November...so far!

The first weekend of November was fabulous! I had the opportunity to attend the JC Pennys Grand Reopening and speak about the Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen Program and sign autographs! It was great to talk to people who were interested in what the Outstanding Teen program is all about!

On the 8th, Miss Idaho Falls put together an assembly at Sunnyside elementary school in order to educate the kids about Veteran's Day. She invited me to come sing the national anthem at the opening of the assembly! It was so exciting to shake the hands of some veterans and have the knowledge of everything they have done for our country. On the 18th, I was again asked to share my talents at the Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees is always one of my favorite events! Not only because I love seeing all of the beautiful decorated trees, but also because it is a fundraiser for the Developmental Workshop. I sang a variety of Christmas songs, as well as one of my favorite songs, "Thankful." Especially since it was so close to Thanksgiving, I felt it appropriate to share that song with those who were there to listen. I am especially thankful for everything I have, and for the opportunity to be Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen. As I think about everything that has happened to me since I was crowned in June, I realize how blessed I am to have had the chance to meet 52 other incredible girls across the nation, and for the chance I have every single day to be an example to those around me. I truly believe that God gave me this experience so that I could know how much he loves me, and how much responsibility I have as well to love others.

My performance of "Thankful"

October!

At the beginning of October, I helped serve food at Texas Roadhouse for a fundraiser for high school seniors to travel to Ecuador in order to help underprivileged kids there. I was accompanied by Miss Southeastern Idaho's Outstanding Teen, and Miss Blackfoot's Outstanding Teen!

On the 14th of October, I had the opportunity to walk the Michelle Kern memorial 5k with Miss Idaho Falls and Miss Southeastern Idaho! The race was held at EITC, and all of the proceeds were donated towards a scholarship fund at EITC.

The very next morning I judged the spelling bee at the What Today's Women Want Expo with Miss Idaho Falls at the Shilo Inn. It was so great to see how intelligent the elementary students are in Idaho Falls, and even more exciting to see the relief on each of the kids faces as they would move on to the next round.  On the 27th, I was invited to Edgemont Elementary School's Red Ribbon Week assembly and awarded the prize money to the spelling bee winners! 

On the 29th, I was able to help at the Cancer Center in Idaho Falls with Miss Idaho Falls and Miss Southeastern Idaho. The Cancer Center was offering free cancer screenings because October is breast cancer awareness! It really meant so much to me to be able to help since my grandmother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have to help those in my community along with other girls who have the same ambitious heart that I do.