Miss America Day 2: Fashion Show Mall

At rehearsals today, Nicole (Miss MN) and my CMT roommate, Hilary (Miss Az) took a break while wearing the matching black jackets. The choreographer and producer announced that we are doing well in learning our production formations for opening number and swimsuit --- and tomorrow's rehearsals will be shortened...meaning we get an added hour of rest (or preparation time) in the morning and some free time in the afternoon!
Many of us had interviews with the local Fox news affiliate. I hope it is carried on the Fox stations in Montana.
We have two lovely ladies serving as our floor hostesses. The hostesses are from Atlantic City and are assisted by ladies from the Las Vegas area. They keep us well taken care of, informed, and on time.
There was a great turnout of enthusiastic onlookers at the Fashion Show Mall. As last year, we 'rose up' in the glass elevator platform in true fashion panache. It was fun to walk the 80' runway. I felt stylish in my new silk top from Cache, the black slacks from Sarah's, and the gold earring from the Red Hanger.
Pictured here is Taryn, my roommate from Mississippi, and the two state representatives that Montana is always between---- in alphabetical order of course-- Missouri and Nebraska. I signed many, many autorgraphs and greeted many nice people.
Tonight we also enjoyed a special VIP reception and dinner. We were seated at tables for our region. This was a great way to learn more about the fabulous ladies from the northwest.
We are having fun and enjoying one of the greatest adventures of our lives; Las Vegas is treating us as shining stars.
Thanks for the many messages and cards. Each means a great deal to me and puts a smile on my face!