Moorhead Children's Build!

Building up YOUR community!

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to do the first annual Habitat for Humanity Children's Build at the Moorhead Public Library! I read the children a few stories and we talked about how we can be community builders when we grow up.  They were so excited to build their own homes and talk more about community involvement.  The children were so thankful to have this opportunity to build a home of their own.  There is something about building and achieving an acitivity or project on your own that gives you confidence and ambition as a child.  I am so thankful I could participate and give these children that opporunity!

Thanks to Moorhead Public Library for all their help!

Come out tommorrow morning for Story Time at 10:30 am at the Moorhead Public Library...

Miss Midwest willl be reading stories and coloring pictures with the children!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it's the only thing that ever has"

-Margret Mead

Moorhead Public Library

http://larl.org/youth/kids/ 

Visiting the North Shore :)

Miss North Share Pageant!

Congrats Caitlyn Thompson, Miss North Shore 2011!

The North Shore area was beautiful! We had so much fun cheering on the girls at the local Miss North Shore pageant, snowshoeing, taking pictures on Lake Superior and walking accross Gooseberry Falls.  The Two Haborbs and Duluth area was so much fun and I am very happy we took the road trip to support the local pageant! Thanks to the community for being such wonderful supporters and I can't wait to visit again!

Stay safe and keep warm!

God Bless!

Enjoying the Beautiful North Shore!

Celebrating the New Year at Owatonna Commons!

Spreading the Holiday CHEER for all to HEAR!

Last week, I had a great time hanging out with the Owatonna Commons staff and members, along with my Grandmother.  I brought in the guitar and sang christmas and worship songs to uplift them after the holidays and for the new year.  After words we shared many stories, ate snacks and had a fun time pushing grandma around the campus.  I am thankful to bring my talent into places around the area spreading the holiday cheer!

Thanks Owatonna Commons for this wonderful experience!

Grandma Birdy and Miss Midwest 2010

Owatonna Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

201 18th Street Southwest

Owatonna, MN 55060-3913

(507) 451-6800



Gillette Children's Hospital

Gillette Children's Hospital in Minnesota is an amazing place that brings out the best in their patients. I had a fun experience volunteering with my fellow contestants and Miss Minnesota, making crafts, sharing stories and laughing. The patients at Gillette's are very inspirational and have strong hearts.  I was very blessed to be a part of their lives through Gillette's and I hope and pray for the best in the future.

Thanks for this opportunity and God bless!

http://www.gillettechildrens.org/

Good Luck Kathryn at Miss America!!

Vote for Kathryn Knuttila

Miss Minnesota 2010!

Who has Inspired YOU?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFNB-IhP7OY 

Make sure to vote and watch Miss America!

 Jan 15th, 2011

ABC network

Graduating from College!

 Believe in your dreams!

The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. ~Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book. ~Author Unknown

Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon. ~Ann Lieberman

 

I can believe the time has come to put away my college apperal and put on my teaching attire.  I am so happy to have obtained a Bachlors Degree in Education from MSUM.  I can't wait to become a teacher and use my degree to educate others on my platform. I would not have achieved my edcuation with out the love and support from my family, friends and committee.

I am very blessed to have such wonderful supporters!

 Thanks for everything!

Christmas Events in Morris!

Ringing bells for the Salvation Army...

Ringingbells for the Salvation Army!

The Community of Morris has raised over 6,000 dollars for the Salvation army this year.  It was my honor to ring bells for them and get out into the community over the Holidays.  Thanks to Miss Morris and our Morris Ambassador for joining! We had lots of fun ringing the bells, singing christmas songs and celebrating with the community! Happy Holidays Everyone! :)

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Miss Midwest and Miss Morris

Christmas Party!

We had lots of fun at the christmas party in Morris, eating to much food, unwrapping gifts, singing songs and sharing stories.  I want to thank my directors and committee for all their love, prays and support.  After the party, our Ambassador and I went to Sonia's Hair Clinic and had some fun taking fun photos!

Thanks again to my committee for all the gifts... I always have a wonderful time in Morris!

Habitat for Humanity- Morris

Christmas Party!



In Morris, I also celebrated christmas with the Stevens County Habitat Chapter.  It was very nice to meet the board and share stories and ideas of possible fundraiser events for the spring.  We had amazing hotdishes and salads at the party and of course we all ate way to much! Thanks Pat for this opportunity and I would be very honored to work with Stevens County this upcoming new year!

http://www.morrishabitat.org/