          I was so blessed to spend the evening with so many wonderful people who all love our babies! I was given the task to model a 18k gold diamond necklace and sell chances to win it. While modeling the necklace I had the oppurtunity to meet so many people and share my son's story. The evening was topped off by honoring Debra H. Fiser, M.D., Dean of UAMS College of Medicine as March of Dimes 32nd Annual Citizen of the Year. Closing the eving was a wonderful live auction and a video presention from the Goss Family, AR March of Dimes Mission Family. I am con wait until next year's event! I am working hard to get this event in Fort Smith, AR. The great news is I already have two chef's who have committed!                 On the evening of Thursday, October 22nd I had the wonderful oppurtunity to share the evening with some wonderful people who love our babies and the March of Dimes. The evening was kicked off with some great food provided by some of greatest chefs from Northwest Arkansas. It was followed by a silent auction that included items donated from local business and individuals. My favoriate was the autographed football signed by Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino. To bad I did not have the funds to bid on this. Once the silent auction was over they moved onto the live auction and honored the Booth familiy. After all was said and done this event was a success! I arrived that afternoon to help set-up. During this time a had the chance to meet and work with some wonderful volunteers. The place the event was held in reminded me of an office building built during the 60's. It was hip and retro. I also created the Arkansas Preemie stories that were used during the silent auction. I would like to thank Miss Arkansas International, Tressa Horton, Miss Teen Arkansas International, Kristyn Baker, and her mother for joining me this evening. We passed out program books and greeted the guest. March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies 10/07/2009
                 The day started off nice and dry at Toad Suck Park in Conway, AR. I had a great time neeting so many people who were there to help the March of Dimes.Over 300 bikers from all of Arkansas rode for our babies. The biker who raised the most lead the pack and the chapter that raised the largest amount followed behind the leader. After the bikers left the park they took the senic route to the Clinton Library in Little Rock, AR. After helping clean up the park I drove to meet the bikers at the library. I was so thrilled to arrive and see such a fantastic set-up. It amazes me that I did not take a picture of it. My parents were so kind to bring Alex to this event. About the time they arrived the rain came with them. Alex and I waited under the Mission Family tent and waited for the bikers to arrive. While we were waiting we met some wonderful famlies who also had a baby born to soon. Small world...one of famlies have a little girl named Alex and she shares the same birthday, different year, as my Alex. Then to top it off she was born premature and her mother and I have simular names. After about and hour I decided that the rain was never going to end. So we went back to my parents house. As you can tell Alex was worn out. Sometimes it is hard being popular. I am so thankful for all of the bikers that rode for our babies. One interesting fact...the Arkansas Bikers for Babies event is the third largest Bikers for Baies in the nation! Way to go Arkansas bikers!!! Pope County Fair Queen Pageant 10/01/2009
     I had such a wonderful time judging the Pope County Fair Queen Pageant. That evening Mrs. Arkansas International 2009-Robin Moore and Arkansas International Director-Bernee Thurow also joined me in judging. Congratulations to Katie Balentine for winning the title of Miss Pope County! She will compete for the title of Miss Arkansas Fair Queen in October, 2009.      L-R Top Row; Alex was sampling the butterceam icing that I had made for th ecupcakes. Dr. Coloso is talking to Alex and Alex is showing him his leg. Why? I do not know. Alex and Dr. Coloso. He is the Neonatologist for the NICU. L-R Second Row; Alex and Becky. She is a Respitory Therapist and she took care of Alex while he was in the hospital. Alex and Dr. Coloso. I think Alex kept moving. That would explain why his eyes were closed. Every year on Alex's birthday we take cupcakes to Dr. Coloso and his staff. It is the least I could do for helping save his life. Plus, I know they enjoy watching him thrive and grow.       Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 my son Alex and I spent some time helping the March of Dimes at the Jail and Bail fundraiser in Fort Smith, AR. Alex's story was displayed on every table that the callers were sitting at. I also had the opportunity to speak with a few of the callers about Alex and his prematurity. But I must confess I spent a majority of the time chasing Alex around the resturant. I guess two year olds really do not like to sit still. Sigh! By the end of the event my legs were killing me from wearing high heels and chasing him. Thank you to everyone who help entertain and chase him! I would like to thank Lonestar Steakhouse for hosting this event for the second year. The food was great and so was the service. Thank you for everyone who gave of their time to help raise funds for the March of Dimes. The money raised helps fight prematurity, birth defects, and low birth weight, It is their hope that one day all babies will be born healthy.     Thank you to Barbera Jean Limited for hosting Charity Week. Each day they showcased fashions and a percentage of the proceeds for that day would benefit a charity that has been preselected. On this particular day the American Heart Association was the featured charity. I had the oppurtunity to model with Amberlee Haymon and Miss Arkansas Tressa Horton.        Row 1 L-R; Marla Collier and Me; Danna Wetzell, Lawrie Music, Marla Collier, Me, and Amberlee Haymon; Danna Wetzell, Bernee Thurow Executive Director, Lawrie Music, Amberlee Haymon, Marla Collier, and Me Arkansas Twisters and Arkansas International 05/26/2009
   We all had such a wonderful time watching the Arkansas Twisters play Florida. It was great catching up Jacksonville High Scool Alum. Coach Robert Thomas. We had six Arkansas International contestants, the titleholders, and many family and friends. Go Red Luncheon, Thursday, April 23RD, 2009 04/30/2009
        I had such a great time at the Go Red Luncheon. Their were so many people there supporting such a great cause. By the end of the event I was ready to kick my shoes off. I know sometimes it is painful to be fashionable. The Arkansas International ladies help collect donations from the crowd, work the silent auction tables, and sold chances to win a 18kt white gold and ruby diamond ring. Our own Mrs. Arkansas International, Robin Moore, was the ring's model. |    Mrs. River Valley International Future Events
Tuesday, November 17th is National Prematurity Awareness Day! Friday, March 12th 2010 - Sunday, March 14TH, 2010, Arkansas International Pageant, Jacksonville, AR Christina Stengel
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