Just arrived in Vegas!

Hi all! Jut a little update. Our flight this morning was delayed by 1 hour.. some kind of hydraulic problem on the plane. Janice and I are finally here and boy is it HOTTTTT! We did have fun though with the pilots and fans asking for pictures. We even got bumped up to 1st class and no charge for bagged overweight fees. (My bags are always over weight, just ask my husband.) We are now in line for the rental car then on our way to the hotel! I will keep updating as I can. 

TTFN

Thank you to my friends and family!

Today was my "Good Luck Send Off Party". It was so amazing to feel the love and support from my family and friends.  I have to thank Shana Smith, Mrs. Orange County that came with her daughter Christina, Shelly Munoz, Mrs. Murietta who came with her son Matthew Jen Wiersma, Mrs. Temecula and Amanda and Helen. These women, my friends, all drove 2 HOURS!!!!!! to come help me celebrate my journey to Mrs. United States.  Actions speak louder than words, and my friend's effort today to attend clearly demonstrates their sincere and genuine friendship that was formed in only 2 days at the Mrs. California US Pageant. I know these are lasting friendships that I will cherish.

My family ...... you know who you are, your love never ceases to amaze me. 

Thank you all again for sharing this experience with me .... please know you will be in my thoughts.

Love, Lisa

Hair by Cristophe!!

Today, I had the pleasure of getting my hair cut by world famous Beverly Hills hairdresser and salon owner, Cristophe. Lana, a color specialist at the salon gave me an amazing head of beautiful blond hair! The experience alone of being at a top notch salon was, in itself, incredible. Cristophe is a genius and I couldn't thank him enough for being so generous. 

Walk With Sally's "White Night White Lights" event with Gavin Rossdale

4th of July Parade in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica High School band.

The Mounted Santa Monica Officers

Look at this ride!!!

1929 fully restored Roadster

Allan, the owner of the car for over 50 years, was kind enough to be my escort for the parade.

Thank you Allan!!

more 4th of July

Pictures from the MTV gifting suite

Jeff from 98 degrees                                                                                                                                  My friend Giselle Uffens, CEO of Digitells, who went on to win Mrs. California America 2009

Pictures!!!

L : Pro wrestlers at the MTV gifting suite 5/29/09

R: W/ Shelly Munoz and Janice McQueen ward

above L: Eric Estrada!!

above R: 

Left: Hector Elizando

Oh, I have to tell you all about this!

On Wednesday, July 8th, my children were on a field trip at camp and set to arrive back at 6:00pm. I had a meeting in Santa Monica at 1:00 p.m., (that's about 20 minutes depending on traffic ... I live in L.A. so you never know). I finished the meeting at left around 4:15. Well that day, there was a brush fire ... it just so happened it was on the freeway I needed to use to get home. I sat in traffic for 3 HOURS!!!!! AAGGGHHHHH!!! Thank goodness for my great support system of friends. My girlfriend, Sarah, was able to pick my children up for me and keep them until I got there. Sarah, I love you!!! You are the best!!
That just goes to show you ... You never know whats going to happen in L.A.!!

Boy, it's been a great couple of weeks!!

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted something. I have lots of pictures from different events I've been out, but I'm having some techie difficulties with my camera.
Also, I've been preparing for Nationals AND the kids are out of school. By the time I look at the clock, it's close to midnight and I'm DONE!
I promise to try and figure this picture thing out!!!!
Last night Janice, (my director) helped out with "White Nights White Lights". This is and event hosted by the Walk With Sally organization. We had a great time and met so many people. Not to mention, got to see Gavin Rossdale perform! It was very successful with over 800 people in attendance. I will post pics ... well, you know, as soon as I become a little more camera savvy!!!!!