Interview Day

The girls looked gorgeous on interview day, and the judges were extremely impressed with all of the interviews!

I modeled Jana Kos clothing and Mollye Jewelry that day. If you like what you see, please check it out! A percentage of all proceeds benefit my charity, Frankie's First.

Jana Kos - http://www.janakos.com/, Georgia Stylist: allison.carter@stylepartnersinc.com
Mollye Jewelry -- http://www.mollye.net/

Abigail Jennings, future 2nd RU

Tiffany Marshall, future winner!

Julie Howard, future 4th RU

Mrs. Georgia 2011 Cocktail Party

On Friday night, we had a cocktail party for the contestants and pageant sponsors. It was a fantastic party full of great conversation and dynamite photos! I was eager to meet each contestant and left totally clueless on who would win. They were all gorgeous, articulate, accomplished, passionate women!

Tiffany Marshall, Mrs. Decatur (the future winner!) and Jessi'ka Coley-Davis (future 1st RU!)

Silvia Manning, Mrs. Roswell

My incredible directors, Carl and Faith Schway

The ladies!

Posing outside the Fox Theatre

Contestants' meeting at the end of the night

Here is close-up shot of the Mollye Jewelry pieces I was able to model that night.  I genuinely LOVE Mollye Jewelry and feel so fortunate that I am their model!

If you like the jewelry, check out http://www.mollye.net/.  Designer Marci Fried will work one-on-one with you to create the one-of-a-kind piece you have always wanted!  A percentage of all proceeds benefit my charity, Frankie's First!

Check out the bracelet - wow!

Georgia Special Olympics

My last formal event as the reigning Mrs. Georgia America was escorting the athletes of the Georgia Special Olympics.  I cannot imagine a more inspirational, humbling, beautiful way to conclude my reign.

Jessi'ka Coley-Davis, Mrs. Atlanta and 1st Runner up in Mrs. GA 2011, is always looking for a way to serve.  She has been to several events with me, and it has been an honor to get to know her sweet spirit.

Posing with the athletes

More athletes

Signing autographs

Such a sweet young man!

The Torch Ceremony

Fabulously emotional, I will never forget watching the lighting of the torch!

Vein Innovations Partners with Frankie's First!

Miracle Cream

It was Saturday afternoon. I received a text asking if I could do a jewelry photo shoot on Monday. My first thought was, "Yes!" My second thought was "Oh no! My hands!"

Winter has no been kind to my hands, and I have not compensated adequately.  At this point my hands were very dry, even cracked in places. I called the person I always call when I don't know what to do -- my mom.

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