MRS. MN AMERICA PARTY - EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

My client (and super close friend) Wendi Russo - Mrs. MN America 2008 (and Shop NBC host) hosted a wonderful party for the 2009 contestants at her home in Eden Prairie, MN. Wendi has such great style and even better, she has an Italian husband who is an amazing cook! She hosted such a great event and I was SO TOUCHED when she presented me with the most amazing "coach" frame in front of all the contestants. I had no idea that this was coming and I was just so touched. We worked soooooo hard the year she won her state title and it was so fulfilling seeing that I truly had made a difference. Wendi is the real deal and I treasure our friendship. It was great to meet some of the new contestants as well as catch up with former Mrs. Minnesotas.







Sarah Moses (owner of The Pageant Shop) and I are SO PROUD of our client/friend Wendi Russo - Mrs. MN America 2008!











Sarah and I enjoying the party with some of our clients (L to R): Tamara Jett, Sarah, me, and Feryl York










Sarah poses by Wendi's winning evening gown, which came from Sarah's store The Pageant Shop. Wendi won the title as well as "Best in Gown" in this dress!
















All of the contestants at the party (MN and IA contestants combined)











All of the Minnesota contestants at the party













Former Mrs. Minnesotas (L to R): Faith Schway (1985), Bessie Giannakakis (2007), Wendi Russo (2008), me (2006), and Robin Duffney (1995)












Catching up with Feryl York, one of my Iowa clients. This girl is a JOY to work with! LOVE HER!










Wendi during the surprise presentation of the "coach" frame which she gave to me...it was a gift I will always treasure!!!
















Wendi is so much more than just a client...she truly has become such a dear friend! She has been the BEST Mrs. Minnesota ever--I have seriously never seen such a great promoter of the pageant EVER! Way to go Wendi! You earned it!













Sarah Moses (owner of The Pageant Shop) and I with all of our clients. Thank you ladies! It is a pleasure working with each of you!










Catching up with pageant sponsor Jason Young of YoungQuest Fitness. If you are looking to get your body in the best shape possible for competition, make SURE to give Jason a call!