Bozzelli's Bros Deli Grand Opening

Today I welcomed guests to the grand opening of Bozzelli's Bros Deli! What a great group of people to meet with. There was complimentary food from 11-12. I love doing things like this for small businesses because they make this place seem more like my hometown. Dakota was a big hit, as always. I made a few contacts for future appearances. It was a great day.

Graciously,

Jacki

Alexandria Arts Festival, September 12 2009

I had a great time looking at what the local artists are coming up with these days. I met a lot of really neat people including Miss Senior Virginia. Such a lovely lady. I would have loved to been able to get some new pieces of art but most things were way out of our price range. There was some beautiful jewelry, http://www.sdjdesigns.com/ , was a favorite of mine. Dakota got to meet a giant parrot!

I got the idea of Mrs. pageants out there, a lot of people didn't know a Mrs pageant existed.

Graciously,

Jacki

Fall Fashion show in the works!

Hey! I am currently working on putting together a fall fashion show on Fort Belvoir. I think our tax-free exchange is something we should take advantage of so I will be working with the PX for the donation of clothes (that way they can advertise their merchandise).

I will be working with MWR for the money part. We will have lights, music and tons of seating.

We want to have all ages, from the toddlers to adults that way everyone can check out what they have at the PX. This should be tons of fun.

Graciously,
Jacki

Photograher found!

I think I found my photographer for my fun crown and banner shoot. Visit her website at www.perfectlyposhphotography.com to see some of her work. I look forward to working with her and have some great fun ideas for this shoot.

I am headed to Camille la Vie for my dress, I will wear this dress for my shoot and then again for my crowning celebration in October. Now I just need to find a great pair of heels to go with it. I can do shoe shopping without any troubles.... it the pants shopping because I can never find the right pants that make me go WOW!

Graciously,
Jacki

Upcoming Events!

Hey all, just an update on a couple of events in the planning!

September 14... Opening of Bozzelli's Deli.

September 29... Blood Drive at the Pentagon

October 3... Light the Night walk, still looking for teammates! Email me if interested.

Graciously,
Jacki

Ft. Belvoir Elementary Back to School Party

Just a couple hours after the Pooch Plunge, my family attended the Ft. Belvoir Elementary Back to School celebration. What a great idea! There was a water slide, bouncy castle, a firetruck for kids to sit in and try on the gear. Inside there was popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, dancing and tons more activities set up in the gym.

I met a few girls who were interested in becoming my mentee but couldn't find them later.... if only I had business cards!

I got to meet the principal who was really nice and I have been invited back to future events and am being asked to read at the monthly guest readings they have! That goes in so well with my platform of literacy!

Pictures soon.

Graciously,
Jacki

Pooch Plunge!

On August 29 my family and I attended the Pooch Plunge, put on my MWR on Ft Belvoir. It was a great time. Our rambuctious little pup, Ranger, got the party started by being the first in the pools (they had a kiddy pool and a big pool). They had a contest for best trick and even costumes! The winners got to take home a cool little treat basket for their four legged family member. TONS of dogs showed up.....from a chihauhau in a bikini to a St Bernard I could use as a couch! People seemed to really enjoy this activity so I hope there will be more in the future.

Dakota and Todd got their picture taken with the MWR dog mascot! Pictures soon!

Graciously,

Jacki