I have to admit these past few weeks have probably been the busiest of my entire life and it is about to get even crazier!!! I have been working so hard on my Miss USA prep but while focusing on Miss USA and Miss Teen USA is a huge priority for Brooke and I we vowed when we won our titles back in November that we would never get too busy to remember what being representatives of our states was all about. Even though Miss USA is right around the corner I have still been working non-stop with all of my favorite organizations and enjoying every minute of it!
This weekend Brooke and I volunteered with one of our absolute favorite organizations of them all, Best Buddies! Best Buddies is a non-profit that creates opportunities for one on one friendships for people with intellectual and development disabilities. It is pretty much impossible to work with Best Buddies and not leave with a smile on your face. The energy, passion and heart that these children have is contagious and brings you back to what is truly important in life.
Brooke and I spent this past Saturday afternoon at the Best Buddies Friendship Relay, where we got to enjoy a full day of activities with these amazing children. One of our favorite girls, Jillian definitely kept us on our toes :) I have never met someone who loves to hug as much as Jillian or who enjoyed wearing my crown and sash more that I do :) It was such a treat to spend the day with Jillian and her friends and I can't thank this wonderful organization enough for including us. I can't wait to see all my new Buddies again soon!
Lacey
xoxoxo
