Sunday, May 15, 2011

Today is a Great day!

My crowning moment!
                                                                       
Mrs. Colorado 2011, Janell Ames!

The Royal Family.

I still can't believe it when I say it, let alone when I hear it.  I am the current Mrs. Colorado 2011.
It is crazy to think it all started four years ago with a simple "bucket" list I had created for myself, a way of rediscovery after having my third and final child.
I am so glad I took on the challenge and stepped out of my comfort zone to compete for the title of Mrs. Colorado.
 

The first year I competed, I stepped into a very unknown world.  I had never competed in a pageant before, I grew up playing competitive sports.
As the week of the pageant drew near I was excited, nervous, and a little scared, OK incredibly scared!
I had no expectations for myself and had decided early on to just have fun and enjoy the ride.
Boy did I enjoy the ride!!
There were so many things I loved about that weekend:
  • I met and bonded with so many amazing women, many of which I am still friends with today.
  • I was able to get pampered, get dressed up, and be apart of a fabulous production.
  • I set a goal, worked hard, and achieved it.
  • I was given the opportunity to self reflect and become reacquainted with ME.
               and  finally...
  • Girls weekend....need I say more!

  
Some of the amazing contestants from the Mrs. Colorado pageant 2008

I was hooked and so began my quest for the title of Mrs. Colorado.
 

My first Mrs. Colorado Pageant experience.
2008 - 4th Runner Up.

Mrs. Colorado pageant
2009 - 4th Runner Up


Mrs. Colorado pageant
2010 - 1st Runner Up

It has taken four years, but it has been worth every penny, every struggle, and every memory.
I am so incredibly honored to represent the amazing married women of Colorado.
  
I am so excited to share my year with you all.  I will be posting often and catching up on all my latest events, appearances and more.