Mrs. Springfield USOA 2021. Be the change, be a volunteer has been a lifelong passion of mine . Having been born an orphan back in the 60’s, I went through foster care as well as the adoption process here in the United States. Though I felt as an outsider looking in most of my life since I was placed with a family who had biologically born children in the family, I nevertheless, feel blessed that I had a roof over my head and food to eat. Having a family of my own is of high importance to me. Being able to overcome the diagnosis of infertility due to cancer cells within my reproductive organs, my husband Bruce and I were ecstatic to welcome the birth of our daughter in 2006. Feeling as if my life is bountiful I give back to others by serving as a volunteer for numerous organizations and helping orphans in need. We have personally provided and delivered care packages and supplies to orphans in Mexico and Africa. I feel that providing personal attention in the form of a party for the orphans is integral to providing hope for children to see that others do care. I am thrilled to be married to the man of my dreams, a mother to my miracle child and the referee to our two black labs.

Highland Hills Country Club Ladies Luncheon - What a GREAT day! The ladies first gathered to play tennis for a few hours and worked up quite an appetite. We then sat down to a fabulous lunch while we brainstormed the ways in which we can give back to the community and fundraise for places such as Harmony House. I can't say enough about this group of women.....such big hearts. Simply fantastic role models!

 

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Artisans For Conservation - I've always believed in the fact that children are our future and we have to make sure that we teach them to nurture and save our wildlife and land. Fundraisers for Artisans For Conservation utilizes proceeds to TEACH OUR CHILDREN! What an amazing group of people. I'm proud to be a sponsor and donor.               

 

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Fashion Show Fitting!

Getting fitted for the fashion show! While we couldn't get photos during the catwalk presentation, we were able to get a quick pic before the hair and makeup appointment.  This cape is so luxurious! Maybe dropping hints to my husband that the cape would look great with dresses to jeans...as long as I'm the one wearing it would work. Not true, my daughter would "shop" in my closet and wear it too.  I don't know what's more fun, the showing off the coats, being married to an awesome man (who did buy us the cape) or the fact I have a daughter I'm blessed to share clothes with! OK, family is first on my list but this cape! I just love the look of the elegant sophistication of capes.

 





 

 

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Throwback Thursday

A blast from the past...about 20 years ago! Don't you just love it when you're looking for a photo and you take a walk down memory lane along the way? This photo was taken YEARS ago back when I lived in Colorado. I hung a carpet over the banister and propped my camera up in front of me on the table, set the timer and dashed back in time to pose. Cell phones sure have made pics easier since then!

 

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Mush, Mush I say!

 Mushing, a sport near and dear to my family. What started off as an elementary school project for my daughter Tiff years ago, has turned into a passion, a sponsorship and a lifetime of memories with my newest family member.  Ryan Redington. I challenge you to Google the name Redington...you will see that his grandfather is the ORIGINATOR of the Iditarod, the 1000 mile dog sled race from Anchorage to Nome. He's taught me how to mush and I even drive the "tag" sled for him in the opening ceremony of the Iditarod every year in March. (during the 12 mile opening ceremony, mushers have a "rider" in their sled and for safety, must have a second musher to help, that's me!) We became instant friends upon first meeting and we along with our company AFS began sponsoring Redingon Mushing.  Now we consider him "family". Sadly, I don't get to see him again until later this winter at another dog sled race. (I included a photo of us mushing in the Iditarod ceremony too)



Mush on!

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It's fashion show time with Green's Furriers!

 The owner David and his spectacular assistant, Shannon Poole were a joy and a half.  Shannon and I hit it off like peas and carrots and were chit chatting non stop (took longer to get that fur fitted, but so what?) It turns out, she was a musher in the 1983 Iditarod and was among the fierce 10 WOMEN who mushed that year (I'm not sure if that's still the most in a race at one time, but it's super impressive.)  I think my hubby may be getting me one of the furs as a surprise, shhh, secret!


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Learning new things!


 Today my daughter Tiff and I were invited by the owners of Gallery Lodge in Kisoloff to come learn to make pottery. I will be the first to say I won't be giving up my day job. Thank goodness a prerequisite to competing for Mrs. Missouri America isn't the ability to produce perfect pottery! Phew. But the kind ladies wanted us for a photo op for their  business and I just couldn't say no, even though I have NO SKILL at this, lol. However, in my great defense, a fabulous time was had by all and I did actually make a piece. It still had to be placed in the kiln to be fired, so I couldn't take it home with me. I promise to post a pic when it arrives. 

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