Christmas events galore!

I've been pretty busy with holiday events around the shores!

The tree lighting on 12/2 was the kickoff event. Held in front of City Hall, we got to meet a reindeer, listen to choirs of children singing and watch some dancers perform. Of course, Santa lit up the tree and everyone loved it.

The next morning I attended a Christmas party at Bon Brae Manor with the seniors with my own Little and Teen. We had a blast chatting with so many of the seniors, and even got some good advice. I asked a woman in her nineties what her secret was to a longand healthy life. She answered,'All my life, I've worked very hard, and played hard too!'

Then that night we wereoff to a get together at Rhythm N Jump dance studio. We helped the group collect presents for a sponsored family in the area. I loved seeing all of the wonderful gifts this family would receive, and I'm glad to have been a part of this event.

On Wednesday 12/7 I attended the Pointsetta Ball at Blossom Heath Inn. The ball was a benefit for Toys for Tots as well as Cops for Kids.It was fun to mingle with the guests and help Santa collect all of those toys. I brought a few toys of my own too!

The holidays are almost here! Who's done with their Christmas shopping?!

xoxo,

Angela

Song of the week- Dog Days are Over by Florence & the Machine

Eventful Weeks! Mayor Retiring, Pageants, Violet Elementary & MORE! :)

Teen & Miss with our fab director, LIZ MUNGER!

I've had some eventful weeks! Kicking off the craziness was Mayor Hison's retirement dinner on 11/17. He served as the mayor of SCS for 28 years- and attended the Miss SCS pageant every single year. What a great guy! I'm glad I got to attendhis retirement dinner and say a big THANK YOU to him for supporting our program.

Thank you Mayor Hison!

Us with Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive

Then was the Miss Capital City pageant in Lansing on 11/20, won by none other than Sydney Learman! Yayyyy, another friend going to Miss MI with me this summer. Great job, Syd and all competitors.

CONGRATS Syd!

The next week on 11/22 I visited the 3rd graders at Violet Elementary. It's always rewarding going into classrooms and talking to kids about peer pressure and staying away from drugs. I was a guest presenter as part of the Protecting You, Protecting Me program with CARE of Southeastern Michigan. I read a story and we discussed how to deal with 'uncomfortable emotions.'

We talked about how your BRAIN is the boss of your BODY. A boy with a puzzled look on his face asked, " If the brain is the boss of your body, what is your HEART the boss of?" Good question...I'll get back to you when I figure that out...If I ever do!

Then was Thanksgiving. Yes beauty queens like carbs too! Well...this one sure does ;) I'm thankful for my family & friends the most. Without them, I'd be nothing....I'm THANKFULfor them.

Then the next morning we had the Santa Claus Mt. Clemens Christmas Parade! My teen and little were in the parade with me and we had so much fun- it was a beautiful day, too! We had so much fun meeting the kids in the parade and taking pictures.

Looking forward to the holidays and my upcoming events. We have quite a few this weekend! I'll be posting soon. MUAH!

xoxo,

Ang

Song of the week- Dance With Me Tonight by Olly Murs. Download it!