Filming of a PSA for MDA

I was so thrilled when former Mrs. Hawaii Aulii called and asked if I would be a part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's PSA for their Lucky We Live Hawaii Pau Hana Concert, which will be held on November 5th at the Honolulu Hale.
Some of you have already seen the PSA on air. So I guess I am a little behind in giving you all a sneak preview.
Check out the video and photos from the shoot!

Children and Youth Day at the State Capitol

On October 3rd I had the honor of hosting part of the entertainment at the Children and Youth Day. Families and children of all ages gathered to celebrate and enjoy games, rides, activities and entertainment. I got to congratulate the Little League World Series champions and ran into Lt. Governor Duke Aiona again.
It was an endearing moment to see thousands of families enjoy themselves and support all of the local, state and national agencies that help to keep our children safe and healthy!

 With Helen and Haylie at the Arbonne booth

 Jenalyn, Haylie, Rose and Bubbles

 my "sister" Chanel!

 Billy V 

 Little League World Series winners

 The lovely Ashlee

Emceeing a portion of the entertainment

YMCA Family Fun Day

On October 2nd I had the opportunity to volunteer at the YMCA Kailua Family Fun Day. I assisted with children making pin wheels and announced the Poster Contest winners!
Some of my titleholders were there to help as well! Thank you Ladies...you are all awesome!

ISPCAN International Conference

On September 27th I had the honor of helping at the International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect. It was held at the Hawaii Convention Center and over 700 people from around the world attended this event! I was amazing to see all these individuals come together to attend sessions on keeping children safe in so many ways!
I spoke to someone from Russia who shared a story of some attendees that came from the Middle East. Only recently the countries have started to openly talk about child abuse and are taking action to put a stop to it! Absolutely amazing experience!

 My friend Javier, who translated for 5 languages!

 With Kinsey Mrs Hawaii Intl.

At the registration table!

Aloha Week Parade

I am a little behind on my posts but I wanted to share some photos from the Aloha Week Floral Parade on September 18th! We had so much fun decorating the car, which was loaned to us by Mercedes! This is a new convertible model for the E350! Beautiful!
The most amazing part of the parade was seeing the hundreds of people gathered to watch one of the biggest parades the state produces!
What a great experience! Brock enjoyed the ride too!

 Sisters Angelica and Alyssa Reyes

 The Jones Family!

Hawaii's REAL Ambassador of Aloha Danny Kaleikini

My beautiful pageant titleholders! Thank you ladies!

My Mrs America experience

So I fell a little behind on my posts at Mrs. America! On day 4 my husband called and told me that my son was very sick and that they were not coming to the pageant! The call came right after my interview, which I though went really well!
So trying to keep a positive attitude I went on with the competition worried sick about poor Brock!
Although my boys were not able to come to the pageant, I still had the support of my director Luana, Aunt Olene from Fresno along with Cirina and Kirk Culberson from Phoenix, who came to cheer me on! Thank you!
I did not take home the crown of Mrs America but I am still honored to return home as Mrs. Hawaii, an accomplishment I am very proud of! Our new Mrs. America Shelly from Connecticut is a sweetheart and I am sure she will capture the hearts of all who she meets during her year!
Here are some photos of the last couple of days at Mrs. America!

Day 4...Gift exchange and President's Dinner

Today was fun! In between rehearsals we got to exchange gifts from each state. I think I am going home with more than I came with! Oh well...my son will have fun ripping into the snacks!

Later we were able to attend a nice sit down dinner for the President of the resort. We each presented him with a gift from our state. Mine was a basket filled with Hawaiian treats like Chocolate, Anahola Granola, Pineapple, Mac Nuts, Kauai Cookies and Raw Natural Honey made by my grandfather Oliver Shagnasty (he gave himself that name when he was 20 something. I guess it stuck!).