St. Patty's Day Parade!

Hello I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's day and a great spring break! On St. Patrick's day Miss Kansas Teen USA 2011, Taylor Clark, and I were in a parade in Topeka, the Kansas capital! We had so much fun together and it was such a beautiful day to ride on the back of a convertible. We got to hold a snake it was a little frightening but yet exciting! While the parade was moving a man came running up with his baby yelling "Will you hold my baby!!?" so I held this man's baby during the parade! We had many funny incidents like this! After the parade Taylor and I got the opportunity to meet the Kansas Governor, Sam Brownback. He was such a nice man we were honored to meet him. Overall, the the day was so much fun and we had a blast!

Also this past weekend we had another Vanbros boot camp with the incredible Valerie Hayes! We worked on interview all weekend. It was extremely helpful and I know all of us were so happy to have had Valerie there. We also had mock interviews where several people came in and asked us questions just like the personal interviews will be. I feel so blessed to have such great directors, sister states, and sponsors. This experience would not be as extraordinary without these people.

This past week my mom, sister, and I took a spontaneous trip to Castle Rock, Colorado to visit my Aunt Susie and my cousin Melissa! My mom sister and I went hiking 2 of the 3 days. It was a lot of work but the view and the weather was incredible! Here is a picture of me on top of the castle rock....

Haha. Excuse my sassy pose!

Post back soon!

*71 days until I leave for Vegas!

*86 days until Miss USA!

Jaymie Melissa Stokes