Little Einstein's "Royal Reader"

I had the great pleasure of being a Royal Reader at my daughter's pre-school. I love when I can do things that promote literacy in our schools! This year was extra special because it is the last year my daughter will be there, as she will be graduating and moving on to kindergarten next year. All the students were so well behaved and boy, did they have good listening skills - I was so impressed, but then again, not really - the school and teachers are FABULOUS!!!! I read my daughter's favorite new story "Purplicious" - it was a hit and she was so proud of her mama:)

March of Dimes ~ Signature Chefs Event

March of Dimes

Signature Chefs Auction

November 9th,2009

at

The Executive Court Banquet Facility

Manchester, NH

It's what they call "A Black Bib Event", so fitting! I absolutely adore the March of Dimes and the work they do to help babies live healthier and longer lives! It's their mission and I find it to be so profound, after all, it's how we all began and there is nothing more important than our health and well being.

The event featured delectable tasting from New Hampshire's finest chefs and the opportunity to bid on unique and desirable auction packages, whereby all the proceeds benefit the mission of the March of Dimes! Karen Dennis and Meghan Roche of the March of Dimes NH chapter put on an amazing event and should be proud of the work they do - 2 amazing women that I am so proud to know and be involved with! We raised over $35,000 at this event - that is HUGE considering our economy - Major Kudos to everyone - thank you soo very much, you have no idea how much this is needed and what good it will do!!

Lindsey Graham, Miss New Hampshire 2009 and I taking a moment to showcase the March of Dimes, a charity that I have been involved with since 2002! ~ I love them and the work they do! With friend Paula Garvey, who is immensely involved with the CF Foundation because of her daughter Rosie, came to support the March of Dimes!

American Girl Fashion Show

American Girl Fashion Show

Styles of Yesterday and Today

at the

Capital Center for the Arts

Concord, NH

November 7th & 8th, 2009

The Junior Service League of Concord presented the American Girl Fashion Show to benefit children in crisis in their community. I had the great pleasure of going to this event because my daughter was selected to be one of the American Girl Doll models ~ Rebecca, the newest American Girl doll! Can I tell you how exciting it was to watch my big girl do this? Not only does she love American Girl dolls and everything else they have, but to have the chance to be in the show - OH MY GOSH - she was THRILLED!!! All the girls were wonderful and had an incredible time! I was so excited to share this with her as both mama and Mrs. New Hampshire United States - we were soo very proud of her - she ROCK IT!

Headliner at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord, NH With my daughter, Evmorfia as the American Girl doll ~ Rebecca, she looked just like her!

Backstage with some of the other American Girl doll models!! So darn cute!!

My girl strutting her American Girl stuff with the Rebecca doll!

Waving to the audience!

With my daughter in my official Mrs. New Hampshire role! So happy to share this moment with her!!

My daughter and I sharing a moment with these lovely ladies, Erica Lehman, Miss NH National Miss 2009, Alexa Catherine Donnelly, Miss NH National Teenager 2009, Ashley Dumont, Miss NH Jr. National Teenager.

Women's Business Center "The Entrepreneurial Spirit ~ Stories of Success"

The Women's Business Center

presents...

The Entrepreneurial Spirit ~ Stories of Success

October 20th, 2009

Southern NH University

I had the great pleasure to be a special guest at this incredibly inspirational event! Six amazing women shared their success stories who spearheaded their dynamic business ideas from the drawing board to the boardroom. They shared their philosophy and vision on how they each overcame challenges and adversity which ultimately led them to the successful businesses they run today! These guest speakers were Dr. Susan Lynch, Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, Linda Fanaras, Ginny Jawidzik, Sue Sylvester and Suzanne Bresette - all truly inspirational!

Sharing a moment with Christine Davis, Executive Director of the Women's Business Center

With my friend, Diane Durkin, Ms. New Hampshire Senior America 2009

Macy's Shop For A Cause

MACY'S ~ Shop For A Cause

Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH

October 17th, 2009

I had the pleasure of being invited to take part in the Macy's Shop For a Cause event for the Macy's at Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH. Beyond it being an incredible event to take part in and help raise funds, I was able to do it with my daughters, which makes it extra SPECIAL!

Proceeds from the event gow towards Feeding America and other local food banks as part of Macy's national "Come Together" campaign wich aims to privide 10 million mealsw for the hungry and other designated charities!

With Macy's Management and event coordinators Kathy Dobbs-GSM, Diane Nolan-GM, Mrs. NH (me) and Jay Rodrigues-GSM With Macy's team and the Alton Girls after the Fashion Show during the Shop for a Cause event. The Alton Girls in Formal wear - rock it out girls!

And Casual wear - oh yeah!

Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 - so proud of her girls in the Macy's Fashion Show for Shop For a Cause!

October Fest at Salzburg Square

October Fest

at Salzburg Square

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Amherst, NH

There's nothing like Fall in New England, specifically, New Hampshire! One place that kick starts the season is Salzburg Square and their annual October Fest event! On a gorgeous Fall day, there was live music, food, fun for both children and adults and unique items to taste and purchase from all the boutique stores at Salzburg Square.

I was asked to be there by Donna, the owner of Whimsey - love this store! We had fun greeting and talking to the many people that came thru October Fest. I enjoyed making the rounds to all the boutiques and seeing all of the unique and amazing things they all carry in their stores. Saw many familiar faces and made some new friends on this beautiful Fall day at October Fest - great event for all to come and enjoy!

With all the Boutique Owners at Salzburg Square: June Holbrook (Gallery Portraits), Karen Girado (Just Naturals), Margaret Phelan (Enchanted Lace), Mike Spyridakis (Property Owner), Susan Towner (Golden Egg), Roxanne Mansell (Roxie's Fashions), Donna Travis (Whimsey Square) Kneeling L to R: Linda May (Antiques at Mayfair), Sheila Osborn (aurvara Salon), Karen Farren (Gallery Portraits), Elie Elfata (Eden Restaurant)

With Donna and Meg from Whimsey - love these ladies! These folks were amazing!!

This woodcarving was incredible! With the artists Ron Mulley and Kent McKenzie of Woodcarvings

Reflections Fashion Show

http://www.thenhmirror.com/

It’s that time of year again – time for fall foliage, apple picking and back-to-school – but more importantly, time for "Reflections".

The annual Reflections Fashion Show took place on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bedford High School. This year, the NH Mirror teamed up with Families in Transition for a bigger and better show.

Several boutiques showcased their fashions on stage at the event. This year’s participants were Real Bodies of Amesbury, Junz Boutique of Nashua, Alapage of Bedford and Harley Davidson of Manchester. In addition, it featured hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a silent auction.

The event benefited Families in Transition and Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.

With the wonderful ladies from Families in Transition before the show, so sweet!

With the lovely June from Junz and my first Junz outfit - sassy!

My second JUNZ outfit - LOVED this shirt!!

My last Junz outfit - LOVED this Jacket!!!

With Miss New Hampshire, the lovely Lindesy Graham

With the Victoria and her staff from Transformations Hair and Now who did an amzing job on my hair!

With my fellow Junz Models

JUNZ - Reflections Fashion Show Fitting

I'll be modeling for JUNZ Boutique for the Reflections Fashion Show. I had the pleasure of meeting June and her staff at her store. Such lovely things!! In a matter of minutes she dressed, accessorized me and got me pumped to show her fabulous things!

With June, owner of JUNZ Boutique in Nashua outside her store.

The Milford Pumpkin Festival

The 20th Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival

October 9th, 10th & 11th, 2009

Milford, NH

The Milford Pumpkin Festival is an event that my family and I have gone to since we've lived in NH. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the event - how special! Not only is it a fun family event, but for me, it's a reminder of how gorgeous NH is this time of year with all the leaves turning their beautiful colors, the smell of the fall crisp air and the togetherness of a town within our state. This is my favorite time of year in NH!

I had the great honor of being a judge for it's Annual Talent Show at the Amato Center. It was a great night spent with my fellow judges and all the amazing local talent - they were all fabulous and each act had something special to offer the audience to keep us entertained and excited! At the end of the night a 1st, 2nd, audience favorite and honorable mentions were selected! It was great show, CONGRATULATIONS to all who participated and to the winners!

With my fellow Talent Show Judges and the 1st, 2nd, Audience Favorite and Honorable Mention Winners!

With the lovely Roberta and Alan Woolfson - Pumpkin Festival Talent organizers and wonderful people!

Fall Fun with my baby girls - hayrides, pumpkins, apple picking OH MY!

My girls at the Pumpkin Festival taking in the HUGE Pumpkins!

Whimsey Square - Ladies Night Event

Whimsey Square

Ladies Night Event

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

It was an exciting night at Whimsey Square in Amherst! They held their Ladies Night Event and it was a blast! They had tons of great new unique and beautiful items to debut, lots of new beads from Chamilia, Troll and Silverado, many of the artists were there as well, lots of food, drinks and of course, great personality you just have to go into this store! I'm here with Owner, Donna who is an absolute sweetheart!

With owner, Donna. She is a queen and so we just had to have her represent - loved it!!