Veteran's Honor Day

The Hanover Inn's Veterans Honor Day in Partnership with Mascoma Savings Bank

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

12pm - 3pm

Today was a day to "HONOR" all Veterans and to acknowledge the distinguished Veterans living at the New Hampshire and Vermont Veterans Homes. These homes provide specialized health care and professional long-term care services while also focusing on providing dignity, independence and the highest quality of life for each resident!

I was asked to come to this event in support of New Hampshire's Veterans. It was my sincere HONOR to be in THEIR presence! Through out my Mrs. New Hampshire journey, I've been blessed to meet and be in the presence of many amazing people, but today, I was once again HUMBLED as a person. Their courage and strength is something that I can only hope to one day have and be able to pass on to my children! It was so nice meeting and speaking with these incredible men and women who go back to World War II to present and to hear their stories, I was touched and inspired.

We enjoyed performances by the Norwich University Cadet Color Guard and Drill Team along with the New Hampshire Police Association's Pipes and Drum Band. Military vehicles were also be on display. A spectacular summer barbeque prepared by the Hanover Inn's Executive Chef, Jason Merrill, was served to all attendants.

We should ALWAYS Honor and Support our troops from yesterday and today! All proceeds and donations from the event will be equally divided between the two Homes.

I met this sweet man who even wore his original WWII uniform - inspiring to say the least! With the NH Police Association Pipes and Drums Band Veterans from both NH and VT

Norwich University Cadets Drill Team Exhibition

Norwich University Color Guard, Posting of the Colors

With Michael Hart form the Hanover Inn

With Steven, who organzied the event - wonderully sweet man!

With the lovely Alanna McDermott, Mrs. Vermont America 2007 representing Vermont Veterans

Golf Tournament for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua

On Thursday, September 10th, 2009, I had the pleasure of being at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Golf Tournament at the Amherst Country Club! It was a ton of fun meeting lots of BBBS supporters and golf enthusiasts. All monies raised support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua.

At Hole 1, greeting golfers and quenching their thirst with "Gatorade"

With the lovely Joy Barrett, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters ~ as she sports a Harley Davidson "Walking Advertisement" outfit in support of their sponsorship!

Enjoying Summer

After Nationals, it was time for "Family Time" and so we took August to enjoy summer with no committments other than having fun!

The Alton Family had a blast spending time at the Hampshire Hills pool, day trips to museums and parks, having lots of family visiting us from NJ, visitng with friends and of course, playing outside and going to the the beach!

There's nothing sweeter and more precious than watching your children's faces light up with joy as they enjoy the simple pleasures of life - priceless!

Mrs. New Hampshire - America 2009 Pageant

Mrs. New Hampshire - America 2009

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Crown Plaza, Nashua, NH

So, I thought I'd have some down time after Mrs. United States in Las Vegas, soo NOT the case! The day after we returned, I was on my way to the Mrs. New Hampshire America Pageant 2009. It was nice to see my sister NH queen, Christine Hunt, Mrs. NH America 2008 as she was going to make her last walk as Mrs. NH America and at the same time have the chance to meet the new Mrs. NH America for 2009.

With the new Mrs. New Hampshire America 2009, Kristen Caisse - Congratulations!

Donna Johnson, Mrs. New Hampshire America 2007, (me, Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009), Kristen Caisse, Mrs. New Hampshire America 2009 and Christine Hunt, Mrs. New Hampshire America 2008

With my sister Queen in New Hampshire, Christine Hunt, Mrs. New Hampshire -America 2008 as she passes her crown to her successor. The lovely Donna Johnson, Mrs. New Hampshire America 2007 who also holds many other titles in NH. With my daughter Evmorfia as she loves to come with me to all this girly stuff!!

Turn For the Judges - Mrs. United States People's Choice Results

GREAT NEWS!!!

The Turn For The Judges - Mrs. United States 2009 People's Choice results are in and YES..... I WON!!

Thanks to everyone who voted for me everywhere!!! You are ALL AWESOME!!!!!

Check out the results!

http://www.tftj.com/News/Poll_Finalresults.htm/244

Post Nationals Family Fun in Las Vegas

This was our daughter's first time in Las Vegas, so we took them to the Vegas strip to get the feel of what it is all about! Boy, were they amazed by all the tall buildings and bright lights! They loved it! We visited the NY NY so they can see the replica of the Statue of Liberty, now we just have to take them to the real thing! We also went to Circus Circus where they had tons of kid fun and finally, the best part was going to the Siegfried & Roy's Secret Gardens and Dolphin Habitat! It's so great seeing them experience and see something new thru they eyes - it's truly priceless!

Mrs. United States Day 5 - Finals

*** CONGRATULATIONS ***

Tammy Johns-Brown

Mrs. United States 2009

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it,

If you can dream it, you can become it".

Tonight was the Final Show and the new Mrs. United States was crowned. For all of the 54 women here competing for this prestigious title, it's been a journey and an adventure. Although the journey getting here has been different for all of us individually, the fact that we were all here, on the same stage, sharing in this once in a lifetime experience is just incredible and I know we all feel blessed. Although, I did not make Top 12, which was my personal goal, yes I'm disappointed, but, I'm certainly not devastated. Instead it gives me more strength, knowing that I did the best I could with who I am internally and externally and it gives me peace. I wouldn't have changed a thing. So, I have no regrets, just amazing memories to share forever, a group of 53 wonderful, accomplished and gorgeous women that will be forever sisters and the fact that my family shared in this journey with me is the best part! My 6 year old said to me after the pageant "mama I'm sorry you didn't win for everyone, but you'll always be my Mrs. United States and better yet, my mommy forever". Well folks, that says it all! Congratulations to Tammy Johns-Brown, Mrs. United States 2009 - you were STUNNING!

Past and Present Mrs. United States With the ladies of the hour... Mrs. United States 2009, Tammy Johns-Brown, (me) Mrs. NH and Mrs. United States 2008, Gariane Gunter With Isabella, National Director of the Mrs. United States Pageants ~ she's lovely All 54 delegates right before they announce the Top 12 and then Top 5

With my roomie the Gorgeous Mrs. LA - love her!!

Extraordinary ladies backstage getting ready for Parade of Gowns

With Mrs. NJ ~ Jersey girls in the house! I'm originally from Jersey and I always say "you can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can never take the Jersey out of the girl"

With Mrs. Guam

With my incredible husband Scott, wouldn't have made it here without you, I love you in so many ways!

My biggest fans in the world, my daughters Sophia and Evmorfia who think mama is just the greatest! Big monster smooches to you!!

With my wonderful family, my husband Scott and daughters Sophia and Evmorfia - I love you more than you'll ever know!

With my family and close friends, the Daniel Family after the pageant. Robert Daniel is also my photographer who is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks for all of your support, friendship and making it to Vegas to share in this experience with me - much love to you all!!

Mrs. United States Day 4 - Preliminaries

The 2009 Mrs. United States Class of 2009 right before Preliminaries and Opening Number - It's Showtime ladies!!

With Mrs. United States 2008, Garianne. Isn't she just precious?

The ladies from New England, Mrs. MA, Mrs. NH, Mrs. ME, Mrs. CT, Mrs. Guam, Mrs. VT & Mrs. NY

Backstage the "ladies in Red" are ready for Prelims - "Baby, you are all Stars"

With my gorgeous roomie, Anne Katherine, Mrs. LA - it's showtime girly!!

With Mrs. MA

With the lovely and so gracious Sheial Strassburg, who made sure I was stage ready with make up - she's the BEST and one of the nicest and kindest woman I've ever met!

Mrs. United States Day 4 - Rehearsal

Day 4 brings with it the day that we will officially be seen on stage for competition. All 54 delegates will compete tonight for swimsuit and evening gown. Lots of work went into making the show look "fabulous" and we have our wonderful choreographer Natalie to thank for it! She not only choreographs, but she has an amazing voice and we found out that she is also a bit of a comedian as she repeatedly kept telling us that "there will only be 1 winner, so accept your chances of 1 out of 54 and that 53 of you will not win and deal with it" LOVED IT!!

With our Choreographer for the show - Natalie - she was great to work with and has an amazing singing voice as well!!

With the wonderful and vivacious Stephanie Hunt, Mrs. United states 2007

Being silly with the girls during rehearsals!

On stage with my roomie Anne Katherine or otherwise known as "AK" - we were having so much FUN!!

My roomie took this of me on stage while we were going thru our individual walk thru's.

Mrs. FL, Mrs IA & Mrs. TX

Mrs. NH, Mrs. LA & Mrs Alaska

Mrs. NH, Mrs. LA & Mrs. Guam

Enjoying a moment of smiles during break time at rehearsals.

On stage rehearsing our opening number "Baby, I'm a Star" by Prince

I wanted to represent the organization I am a spokesperson for - VolunteerMatch.org at our Naitonal Pageant! An amazing non-profit organization that "strengthens communities by bringing good people and good casuses together to make a difference" http://www.volunteermatch.org/ Thanks to the ladies who took part - you're great!!

My daughter Evmorfia made a short little film about the pageant and these lovely ladies were so kind to work on it with her - you ladies are the BEST!!!! Thanks so much for giving this little almost 7 seven year old the biggest thrill!!