Tea time at a local gift gallery

My mother-in-law invited Mrs. Washington to attend a tea today at a local gift gallery. The gift gallery has been in my town of Tumwater for 2 years. On the 1st Wednesday of the month they have tea & specials for Senior Citizens. Today I met the owner and one of the employees along with several lovely ladies who attended the event.

The gift gallery is full of local artisans creations that are divided into little booths throughout the store. Many years ago before I started my current business I sold items I made at a similar type of store. It is a great way for artists to be able to sell what they make on a small scale.

As Mrs. Washington I am invited to many different types of events some large and some small. Today was special because I was able to meet some very wonderful women who were very interested in meeting me. They wanted to know more about what I did and were honored to have me visit with them in their store. It was an honor for me to meet them too. I posed for a picture with the group and it will be featured in their newsletter next month. How nice it feels to be part of this community!

Lakefair Parde 2011

Mitchell my Boy Scout Hero who helped protect me from the rain!

Mrs. Olympia, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Thurston County, Mrs. King County

& Me Mrs. Washington!

Our poor truck getting dumped on by the RAIN!!!

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Capital Lakefair Queen Coronation

Michaela Kier Lakefair Queen 2011

Michaela attends Northwest Christian High School. She is the daughter of Michael and Kathryn Kier. Michaela is the captain of the school volleyball team. She is a member of the National Honors Society. She is a volunteer at the Olympia Union Gospel Mission. Her long term goal is to combine her love of volunteering, sailing and travel by joining Mercy Ships for several months to serve the needy in Africa. She plans to attend college and major in education.

Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Olympia, Michaela Kier, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Thurston County

Here again with the 2010 Lakefair Queen Josephine Coury

With Bob Barnes Lakefair president for 2008, 2009, & 2010

Mrs. Olympia, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Thurston County, Mrs. Lacey

Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Washington, & Mrs. Olympia having an elephant ear!! YUMM

Last night we watched a new Lakefair Queen be crowned! It rained all day and then right before the event the skies cleared, well not cleared but the rain stopped!! The girls were amazing. They each had to answer an onstage question, wow what amazing speakers they are. Each girl receives a scholarship for being a princes and then the winner gets another scholarship. These girls have spent their time public speaking throughout our community. The judges attend their speaking engagements and really get to know them.

Lakefair has been a community event since 1957! It is so fun to be a part of, it's like a reunion, so many people come back to visit Olympia during this time of year. Tomorrow is the Grande Parade we are hoping for Sun!!!

Muscogee Creek Nation News Article

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I am a proud Native American! I have 1/4 creek indian blood running through me that I received from my fathers side of the family. My father is 1/2 Creek his father was full Creek. The family has done much research on our heritage and found out our indian name was KinKahee. My Grandfather was a preacher and had a church he lead in Oklahoma just outside of the Nations borders. His congregation consisted of mainly Creek tribe members and his sermons were spoken in their native language. The church was called the Pigeon Church and it's foundation is still there to this day. The family moved to California where my father was born and his father continued to minister. Sadly my Grandfather died when my father was only 11. My father has 11 brothers and sisters all still living, and he is the 7th son of the 7th son.

My parents enrolled my sisters and I in the Muscogee Creek tribe when we were younger. It has always been something I treasure proudly. The Muscogee Creek Nation is in Oklahoma and is one of the 5 civilized tribes. A few of my Aunts and Uncles live on the nation now and it has been educational for me learning more about my history and our tribe. It is an honor as a tribal member to be featured in our Nations News! To learn more about the Muscogee Creek Tribe click on the green emblem on the right side of the page.

Tumwater 4th of July Parade

Finally I get to ride in our 1969 Camaro in a parade! My Home town Tumwater 4th of July Parade!!

Jessica Riggs Mrs. Snohomish County joined me for the parade!

Like Vanilla & Chocolate! My dear pageant sister and friend whom I have too much fun with!

It was a scorching hot day but we are soooo not complaining! I can't remember the last time we had a 4th of July like this. There was a huge turn out for the parade. The theme was Heart of a Champion. Our Tumwater High School football team lead the parade since they are the current state champions!!

It was a well organized event and such a treat to get to be a part of the celebration!!

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Miss Washington America

Genay Tucker, Miss Spokane Kara Jo Morris, Miss Lewis County Brittney Henry, Miss Washington Daniela Ferrell, Miss Auburn Nicole Erhardt, Miss Tahoma

3 Mrs. Washington's! America, Earth and International

Mrs. Seattle, Mrs.Washington America, Mrs. Snohomish County, Mrs. Washinton Intl., Mrs. Washington Earth, Mrs. King County and a cute little girl!

Me & Mrs. Snohomish County my PBFF!!

Mrs. Seattle, me and Mrs. Snohomish County both PBFF!!!

Mrs. Seattle, Mrs. Snohomish County, Me, Mrs. Spokane, Mrs. Clark County and Mrs. King County all competing (except me) for the title of Mrs. Washington 2012!

Wow what a HOT night! Us pageant sisters met for a nice dinner before the pageant and the restaurants AC was broken! Once we got to the auditorium we found out there was no AC there either!! Not being used to heat here in Washington we were melting!! I can only imagine how hot the contestants were under those lights on stage. But you would never know it, these girls were all amazing. They all did so well.

In the end Brittney Henry wont the crown. She will be an amazing Miss Washington and I am excited to see her compete at nationals! All of the top 5 ladies won scholarship money. What a great opportunity for them to pay off loans or pay for more schooling. I am so impressed with the America pageant system, I am getting more involved with our new local pageant for Miss Thurston County a pre-limnary for Miss Washington. It is a great opportunity to mentor outstanding girls in our community.