Antenna and Patty May!

February 22, 2011

Today I went to visit JD at Antenna salon! We caught up while he did my hair and Carol did my nails! I love Antenna!

This afternoon I met with Patty May to work on a song to sing for the prayer breakfast in Nebraska. It was so nice to spend time with Patty and Luis and Stanley too! They are always there for me!

Happy Hearts Day!

Thursday, February 17

Today I celebrated Valentine’s "Happy Hearts" Day with a Bristol Pre-School at the Imagination Museum. We did a scavenger hunt, socialized with snacks, and I read to the children!

Welcome home troops! / St. Baldrick's Day!

Saturday, February 12

Today was a very special day. I was invited to the Hartford Armory to the Welcome Home and Freedom Salute Ceremony in honor of the 102nd Infantry Regiment coming home from Afghanistan. My friend, Gerry, showed me around the armory and introduced me to many incredible service men and women. The ceremony was truly moving. One soldiers boots remained in the line up in memory of Army Sgt. Edwin Rivera; a fallen solider in May 2010.

After the ceremony I went to New Haven for an event called St. Baldrick’s Day organized by the New Haven County Firefighters Emerald Society. Many came to the Wicked Wolf Tavern to shave their heads in an effort to raise money for children with cancer. There were many activities going on there throughout the day for children, families, and people of all ages! The people I met were so wonderful that they almost convinced me to shave my head! That was until JD convinced me that may not be the best idea.. It was an exciting event for an incredible cause!

The Miss Greater Waterbury/ Brass City Pageant

Saturday February 5, 2011

This evening I had the opportunity to co-emcee the Miss Greater Waterbury/ Brass City Pageant with Miss Connecticut 1985 Lorine Zdanowski! Great job to those who worked so hard to put on an amazing show with so many talented contestants!

Congratulations to the winners:

Miss Greater Waterbury 2011 - Cassandra Mastrianni

Miss Brass City 2011- - Alexis Prieto

Miss Greater Waterbury Outstanding Teen 2011 - Erin Ward

Miss Brass City Outstanding Teen 2011 - Caitlyn Flynn

Miss Western Mass Pageant

Saturday, January 29th

Today I went to the Miss Western Massachusetts/ Miss Greater Holyoke Pageant in Massachusetts. It was great to have the opportunity to experience a local pageant in a different state and to meet many new friends! It was nice to see Loren, Miss Massachusetts. We had time to chat a bit on life after Miss America; it was nice to catch up! Some of our CT board members judged the pageant, so of course it was nice to see them as well. John snow made the most delicious white chocolate brownie!

Congrats to Sydney Levin-Epsin, Katlyn Lewicke, and Emma Gilbert on being crowned this afternoon!

After the pageant Gail and I went to Panera bread for several hours to discuss my plans for the next five months of my reign. I have some big ideas that we are working on :)

CT Style Interview!

Wednesday, January 26

Today I had an interview on Channel 8's CT Style with Teresa Labarbera. I spoke about my Miss America experience and about my wonderful life as Miss Connecticut. Teresa said Miss America had "always been a dream of hers." As, of course, it was my dream as well. Little does she know, my next dream is to be in her shoes!

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/miss-connecticut-brittany-decker

Miss Fairfield County/New Haven County Pageant

January 22, 2010

This evening was the Miss New Haven County/ Miss Fairfield County Pageant! At the beginning of the show I went on stage and received a standing ovation from the audience -my Miss CT family. I don't think anybody has any idea how much that meant to me. I have the most amazing support system; it is nice to be home with everyone. I spoke on stage briefly with Sonia Baghdady about my Miss America experience- I wish I had time to share everything! I truly enjoyed watching the show and cheering for all of my friends on stage. Everyone was incredible! Congratulations to the winners: Andee, Emily, Acacia, and Alex! I am so proud of you :)