Although yesterday started out feeling like a Monday and quite comical at times, it ended on a high note as I was one of the emcee's for the Crystal Couture Fashion Show and Go Red Casting on Alexandria, Va. I'll start in the beginning. Now most people know that my pets mean the world to me and my little Halo (a LLASHA POO) holds a very special place in my heart. We have travelled all of the world together and was given to me by my Mom after my Dad passed. She is around 8lbs of love or 10lbs after a day of being spoiled. Carter had a pediatric appointment yesterday at a speciality clinic up in Baltimore so in all of my devote wisdom I thought I would bring the pups along for the ride. A 4 hour ride which included a 2 hour clinic appointment. It was chilly but not cold so I dressed Halo and Jack (a Portuguese Water Dog) in their coats and loaded the family up in the car. The ride up was fine and of course I was late due to a car accident but we arrived. I was not going to miss this appointment. There is a 6mos waiting list!!!
When I left the appointment I let the pups go to the bathroom after smelling something questionable in the car. Well, Halo had a upset stomach to say the least...A REALLY UPSET STOMACH if you know what I mean. Really....in the car...come on!!!!! Love prevails, the world was clean again and off we drove to head back home. After a quick stop of course to McDonald's to pick up water, diet coke and chicken for the family because hey, if her stomach is upset why not give her more food?
Once we all were settled back in the house which was no easy task, I put Carter down for a nap and started to get ready for my evening. Just on a side not, Carter was measured at 3 feet, 2 inches yesterday. He is only three!!!!! So proud of him.
I pulled out an array of choices for the evening and was so excited that I was able to fit into a black strapless dress that I wore at my rehearsal dinner for my wedding. Then I bent over and heard a rip. I didn't feel the cool of wisp of air that one usually might feel so I had been saving by the sturdiness of the fabric. It was part of the silk lining....so lesson...I still have a way to go to my goal weight.....come on treadmill...WORK WITH ME!!!!!
Carter and I headed out and met Daddy in Crystal City for the event. I was so excited to see my International family and AHA family. Everyone looked GREAT. Miss Virginia, Krystin Admire and Margo Huffman, Miss Teen Maryland were already helping out with the Go Red Casting. Ciji Dodds, Miss International and Alison Hill, Miss Southeast International 2012 shortly arrived. Ciji helped me emcee the second half of the fashion show and was an amazing co-host. I had so much fun that when 10pm rolled around it caught me off guard.
I have "some" photos but their were a lot taken. There were some challenges with my camera. There was an "official" photographer taking photos with his camera yet every time he took one with mine, the photo included his finger. Go finger...I mean go figure:))))
So a busy, crazy and wonderful day! Thank you for all who came out and shared their story on heart health and joining us for this exciting night of festivities.
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