Proud Coach

This weekend was truly spectacular. On the 27th, April Elzinga, director of the Miss Jr Teen Colorado World and Miss Teen Colorado World pageants (http://www.missteencolorado-world.us/), flew in from Utah to be part of a workshop we worked on for the conestants of her pageants - and anyone else who wanted to join us! We chatted and shared pointers for competition, and even strutted ourselves down a makeshift runway! Fun! And, next week I get to be part of this pagaent's photo shoot, yay!

Then, in the evening, I traveled with Michelle Field to attend the Colorado and Wyomming Galaxy pageants. My client, Maria Henderson - took 1st RU to Miss Colorado Galaxy, and my client, Isabella Gibbs, became the new Little Miss Colorado Galaxy! Way to go, ladies!

Great Weekend!

On the 19th, I had a blast getting one of my coaching clients ready for Miss Colorado Galaxy. Maria Henderson is one of my favorite gals, and I am so blessed to call her "mine"! :-) She is going to be stellar, and I am so proud of her! She and I had the help of another client, Kara Gramlich - who is working on a modeling career! Kara was also awesome, but managed to leave before I remembered to take photos! I'll get a photo of us yet, Kara!



On the 20th, I met with a new client, little Miss Isabella Gibbs. She is a doll and she and her mama had a blast with me! There's not much I can add to an already cute kid, let me tell ya'! But, I can tell this little one is a hard worker and I am excited to see the things to come. Isabella will also be at the Galaxy pageant next weekend! You go, girlie!



Today (the 21st), I had the BEST time modeling for My Big Day Planner. I was the "bridesmaid" for the event, and had a blast! My make-up was done by Tiffany of Blush Artistry and Company, and she is AMAZING (http://www.blushartistryandcompany.com/)! My hair was done by Misha of Salon Misha - love him (http://www.salonmisha.com/)!

The professional photos of the event will be posted as soon as I get them! Speaking of photos, I can't wait to start posting blogs about my great sponsors! Be looking forward to This is Real Photography, up first ...

Much Love!
JNACK

March Activities

I am finding the difficult thing about keeping a blog is not really finding time or energy to write, but rather deciding what it is I will write about. I hope to make this blog a mixture of event and appearance updates, but also some time for reflection. So, for today - here is a little bit of both ...

On the 12th, I drove to The Little White Dress bridal boutique, for a fitting. I am so excited that I will be part of a fashion show on the 21st - for My Big Day Wedding Planner! Cate has an amazing shop, it's beautiful! I can't wait to update all of you on that event!

On the 13th, I was privileged to judge a "double header" pageant, which included a CO American Coed prelim, as well as "Butterfly Beauties", produced by Valerie Sweely, who does a number of fun-themed pageants throughout the year. I can remember my younger pageantry days, and hearing judges say, "It was such a tough decision!". Now I know they were not just being polite; my goodness, what a great group of gals! It was so fun, and I got to hang out with Mrs. Colorado International 2009, Michelle Field .... as well as visit with the Colorado American Coed Royalty, including Macayla Fletcher, who I've had the honor of coaching this past year.

If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Coed program, please visit http://colorado.gocoed.com/ - I know the director personally, and can assure you that this is a great system for starting your daughters in (or yourself - if you're not a mama!).

As I face the privilege of finding ways to work all of the wonderful community involvement into an already busy schedule, I have also committed to enjoying "media free" days. Yep! GASP - I am devoting one day a week to NO COMPUTERS, NO DVDs, NO CELL PHONE (okay, except calls from my hubby and my parents ... and my brother ... but that's just a given ;) ). I am amazed at how this not only frees up my time, but it frees my mind and my stress levels. I encourage you all to try an "unplugged" day - and let me know how it goes!

MUCH LOVE -

JNACK

PS - I need a new camera - sorry for the blurry pictures. You are welcome to donate to my new camera fund ... lol