Hello!

I am very excited to say that I was awarded the title of Mrs. Hillsborough County Florida a few months back. I had the great pleasure of meeting many of the contestants at rehearsal. The ladies are all beautiful. There is some tough competition and I am sure it will be a wonderful event. I will continue to update with appearances and exciting news and events!

In answer to a quick question, I am from Florida and my husband is from PA. Because we are military, I still have residence in Florida along with Germany.

Here are the details:

www.mrsfloridaamerica.com

Pageant Date:

Saturday, March 17, 2007 in Orlando Florida at the Orange County Convention Center; Chapin Theater :Doors open at 2:30 and the show is at 3pm. Host, Leeanne Bishop Little, Mrs. Florida America 2000.

About the pageant:

The National Mrs. America Pageant:
The Mrs. America Pageant, with the Mrs. World Pageant, is the largest televised beauty pageant system of its kind in the world seen on the We network. With a record number of applicants seeking to participate in the Mrs. America Pageant, it is now projected that this is the fastest growing pageant program in the United States. The Mrs. America Pageant is the only nationally televised and recognized pageant for married women. Established in 1977, this national competition is devoted to proving that America’s 60 million married women are, beyond a doubt, extraordinarily beautiful, poised, articulate and versatile. Each of the 51 Mrs. America candidates achieves the right to participate in the Mrs. America Pageant by winning her statewide competition. The winner of the coveted Mrs. America crown will travel across the country making personal appearances during her year’s reign. Mrs. America will also represent our country in the Mrs. World Pageant. Mrs. World will be in St. Petersburg Russia on April 14-29, 2006 and seen on the www.we.tv Network.
History:
The original Mrs. America Pageant began in 1938 and lasted for three decades before discontinuing in 1968. It was designed to select the ideal American homemaker. In 1977, David Z. Marmel formed a new pageant organization and established beauty as a key element in the competition. Mrs. America contestants are strongly urged to voice their opinions on marriage and important issues of the day. Mrs. America 2006 is at Tucson Arizona, August 24 thru September 7, 2006 and Seen TV nationwide on the www.we.tv network in September 2006. www.mrsamerica.com, look for it on the We network numerous times throughout the year.

Keep you fingers crossed and thank you again to my sponsors for making it all possible!

Keep your fingers crossed!

Deanna Maria Linz
Mrs.Hillsborough County
www.mrsfloridaamerica.com

Citadel, Bitche, France

Berglangenbach, Germany, Andy at Home

Guten morgan-

Andy and I went to Bitche, France yesterday. It was a great day and a short trip from our home. Yes, it is REALLY Bitche, France :) We visited the Citidel which is a historic castle that was built in 1870. I also included some pictures of our home in Berglangenbach, Germany. It is overcast in Baumholder almost everyday but the country itself is beautiful.

More pictures to follow.

Love to all-

Deanna & Andy

Hello all! Andy is home! He returned home safely from Iraq last Friday morning at 3AM. The welcome home ceremony was brief so we were quickly joined back with our soldiers after the playing of the National Anthem. A lot of tears were shed but this time they were tears of joy. I received a call at 6pm stating to be at the Hall of Champions at 2AM. We didn't get a lot of notice but Halo, Josie and I were VERY ready for Daddy's return.

I have included some pictures. I hope you enjoy. Again, thank you to everyone for your continued support throughout the year. It has been a long one and I feel tremendously blessed for the love and support of our family & friends. We lost many soldiers this deployment and I know a great deal of stress was felt by all. I encourage continued support of our military men, women and families. Log on to www.americasupportsyou.mil to find out how you can help.

With much love and with many THANK YOU'S!!!!

Deanna & Andy Linz



The soldiers entering the Hall of Champions Gym for the welcome home ceremony. This is one of the many company's. We have roughly 3000 soldiers returning home from Iraq back to Baumholder.
Halo is dressed for Daddy's homecoming!

Me & Christine Mabini. (The CSM's wife at the welcome home ceremony) It is 3AM!


Halo is excited to see Daddy!

Hello-

It has been a little while and I have recovered from the exciting two weeks of events. My husband and I enjoyed our time in Miami immensly after the Mrs. International pageant. My journey has continued as I work with America Supports You. I encourage everyone to log on to AmericaSupportsYou.mil and send a letter to the troops. It only takes a moment and is very much appreciated. There are also over 150 grass roots organizations that you can volunteer with. Little Patriots Embraced, Tennessee Marine Families and Children of Fallen Solders relief fund...just to name a few are always in need of volunteers.

Although this journey has come to an end, I cannot wait to embark on the next one! I am hoping to have my husband and love of my life home safely by years end. Again, thank you for all your warm thoughts and prayers.

To participate in next years Teen, Miss or Mrs. International pageant, log on to www.mrsinternational.com. Trust me that the journey will be unforgetable. Don't forget to always dream big! As my father use to say to me, you are an inch away from success and an inch away from failure at the same time. The direction that you choose is your choice. Choose wisely!

God bless-

Deanna & Andy Linz

Mrs. (and Mr :)) Germany International 2006

My husband, CPT Christopher Andrew Linz returned back to Iraq after a week in Miami Beach after the pageant.

Trinity Ingram, Mrs. Alabama, myself and our very supported hubby's! Both West Point Grads!








Thank you Connie Sharp....you have been a wonderful best girlfriend. The flowers were stunning as are you!!!!!! Thank you again to SKINN Cosmetics and my wonderful in laws for the beautiful flowers! Our room looked and smelled wonderful. A special thanks to my brother and sister in law, Tom and Carrie Linz....the champagne and strawberries didn't last long ;))))) Thank you for helping Andy and I's time together so special.

Mrs. Rhode Island and her hubby!
My WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!!!!
Mrs. New York and her support team!


Mrs. Rhode Island's dashing son's with Mrs. Tennessee and I.
Mrs. Tennessee, Joannie Eckerle and her hubby!

Mrs. New Mexico, myself and a future International Queen!!!!!!

Additional shots. Sorry that are in a bit of random order!!!!!