Miss America Party

Every year I watch the Miss America pageant. It seems as much my civic duty as watching the Super Bowl, and just as fun to watch with friends. When I heard that Miss North Carolina was not only a Goldsboro native but also a student at Meredith College, I knew it was the year to make a party of it! Being that Air Force wives come from all over the country, it was fun to have each person cheering on their her state. We made our own sashes, why not?!
State representation was also the theme for the food.

Here's a quick tour...

We'll start with dessert first, because it really takes home the crown. It was Miss America apple pie, because I couldn't think of a better all-American treat.

Savory muchies included Vermont cheddar cheese with crackers,

Mississippi caviar, Idaho potato soup,

Texas black-eyed pea salsa, and spicy Maryland crab dip.

Here's little Miss Maryland. This was one of my friend's nieces who was visiting from out of town. She was so proud to wear her sash. How cute!

Our viewing party consisted of Miss North Carolina, Miss Arizona, Miss Virginia, Miss Maryland, Miss Alabama, Miss Wisconsin, and Miss Idaho. All but two made it into the top 10 and Miss Arizona and Miss Wisconsin went all the way to the final two. We were quite excited. Miss Wisconsin ended up taking home the crown (or in our case a half dozen roses)! Here she is. Miss America....

Posing for a group pic...

And I couldn't forget my little beauty queen.

So much fun! Can't wait to do it again next year!