Memorial Day Parade Old Orchard Beach

So the ladies at my favorite bank (Saco and Biddeford Savings) had asked me to ride in the parade with them. I wasnt sure how I felt about it. Our business is in Old Orchard and I didnt want people to get the wrong idea of me. I was afraid of people just thinking I thought that I was just a pretty lady and was good to look at. That isn't my reason for this journey. I have such an important message that I want to share. But, anyway...there I sat on the back of Bernice's car as her and Carolyn drove me through the streets of Old Orchard Beach. It was pretty cool. Everyone was very receptive and yelling my name!! It was a lot of fun!! We had a few laughs as Bernice a few times stepped on the gas a little too aggressively and almost put me in the trunk!! We ended up at Memorial Park where there was a ceremony. Chris Cash who was killed in Iraq was honored by his mom. She has done such a great job in preserving his memory. It was all and all a great day. A bonus was the sun was shining!!!

Foster Family Fun Day

New to this blogging stuff......

There have been so many new things that I have recently done. First, would have to be becoming Mrs. Maine United States. A few years ago a few of my students had told me I should try for Mrs. Maine.....it took me a few years but I decided to give it a shot. It turned out pretty good too!! :) I have never even read a blog; never mind write one so you will have to bear with me. I hope to accomplish some great things this year and will try my darndest to keep up with this "blogging".

I am busy preparing for the nationals in Las Vegas. They are coming up in July and there is so much to do before then......pictures, shopping, sponsors, shopping, applications, shopping, travel arrangements, shopping........ :) Along with all that I will be making some appearances, being a wife and mom and hopefully making some memories along the way.

My first appearance was last weekend and was a lot of fun. I traveled all the way to Prospect Maine. If you don't know where that is....it's ok...I didn't either. Anyway, I went to take part in the Foster Family Fun Day at Fort Knox. It was an absolute blast. I loved being with the kids and families. I signed lots of pictures, hammered together a toolbox and shared lots of smiles with so many amazing children. I even got to fire a cannon at the Fort. Lots in a days work!! There are so many children out there that need safe homes to grow up in. Thank god there are so many wonderful people willing to open their homes and hearts. With that being said....there is always room for more families to step up and help a child in need!!

My next appearance will be this Monday at the Memorial Day Parade in OOB. I am not sure how I feel about this but I am up for the experience. I will be riding with the gang from our bank...Saco and Biddeford Savings. I should be fun and its supposed to be sunny!!

Here's to ending my first blog entry.......this isn't that bad huh?

Until next time...............
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