The last team to arrive may be eliminated

Me & Kandace P

I have been an Amazing Race fan since it began, secretly hoping that someday I might be one of those lucky contestants. Well this season's race has held even more excitment since one of my very favorite girls in the pageant world is racing. I met Kandace a few years ago through a mutual friend and just loved her. I really hope that she and Dustin win. Either would have made a great Miss America. Actually, K was my fave to win last year's contest, but I guess the judges just didn't see what the rest of America has. That's just fine, I'm sure this gig will more than make up for it. It's gonna pay off in spades. Keep kickin their asses girls!

The end of an era...some of my faves of one of my faves

Where's the Nimbus?

Miss Lake Erie: The tradition continues...

The wind blew and the sh*t flew, and in walked Leslie!

Crazy girls!

I have a gun, and I'm not afraid to use it

Always a crowd pleaser!

With the famous (or infamous) Tony B

You've come a long way baby!

What can I say to you Leslie? You HAVE come a long way, baby. Life has a way of sending us those special people that will always stay a part of our lives and we'll cherish them forever. Your friendship means more to me than any words can express! We've made so many awesome memories, and I know that we'll continue to make more. From that very first crown til now, you have and always will be my "Miss Ohio". Love you (Chris too)!

And the new Miss Clayland is...Allie!!

Clayland Top 3: Lauren H, Allie & Karissa M.

Allie's crowning moment

Two gorgeous Miss Claylands!

It was a wonderfully exciting evening, culminating in the crowning of yet another "Tiara" girl! I've known Allie since she was about 13, and it's been quite a pleasure watching her growup before my very eyes. She has become a lovely and thoughtful woman, with a heart of gold. Love you Al!!

Miss Miami Valley: From Mel to Sophia!

Sophia is doing a great job as Miss Miami Valley and I am so happy that she's gotten the opportunity to go back to Miss Ohio this year. She's such an intelligent and beautiful young woman and is really going places in this life. She's been a joy to work with and she has a real passion for what she does and whom she affects. She's a very special girl.

Passing the Miss Northcoast crown: From Jill to Andrea

Andrea, Leslie & Jillian

Two stunning Northcoast Queens!

Andrea & Amy

Katie & Jill

Amy, Leslie, Jill, Meredith & Katie

There is nothing quite like seeing a young woman win her first title and watching Andrea win Miss Northcoast was no exception. She has been working towards this goal for so long, and I was so happy to have been there to see it!

Congrats to you Andrea, for never giving up and congrats to Jillian for doing such a great job!

You girls are the greatest!

"Coaching" is like mastering the art of gardening...

There are many different types and each needs something different and unique to help it grow to be a prize winning flower.

Each has a beauty all it's own. Colors, fragrance, petals-each equally important to that particular bloom.

Many beautiful flowers grow wild, and some with little attendance will grow nicely also. Some need shade, while others need full sun and some need much water, while others need virtually none, but all strive to grow.

The ones tended by the gardener, though, with care and love for each individual blossom and it's own place in the garden are the ones that flourish the most.

You rock Abby!

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Abby!

Abby in her element!

Leslie & Abby

Abby & Mel

Marlia, Erin J, Kim, Julie I, Abby, Manda, Amanda R, & Leslie

Abby, Amanda R, Manda, & April C

Abby with her wonderful parents, Tim & Vickie

Amy's Fitness USA Top 20

Amy was Top 20 at Ms. Fitness USA in Las Vegas!! I'm so excited and proud that she did so well at her very first national competition. Amy is a former Bengals cheerleader, and only began competing in fitness competitions this year. We had a great time preparing and I know that she'll realize that dream and become Ms. Fitness World really soon. You go girl! I'm so proud of you!

There she is...

This weekend, my wonderful friend Abby will be closing a very successful chapter in her life and passing her crown for the final time. She's been an inspiration and role model for so many young women, and continues to be in her new career as the "Face of Fox Toledo". Abby, you are a super great chick, and I'm so lucky to count you in my circle of true friends. Stay true to you! You're the best!