Don't Rain on My Parade!

Well--it rained! All weekend. Our 4th of July weekend was quite a rainy sight here in Vermont, but that didn't stop the fun!

This weekend I made my first official public appearance as Miss Vermont, and I am soo thrilled to start making my mark as Miss Vermont 2009. Sarah Cramton (VTOT) and I were invited to be in the Montpelier 4th of July Parade and we had a blast! It was great to start our journey of appearances at our state's capital! Sarah and I rode in a car from the 1930s, and our driver, Chuck, was soo entertaining to ride with. He and Sarah had me laughing the entire time...they are both "cheeky"--according to Chuck.

On Saturday July 4th, my mom, step-dad, and dog Tucker (you'll probably learn a lot about my Tucker this year--so get ready!) ventured over to Morrisville, Vermont. I was invited to be in their parade, and I had a great time! The weather, in true Vermont fashion, kept switching between rain and clear skies--but my awesome driver, Ken, insisted on keeping the top of his Mustang convertible down the entire time. I didn't mind getting wet, but I hope the water didn't harm his interior! It was great to meet and greet with Vermonters, and I know that the people I meet this year will be a true highlight of my year!

After being in two parades in less than 18 hours, I got to have the afternoon of the 4th off to spend with my family.

Today, Sunday, we had a beautiful sunny day! I spent the day in Burlington, Vermont. Church Street was lively as always, Al's French Frys was fabulous as always (my 2nd and probably last time going since being crowned Miss Vermont! I meet with my trainer tomorrow haha) and seeing my family was awesome (you guessed it) as always! I got to visit with my aunt, uncle, and grandfather at my Grandpa Hall's house. After a nice visit I then headed over to South Burlington for a family bbq at my Nonni's house. I've already realized that my family will really be an important part of my year as Miss Vermont. My family keeps me grounded and in touch with reality--they help me realize who I am/who I want to be, which in return will hopefully lead to a stronger Miss Vermont. (Does that make sense?) I think I need to avoid writing these blogs when I'm exhausted haha.

Being Miss Vermont is truly a humbling experience, and I am loving every minute of this journey! I am soo blessed to have so much love and support behind me, and I know all of your kind words and positive energy will be the fuel that keeps me running and working towards being the best Miss Vermont I can be.

Tomorrow I meet my trainer for the first time! I'm sure that there will be an update about that experience soon! haha--I have always opted for alternative methods of working out, so being in a real gym should be interesting! I'm excited, but I already feel completely clueless! haha

Hope everyone had a Happy Independence Day! Thank you for making mine so memorable!
~Laura