Sunday! Amazing panel of judges, phenomenal young women and so many great talents! Miss Rachel Sharkey is your new Miss SEO Teen. She is so full of life, and I have no doubt that she will take the title to the moon and beyond! A special thank you to Vicki LeVeck for giving me an opportunity to meet these young woman. She puts on an A++ production. I was able to visit with Tiffany Schramm, Miss Ohio International, as well as Ryan Harris, Rick Martinez, and the lovely Miss Ohio United States, Sharon Witmer. I will add on-stage pictures soon!

Go Red for Women Holiday Event

December is a wonderful time to be together with friends and family, as well as spreading good cheer through lending hands. I hosted a "Go Red for Women" holiday wine event at my home. My guests wore red and chose their favorite red wine to drink for the evening. Donations were made to the American Heart Association. My guests were given information about heart disease, warning signs, and tips for a healthy heart. Everyone who made a donation received a red dress pin to wear as well. At the end of the night, good food and wine was shared by all who attended, and a donation of $100 was given to the AHA.

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