Thursday, July 23, 2009

Mrs. United States Day 5 - Finals

*** CONGRATULATIONS ***
Tammy Johns-Brown
Mrs. United States 2009
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it,
If you can dream it, you can become it".
Tonight was the Final Show and the new Mrs. United States was crowned. For all of the 54 women here competing for this prestigious title, it's been a journey and an adventure. Although the journey getting here has been different for all of us individually, the fact that we were all here, on the same stage, sharing in this once in a lifetime experience is just incredible and I know we all feel blessed. Although, I did not make Top 12, which was my personal goal, yes I'm disappointed, but, I'm certainly not devastated. Instead it gives me more strength, knowing that I did the best I could with who I am internally and externally and it gives me peace. I wouldn't have changed a thing. So, I have no regrets, just amazing memories to share forever, a group of 53 wonderful, accomplished and gorgeous women that will be forever sisters and the fact that my family shared in this journey with me is the best part! My 6 year old said to me after the pageant "mama I'm sorry you didn't win for everyone, but you'll always be my Mrs. United States and better yet, my mommy forever". Well folks, that says it all! Congratulations to Tammy Johns-Brown, Mrs. United States 2009 - you were STUNNING!
Past and Present Mrs. United States With the ladies of the hour... Mrs. United States 2009, Tammy Johns-Brown, (me) Mrs. NH and Mrs. United States 2008, Gariane Gunter With Isabella, National Director of the Mrs. United States Pageants ~ she's lovely All 54 delegates right before they announce the Top 12 and then Top 5
With my roomie the Gorgeous Mrs. LA - love her!!
Extraordinary ladies backstage getting ready for Parade of Gowns
With Mrs. NJ ~ Jersey girls in the house! I'm originally from Jersey and I always say "you can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can never take the Jersey out of the girl"
With Mrs. Guam
With my incredible husband Scott, wouldn't have made it here without you, I love you in so many ways!
My biggest fans in the world, my daughters Sophia and Evmorfia who think mama is just the greatest! Big monster smooches to you!!
With my wonderful family, my husband Scott and daughters Sophia and Evmorfia - I love you more than you'll ever know!
With my family and close friends, the Daniel Family after the pageant. Robert Daniel is also my photographer who is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks for all of your support, friendship and making it to Vegas to share in this experience with me - much love to you all!!