Miss Michigan 2010

Miss Michigan Class of 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings hosted us for dinner one night.

Artistry, a huge sponsor for Miss America, came to the pageant and gave us some tips on makeup!

We worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters. It was my first time involved in the program and I loved it! I was paired with the girl beside me in the back, Taija. We all hung out at Chucky Cheese for the afternoon.

Me crowning Taija! Haha, she said she wanted to be a queen so I made her Queen for the day!

One of the preliminary nights in our opening outfits.

Before going out to a luncheon.

Singing the National Anthem at the Lakes Mall in Muskegon. We had a huge autograph signing there, then singing and performing onstage, followed by Big Brother Big Sister.

Chelsea, Ashley and I being our normal silly selves! 

Katie and I at House of Chan's. 

Katie is the new Miss Michigan 2010 and she is the sweetest girl in the whole world!!

Haley and I after finals night. 

Haley is Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen 2009 and totally amazing!

My friends being totally awesome!!!

Me and my daddy! =]

My amazing family. They came every night to support me. Love you guys!! =D

The 9 days I spent in Muskegon for Miss Michigan were truly some of the best days I have ever had! Everyone always says, "Ooooh, I grew so much as a person!", but it is absolutely true! I made so many memories and have experienced so many things that I never would have imagined I would be doing and I have done them all at such a young age.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been watching the Miss America pageant on tv, always telling my mom, "I want to be her!" Every little girls dream, I know. Standing in the position I am in now is absolutely crazy and yet phenomenal. It's so hard to believe. 

Although I did not win at the State level, I did however have a year of memories, experiences and life long friends. During this past year, I have become very close to the girls in the above picture. Closer than we really have to mention! Haha These girls are the sisters I never had and I know that they will always be there for me whenever I need them. They are the kind of friends that will last a lifetime!

"What's next for me?", some people ask. Only a select few people know that! I'll let the secret out of the bag soon enough. But for now, just know that I will be beginning my freshman year at Western Michigan University to study education.

Go Broncos!! =D