Hello! Recently I have been on the run, filling my weeks with community service events and appearances!!! I had a great time volunteering at the Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation! It was awesome seeing so many people get dressed up as Christmas characters to go for a 5K run. Such a wonderful event! The Portsmouth Holiday Parade was an absolute BLAST!!! I even got a few kisses blown back to me from some of the kids:) What made it even more special and fun was the scavenger hunt that Kamilah and I participated in. The scavenger hunt is a holiday parade tradition. I am proud to say that we conquered the night and got everything on our list!!! We had a great time meeting marching bands, cheer leading squads, and people dressed up as crazy holiday characters. Our driver Mark was super nice too!
Last night I had my first Nutcracker of the season. Great job TEAM!!! We had a beautiful show. I was SO excited to see Grace (the little girl I babysit) in the audience. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful support system, thanks to my mom (for helping me with my 20 second change and just being my mom), my grandparents, my father (and dance partner), and my brother for being so supportive. Tomorrow we have a performance at the historic Claremont Opera House
On Friday, I visited the Bow Elementary School again to talk about my platform. I have been organizing a Toy Drive for the Children's Miracle Network at Children's Hospital Boston. I was so excited to see that they already had so many toys that they have collected! We also made "Hope Bracelets" for the pediatric patients and invited everyone to the "Princess Party" at Applebee's in Hooksett to benefit the Children's Miracle Network on Thursday, December 16th from 5p-10p.Wear your best "Princess" attire and ask for the Children's Miracle Network flier at the door! 15% of your bill will be donated to the Miss NH Children's Miracle Network Fund. Please join us for food, fun and miracles.
Everyone keep voting for Krystal!!!! She'll do a FABULOUS job as Miss America.
With love & miracles, Lauren
