Miss Teen USA 2009!

Hello everyone! I just got back from my incredible trip to the Bahama's, and I had such an amazing time! I am so excited to report back to my state that I made the top 15 at Miss Teen USA!!! I want to post my pictures from the pageant quickly for everyone to see, and I will blog more about my experience soon! Thank you so much for every one's love and support, I am truly the luckiest girl in the world to have so many wonderful people helping me go after all of my dreams!

My journey to Miss Teen USA finally started, but it wasn't until after countless hours of practice, dress rehearsals, and packing!







It took awhile, but I managed to get all of my clothes in one BIG suitcase! :)

We arrived at the atlantis! I got a chance to workout and then I went exploreing, and look what I found...

Our first contestant breakfast!






The welcome dinner at the Atlantis! Even my baby brother got to take a part in all of the fun and excitement!















My roomie, Kristen, and I always made sure we looked our best :)!

The competition!