It's Wednesday already!

Greetings from Las Vegas!

We arrived yesterday morning---took a super early flight so David, Rod and I were here by 9:30! It was great to get settled in and we watched some of the talent rehearsals.
Brooke had her interview yesterday morning and is very happy! Her words: I nailed it!
She said the judges were all very engaged and even Rush didn't scare her. :-)
Paul Rodriguez was suppose to be one of the judges but due to some personal things, had to cancel at the last minute. So the panel of judges is only six. Not that it matters--high and low scores are still tossed out and the rest averaged. So we'll hope for good things from her interview!

Rod was able to do Brooke's hair last night before competition so it was fun to hear a few inside tidbits before the show. Her roommate is Miss Oregon and they're having fun together. Brooke said all of the contestants are wonderful women. She's had a great time in the past week!

Brooke looked good at competition last night. She did swimsuit and evening gown. She found a new evening gown just last week so none of us had seen it yet. It's a lovely gown---one shoulder and fully beaded in a champagne color. She looked terrific.

The talent last night was not stunning. Seriously---not so great. :-( Miss Virginia was talent winner--she sang Listen from Dreamgirls and was by far the best talent of the evening! Swimsuit winner was Miss Puerto Rico who is lovely--but wasn't my pick (nor Davids nor Rods) for the winner. I'm just saying . . .

We got to see her at visitation last night--she was very excited to see everyone. Jennifer and her Mom, and Julie arrived yesterday too so most of the state boar d is here now. We're missing Jackie--who's home with Cooper (and Kevin!) and Paula and Ann too. Brooke's Grandma's arrived yesterday too and they are adorable! Both them could hardly keep their feet on the ground they are so excited.

Lot's of other fans too--Vicki Plaster, Kathy and Judy from Miss Twin Cities (Brooke's home pageant) and so great to have some local titleholders here too! Miss South Central, Aja is here, Miss Northwest, Lexi is here and their Mom's. So fun to see them experience Miss America for the first time! And I know there are more people arriving today.

As you know, Brooke is a Quality of Life finalist--So proud of her!!! So her Quality of Life interview was first thing this morning--8AM! She had to be perky first thing! So thinking good thoughts for her on that today!

Tonight Brooke will shine as she does her talent. She is a born performer and we can't wait to see her take the stage and bring the house down with Somebody to Love by Queen. Those of you who have heard her sing know it's going to be an amazing night for all of us!

David and Jennifer had Executive Director meetings this morning so the rest of us are off to talent rehearsal and maybe . . . just maybe some gambling!!!!!

I'll try to text an update to Jackie tonight after Brooke performs!!!