Cowgirl Up!
I can't believe we have been here a whole week! Everyday is so exciting!
This morning our wake-up call rang at 5:45 a.m... ouch! My roommate, Drennan, Mrs. Utah, had early morning interviews with the show producer, Peter. I immediately hit the gym for a good cardio and shoulder/back work-out. The gym was packed with beautiful contestants! Mrs. Texas, Tracey, and I then went to breakfast and loaded up on fresh fruit and eggs. Tracey and I have already become really good friends and I can't wait to visit her in Dallas!
This afternoon all of the contestants had our gift exchange. It was so exciting to receive so many creative gifts. It was a bit of a challenge getting those bags of stuff into my car! Mrs. America, Andrea, arrived during our rehearsal. She is so beautiful and sweet. It was so nice to talk to her about her year as Mrs. America. It sounds like she had an incredible year. She really is Mrs. America!!!
After rehearsal practice we had a delicious barbeque dinner catered by Texas Roadhouse. Everyone relaxed in a southwestern atmosphere...southern hospitality watch out! Arizona hospitality may become a national trend!! We ate dinner outside to enjoy the weather and beautiful sunsets.
Thank you to my wonderful husband Thomas, Mom, and Grandma Mary for dropping off my special goodies today. I love and miss you all so much! Thank you to the Hill and Ritter families for my gorgeous flowers, Jaime, Ali, and Mayda for the faxes, and Diane Ross, Pat, and Diana for the thoughtful cards. Your support means so much. And thank you for all of your blog comments.
-- Diane
Comments
Diane,
You look absolutly beautiful!
I am so glad you are having fun. I keep telling people there is no place like Arizona. How wonderful it must be to share this experience with everyone not only representing our beautiful state but your beautiful hometown. I will always be a Sun Devil but we sure are proud of our Wildcat.
Good luck!!
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | August 30, 2006 8:25 PM
"Save a horse, ride a cowboy!" Those pictures make me want to put on my red rhinestoned boots and do the boot scoot boogie! *giggles*
YOU LOOK FABULOUS! WORK IT GIRL!!!!!
Posted by: MacKenzie Goodsell | August 30, 2006 8:53 PM
WOWZA!
Looking great as always! So nice to chat with you last night and catch up a little. I can truly tell by the joy in your voice what a good time you are having. This experience is everything you could have asked for and more!
Lots of love, Ali
Posted by: Ali | August 31, 2006 8:17 AM
Diane you look amazing, and what wonderful experiences you are having. It really seems like Arizona knows who to cater to the contestants. When I purchased my tickets it appears that one of the contestants and I share the same name is Texas's last name Elliott as well? Have a wonderful time and I can't wait to see you on Wednesday. :)
Posted by: Tracy Elliott | August 31, 2006 8:35 AM
Hey Diane, You look absolutely beautiful! It has been so much fun reading about everything that you are experiencing. Sounds like you have met some great friends and know that they will be lasting friendships. I am hoping to be there on Wednesday. I know that you will do well and know that you will shine on stage - you always have!!!You know that you will have plenty of Wildcats cheering for you, including me - GO WILDCATS!!!
Love,
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Gruender | August 31, 2006 9:51 AM