Fashion Show at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility 2011

On Saturday May 21, 2011 I took part in a fashion show at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Leominster, Ma.  This was such a special event.  I was invited to do the show by Christina Polanco (pictured to the right in the photo below), a remarkable high school student who devotes much of her time volunteering at this facility.  The residents were very excited to see all of the ladies in their fancy dresses.  After the fashion show, we took a walk through the Alzheimer's unit.  They were so happy to see us and clapped as we walked through.  This was such a humbling day and I am so very pleased to be partaking in events as special and worth-while as this one. 

Nikoll "Potter"

This is what I was doing the week leading up to the Mrs. New Hampshire United States pageant.  I went from wearing a cloak and wand to a sash and crown.  Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was like Christmas to me.  I waited in line (by myself...my family went to Seuss land) for an hour and a half to have my wand "choose" me.  Then I purchased my wizard cloak and wore both for the entire day!!  I enjoyed "butterbeer", a "chocolate frog" and "every flavor beans".  My son Benjamin (6) has a growing fondness of HP (I might be pushing him in that direction :) so he had a "magical time" as well.  I am so exited to be embarking on my year as Mrs. NH United States and to be able to share my experiences with all of you through this blog :)