Priceless support... tribute to sponsors

Definitely, my favorite picture of the 4 of us. Love you, girls!

How can a girl or a pageant be so blessed to have so many sponsors? My last few visits to St. Louis, I've spent most of my time meeting, thanking, and supporting our Miss Gateway sponsors. As you know, the Miss Gateway pageant, as well as the Miss Missouri pageant, are all 100% volunteer run and 100% funded by local businesses and individuals. I, truly, would be nowhere without the devotion, both physically and financially, to these programs. Thank you, to all of you who volunteer your time, effort, skills, money, and life to the Miss Missouri Organization and the Miss Gateway to the West pageant. You all really do make our dreams come true.

Melissa and Gina, from Estee Lauder. I'll let my makeup speak for itself :)

First, I stopped by our makeup sponsor, Estee Lauder, for the "royal" treatment of a face massage and make-over. It is always so nice to be pampered, but even better when you get to do so in the company of so many supportive women. I had a blast getting all done up and sharing with our Estee Lauder ladies about Miss Missouri and Miss America. Thank you, Melissa and Gina, for giving me the color I always needed!

Barbara, from Kirkwood Bridal. Thank you for letting us play with you for a day!

Next, I headed to Kirkwood Bridal, one of our dress sponsors. Morgan, Charlee, Jillian, and I had so much fun trying on almost every dress in the store, as well as playing on the stairs a little bit. :)  Thank you, Barbara, for your support, discount, opinions, and warm hugs! See you soon!

Danielle (far left) and Ashley (far right), from Sassy Chic. Thank will never be enough for you girls!

Also, I had an opportunity to meet with Gateway's other dress sponsor, Sassy Chic in Kansas City. Ashley and Danielle have always made me feel welcome in their dress shop, and year after year, I have loved getting to know them better and shop through their fabulous selection. Thanks girls; can't wait to see you again!

I had a wonderful time getting to know some of our Gateway sponsors, and I cannot wait to go visit with more. Again, I can never thank all of you enough for your amazing support. What you do for us is priceless.