Oct 29th-Nov 4th - Halloween & Miss NY USA Headshot!

During the week I worked at Scott Miller and I found another Sherri Hill dress online that I liked even more than the one I picked out before. I went to Joeval's Formalwear but they said that they were not sure if it would come in time for Miss New York USA in January! I was willing to take a chance because I knew it could be the one so we ordered it!

Wednesday night Mike and I went to my house for an early Thanksgiving dinner since we would not be home for the actual day. Sensei Snow, who owned Fairport Karate Academy before my Mom, was visiting so he dined with us which was nice. I love the holiday food that my Mom makes every year!

The next day was Halloween! I knew I was going to be a nerd but last minute I put together things that Mike and I already owned and then Mike's Dad gave me funny fake teeth!

At night I was home helping hand out candy and the kids were so adorable! The next night we went out to eat at Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar to celebrate Thanksgiving! I was sad that I would not be home for the holiday but it is the meaning behind it that counts. I am beyond thankful for all of my loved ones in my life! 

On Saturday Mike and I went to our friend's sister's wedding. It was in a beautiful church and was a nice service. Then we went to cocktail hour and the reception at Turning Stone Casino! There were hundreds of people at the reception and the maid of honor was my friend Katie from college! Everything was very impressive, especially a video they played that a crew filmed throughout the day. Congratulations Lisa and Michael, we had a great time celebrating with you!

The next day we drove back to Rochester and I modeled a dress from The Limited in a fashion show I was asked to walk in at Eastview Mall. I got to see some people that I know from throughout the years and I got to meet some new models. 

All on that one day it was Charlie, Tony and Jorge's birthdays! Jorge is from Peru and was staying at Mike's house so we had dinner and cake to celebrate! Then my Mom and a group of people came over to hear Jorge talk about his experiences which was nice. On Monday I went to Carrie Mateosian's photography studio to get my Miss New York USA headshot taken! Scott Miller himself did my hair and Silvana from Scott Miller did my makeup. I was so thankful to have such a talented team work on this with me! 

I had a great time shooting with them and then I headed to Scott Miller to work for the night. Afterwards I got ready to head to LA the next day! 

Oct 20th-Oct 28th - Making Strides Walk & Alex And Jon's Wedding!

Sunday morning my Mom and I walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. It is always nice to see the thousands of people supporting the cause!

Later in the day Mike came with us to Powers Farm Market to pick out pumpkins! We got hot apple cider, went through the tepees and looked at the pumpkins. We could not find many good ones so we just got a little one and got more from Wegmans grocery store. 

Afterwards Mike and I went to Scott Miller where I practiced a flash mob dance that a bunch of the employees were in on together to surprise Alex and Jon at their wedding! The next day I worked at Scott Miller which is always fun. On Tuesday I went to try on a dress that I picked out for Miss New York USA! I really loved the way it moved and thought it might be the one! Then I went home and spent time with Cookie Dough. <3

The next night we had a bachelorette dinner for Alex! We went to Nikko Restaurant and it was delicious. The salads, sushi and desserts were all amazing and we had such a great time together! 

On Thursday Michelle came over and we put together the gift bags for the wedding. The next morning Mike had a fitting for his suit and it looked incredible! Later him and I went out to eat at Char in The Strathallan hotel and everything was so great! We were very surprised to hear that a couple of our friends that we ran into there treated us, that was so generous of them. 

After dinner we met up with my Dad and his friend Dave to watch the band Something Else perform! We are friends with the members and they are really talented so I am glad we all got to go. Saturday morning I went to Alex and Jon's wedding rehearsal and then I went to Scott Miller to get my nails done. While I was there I got to see Mike's Aunt Arlene and his cousins Arielle, Casta, Dennise and David! 

A night we had a delicious rehearsal dinner at the house catered by Osteria Rocco. Then it was officially the day! A bunch of us got ready at the house with Alex and Silvana did my makeup and Maria did my hair! I felt bad but I had to leave quick to go to a fitting at the mall for The Limited. I rushed back and we headed to the County Clerk building downtown for Alex and Jon to see each other for the first time!

It was a beautiful moment! Then they took pictures with a lot of family and friends which was nice.

After, we stopped at The Strathallan hotel and met up with a lot of the gusts at the bar and then headed to Good Luck where the ceremony was taking place! When I saw the room I was speechless, it was so beautiful with all of the candles and trees. Still, nothing could hold a candle to how stunningly gorgeous Alex looked walking in her wedding gown. A little play on the word candle but seriously her beauty was breathtaking. Helen was the officiator which was a surprise to most of the guests but it made it more personable and she spoke such words of wisdom and love, it was amazing. 

The food was so good and the Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances made us all teary-eyed. Then we did the flash mob to the Spice Girls song "if you wanna be my lover" and Alex and Jon were so surprised! Alex looked so shocked and then stood there with her hands over her mouth and started crying which was so sweet that she loved how we all planned that for them. Then we all did the Horah dance where we danced in a circle and then Alex, Jon and their immediate family members each got thrown in the air in a chair! This was my first time seeing this tradition and it was tons of fun!

I got to spend time with my good friend Dennise who I had not seen in a while so that was really nice! Then we were all on the dance floor having a blast! There was also a huge table of cupcakes and cookies for dessert which I visited frequently haha! Then Mike and Jon's Brother signed as witnesses of the marriage and Helen signed as the officiant so we celebrated some more! 

It was such a beautiful wedding and I am so happy for Alex and Jon. Their love is so strong and I am glad that they had the wedding of their dreams! The next morning when we were at the house Alex and Jon opened up Mike and my gift for them which was a custom photo book. There were pictures of them since they have been dating and some of the whole family. As they were going through it they started crying. It meant so much to Mike and I that it had that affect on them because we put a lot of time and love into it. <3 Congratulations you two, we wish you eternal love and happiness!