Mrs. Middleton Tammy Nichols at Middleton Unpluged Carnival

Today Tammy Nichols Mrs. Middleton emailed me and here is what she told me about The Middleton Unpluged Event:

The city of Middleton dedicated the month of March for Middleton Unplugged. The purpose of Middleton Unplugged was to "unplug" your family and yourself and "plug" back into each other and to take the month of March and reconnect as a family. Each day of the month had suggested activities or local events for everyone to participate in that did not involve any electronic devices.These are some pictures of me participating in the Middleton Unplugged community carnival that was held on March 28th at one of our local elementary schools. There were several different activity booths for the the kids. My family was in-charge of 2 booths, balloon darts and hula hooping. There were numerous people and children that came and everyone had a great time. I was in charge of the dart booth and had many opportunities to talk with those who attended as well as to pose for some pictures.Thanks,Tammy

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Blythe Johnston Mrs. Ada County - Special Olympics Winter Games

Blythe Johnston Mrs. Ada County is a huge supporter of the Special Olympics as she has a special needs son. Blythe hosted a team and was very involved during the games. I will posted more information when I get it from Blythe.

As a reminder this year the Mrs. Idaho America Pageant has elected to support the Special Olympics by having all funds raised as a result of the peoples choice votes will be donated to the Idaho Special Olympics. The Idaho Special Olympics has seen a 24% increase in participation as a result of the Winter Games but has not received additional funds because of the games. So the Mrs. Idaho America Staff felt this was a worthy cause.

If you would like to attend the Mrs. Idaho America Pageant tickets are online at http://www.mrsidahoamerica.com/ and at the pageant peoples choice votes cost $1 per vote if you want you can make checks payable to the Idaho Special Olympics.

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho America State Director

Attending the 2009 Idaho International Pageant

Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley with her sister enjoying the pageant.

Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley and her cousins

Tina Mitchell Mrs. Western Idaho, Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho 2008 and Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian at the 2009 Idaho International Pageant.

Jackie and Erika all smiles after the 2009 Idaho International Pageant

Justin and Jackie Walker 2008 Mr. & Mrs. Idaho

Current and former Mrs. Idaho America local and state title holders

Mandi Mrs. Id 2003 and State Director, Jackie Mrs. Id 2008, Lauralyn Mrs. Id 2007 and Brandi Townsend Mrs. Bannock County. Brandi competed in the Idaho International pageant and was 2nd runner-up.

Kimberly Mulkey Mrs. Alaska Intl 2007, Laine Berry Mrs. International 2009 (Mrs. Arkansas America 2003) and Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho America 2003. Laine and Mandi are 2003 Mrs. America Pageant Sisters. It was a fun visit to catch up tonight.

Laine Berry Mrs. International 2009 and Mandi Feely

Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho and Jamie Hilton Mrs. Sun Valley

Elizabeth Amar Mrs. Idaho America 2006 and Suzanne Buchanan Mrs. Blaine County 2007 share a hug during intermission.

Jamie Hilton Mrs. Sun Valley, Tina Mitchell Mrs. Western Idaho and Dixie Sipe Mrs. Kuna

Tonight was the Idaho International Pageant. We all had a great time watching the pageant and cheering on other Idaho ladies in their pursuit to represent the Great State of Idaho.

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho America State Director

Locks of Love -Angie Wiliams Mrs. Southern Idaho and her daughter Alexandra

Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho attended the Locks of Love event, here is what she had to say: 3-14-09 After the Susan G. Komen fashion show, Alexandra & I sped over to Two Rivers for her Locks for Love appointment. 103.3 FM was there as well as Mrs. Boise International and Miss Idaho International 2007. Alexandra has asked me for 2 years to donate her hair for Locks for Love and we finally did it! She cut 9 inches! She loves her new haircut and is thrilled someone else can enjoy her donated locks. She's holding up her 9 inches in the first picture!

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho State Director

College of Idaho Scholarship Gala - Mrs. Southern Idaho Angie Williams

Carolyn Schreiner Mrs. Emmett 2007 and Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho 2009

Angie Williams and her husband Steve Williams

Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho emailed me and here is what she had to say: 3-14-09 Steve & I attended the College of Idaho Scholarship Gala. There were raffles, silent & live auctions, and foods of every variety! At our table, we enjoyed great company as well...Dr. Howie and Amy Shoemaker, Micheal Hummel (Suzi Boyle, his lovely wife, was at a conference), Drew & Rhea Allen, Carolyn Shreiner, and Gary Riggs. The Gala was a huge success and many students were there to express their gratitude!

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho State Director

Susan G. Komen Spring Fashion Show and Mrs. Idaho Ladies

Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho and Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley

Erika Mrs. Meridian, Megan Mrs. Boise, Blythe Mrs. Ada County and Tammy Mrs. Middleton

Tammy Mrs. Middleton, Megan Mrs. Boise and Announcer for the event Mellissa Paul from KIVI Channel 6.

Erika, Tammy, Megan showing there best style at the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show

Megan Mrs. Boise sporting her Hollywood Style.

Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley showing her stuff at the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show.

Sonya Mrs. Treasure Valley and Lisa Miss Idaho International at the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show.

Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley with her Grandma and her Cousin

Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian 2009 modeling for the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show. She looks great.

Tammy Mrs. Middleton, Angie Mrs. Southern Idaho, Sonya Mrs. Treasure Valley, Jackie Mrs. Idaho 2008, Megan Mrs. Boise, Erika Mrs. Meridian and Blythe Mrs. Ada County. All of these ladies modeled in today's fashion show. The weather was perfect for the fashion show and all of the ladies looked beautiful.

Tammy Nichols Mrs. Middleton, Megan Bryant Mrs. Boise and Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian.

Today was the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show, the contestants and reigning queens have been a part of this fundraiser for several years. The ladies always look great and do so far a great cause, breast cancer awareness and hopefully someday a cure.

Angie Williams sent me more information about the event her is what she had to say:

Susan G. Komen Fashion Show "Champagne and Tulips: Fashions for the Cure" @ Edwards Greenhouse in Boise. Angie and Blythe modeled clothes from Cherella's. Sonya modeled for Belle Boutique. Erika, Megan & Tammy modeled for Dillard's. Great fashion, silent auction, and goodies to eat. Everyone had a wonderful time! For more info: www.komenboise.org Additional note: The lady who is working on my costume is sewing fashions for post-mastectomy patients. She and two other women modeled the new fashions. Steve my husband does mastectomies and his patients ALWAYS ask him where to buy clothes and bras. So, they will be placing brochures in Steve's office! I'm so thrilled with all the "connections" that are made during the pageant process. Bobbi Fuller is the designer for the post-mastectomy clothes. Miriam Adamson is the seamstress. For more information, please visit:www.BobbiFuller.com - Fashion designs for women going through breast cancer treatments and those who have completed treatment. These clothing designs are for women who have had a single or a bi-lateral mastectomy or lumpectomy and find themselves searching for elegant, stylish and comfortable clothing options without having additional reconstructive surgeries or wearing breast prosthetics.

Thank you for the pictures, Erika, Sonya, Megan and Angie. I will posted more as I receive them from the other ladies in attendance.

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho State Director

Mrs. Tri-Counties Sondra LaVoie volunteers with the Girl Scout/Brownies

Sondra LaVoie Mrs. Tri-Counties emailed me this cute picture.

Here is what her email said: Here is a photo from my Girl Scout Troop 836 cookie booth sale this past weekend. We sold over 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to help with raising funds for the troop. Girl Scouts is an amazing program to mentor girls for the future. I am so elated to be able to be a representative with the pageant to work with Girl Scouts.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Read Across America - Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley 2009

Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Vally posted this on her personal blog at www.sonyahoadley.blogspot.com. here is whas she had to say.

National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its twelfth year, the program focuses on motivating children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills.The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, community centers, and more participate by bringing together kids and books, and you can too!Your reading event can be as simple or elaborate as time and inclination allow. Whether you choose to scale up or down, keep in mind the basic premise and it's almost sure to be a success:On March 2, the National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.As a NEA member and someone who LOVES Dr. Seuss, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to organize a read-in. We ate green deviled eggs, red Swedish fish, and read Dr. Seuss until we couldn't handle any more rhyming! What a wonderful way to promote the joys of reading!

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho State Director