Vanbros Photoshoot

This past weekend we had our last Vanbros bootcamp before we leave for Miss Teen USA. We spent all day Saturday doing a group photoshoot with the amazing Rachel Imdieke! Here are a few behind the scenes shots... I can't wait to see more of the photos! Thank you for spending your Saturday with us Rachel! Also a big thank you to Lindsey from Blush Spa for doing such a fantastic job on our makeup. :)

Looking out for snakes with these boots! ;)

The Final Countdown!

Things are all starting to come together for Miss Teen USA! So excited I got to pick up my gown for nationals from my state director last week. Thank you so much to Mac Duggal, Ashley Renee Tribble, and Danielle Bounds Hahn for giving me the dress of my dreams to wear on stage at Miss Teen USA. I would also like to give a big thank you to Tae at Bridal Design & More for altering my dress to fit like a glove! I can't wait to wear it in just a few weeks! :)

Another exciting thing came in the mail this past week... My contestant packet from the Miss Universe Office! Thank you Sherri Hill and Chinese Laundry for sponsoring our opening number outfits, I absolutely love them! :)

Be sure and TUNE IN on August 1st and 2nd at 8 PM ET on www.missteenusa.com to watch the live stream of the 2014 Miss Teen USA pageant. Exactly two weeks and I will be at the beautiful Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas! :)

#Throwback

As Miss Teen USA gets closer, (19 days!) I am having a #Throwback moment to some of my favorite things I have had the opportunity to do in my community this year! :)

I have loved getting to speak to different groups of teens and kids about the importance of healthy relationships and respect in dating. I hope that each group I have presented to leaves feeling empowered and with a better understanding of how important respect is in every relationship. Here are some pictures of a few of the groups I have had the pleasure of talking with!

 Raymore Elementary's Girls on the Run group

Kansas City Girl Scout Troop

Grain Valley Middle School

I have also had the opportunity to work closely with Hope House, a domestic violence shelter located in Kansas City. I have loved getting to spend time with the women and children staying there. Thanks to the generous donations of several businesses and individuals, I was able to put together a pancake breakfast and over 100 care packages for Hope House!

Time has flown by! Be sure and "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter @RealMissMOTeen, and Instagram @missmoteenusa. (The links to my social media pages can be found to the right of this post. --->)

Thank You Fadil Berisha!

I had such a fun time at my photoshoot with Fadil Berisha in Baton Rouge! It was such an incredible experience to get to shoot with him. Here are a few photos from our session. :)

2014 Miss Teen USA Contestant Profiles

The 2014 Miss Teen USA contestant profiles are now posted on the Miss Teen USA website! Thank you to Rachel Imdieke for my official headshot. :) Be sure and check out this link to my profile to learn a little more about me:
http://www.missuniverse.com/missteenusa/members/profile/660679/2014

19 days and counting until I am on a plane to the beautiful Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas! Thank you for everyone's continuous support as I prepare to compete at Miss Teen USA. Be sure and "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter @RealMissMOTeen, and Instagram @missmoteenusa. (All of the links to my social media pages can be found to the right of this post. --->)