Morning Interview
This morning I had my interview with the celebrity judges! The judges were very pleasant and kind and I had a great time! Right after my interview, my Executive Director Diane Ritter was so sweet to take me to my favorite "Ra Sushi" restaurant for lunch. It was so much fun to catch-up with her and tell her all about the interview. I love spending time with my Di! At dinner I was approached by Mrs. Pennsylvania's beautiful daughters, Jacqueline and Julia, who wanted our autographs. They started a trend in the Ventana restaurant and every little girl there asked for our autographs. They were so cute!
When I came back to my room I was so surprised to see a beautiful bouquet of peach and white roses from my Mrs. Arizona friends. Thank you so much Debbie Lee, Molly, Shanna, Helena, Cathy, Tracy, Britt, Carolyn, Marisa, and Terres. Thank you to my friends Ozzie, Tracy H., Helena, Stacey, Dianne, Cathy, Diana, Hannah, Amy and Arash, and the Fryer family for my amazing cards. And thanks to Shanna, Jaime, and Paula for my faxes. I feel so fortunate to have such amazing support.
-- Diane
Comments
Hey Diane,
YEEAAAHH! Way to go I am so happy for you! You are amazing. You deserve it. CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you the best always!
Love ya,
Christine Skalka
Mrs. Utah America 2005
Posted by: Christine Skalka | September 7, 2006 7:43 AM
Way to go Diane!! I am so Happy for you!
Posted by: Jennifer Dicochea | September 7, 2006 8:33 AM
Hey Diane,
Congratulations!!!!!! You look beautiful. Helen and Dennis
Posted by: Helen Anton | September 7, 2006 9:57 AM
Oh my gosh I so wish Titia and I had been there last night. I am so happy for you, you are amazing.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | September 7, 2006 10:21 AM
Diane, you just glowed last night, you were in your element. As soon as you came on stage I knew it would be your night.
And a little bird told me you were the favorite of at least one judge from the start, hands down!!
If we can do anything, let us know!!
The Hills
Posted by: Trudy | September 7, 2006 11:07 AM
Your New York Family is thrilled to pieces and very proud of you! We are dying to see it on WE network.
Love you!!!!!!
Posted by: Aunt Jennifer | September 7, 2006 7:16 PM
Are you loved or what? Look at all those flowers, faxes and cards! You deserve it all!
Love,
Jaime
Posted by: Jaime | September 7, 2006 11:21 PM
Congratulations on your win! Your pictures are beautiful and the victory well-deserved!
Good luck at Mrs. World!
~Laura
Posted by: Laura | September 8, 2006 12:37 AM
Hi Diane! I am so very proud of you sweetie. I knew you could do it!!!!! You are such an amazing woman with such grace and class. You will make a fantastic Mrs. America. I just love you and the person you are! You continue to inspire me in my life and it is such a pleasure to know you personally. God bless you in making all of your dreams come true! You deserve it! Let me know when you have some free time and maybe we could do lunch? Let me know! Take care and enjoy every moment.
Love you tons,
Paula Powell
Mrs. Arizona United Sates 2006
Posted by: PAULA POWELL | September 8, 2006 7:33 PM
Diane,
I knew it in my heart! You were absolutely gorgeous with such grace and such class. I am so proud of you...and have such fond memories of the wonderful moments spent with you when I was your traveling companion. CONGRATULATIONS!! LOVE JAN
Posted by: Jan Leidenheimer Deardorff | September 11, 2006 1:26 AM
Diane, we are so happy for you. You are such a beautiful person. Best wishes and good luck to you in the future. We love you.
Posted by: Jimmie & Christie Noriega | September 11, 2006 8:12 AM
ionolsen21 Your site is very cognitive. I think you will have good future.:)
Posted by: karel | October 18, 2006 12:29 PM