April 9: Today was a great day because we finally got to do our gift exchange. I got 50 amazing gifts from all the contestants. To be honest there were so many I don't even know exactly what all I got. I figure I could continue my gift a day and open one everyday for 50 days when I get home from the pageant. That way I can ease myself back into reality!! This has been such an increadable journey. All the Mrs. America staff and the resort staff are just wonderful.
We worked on our opening number and our flagography, yes I said flagography. At the beginning of the finals we are all walking in through the audience with our state flag. It should look really good. We were all so excited to get our flags. 51 women with full size flag on poles, you knew someone would get hurt and yes one lady got smacked in the face with a flag. She is okay though, no permanent damage. Tomorrow I get to go to the gun club and I am excited about that. We are also having a photo shoot in our swimsuits down at the pool, then more rehearsals. I can't wait for everyone to see the final production and to know all of our hard work has paid off! Hope everyone in Kentucky is having a great day :)