Busy Week Ahead!

My year as Moses Lake's Outstanding Teen is coming to an end...I made my last appearance this past weekend at the Mrs. Washington pageant, performing my clogging solo. It was fun, but also sad knowing that it's almost over! I have had a great time!

This week will be full of rehearsals, getting ready for the big day this coming Saturday! I would like to wish all of the girls running for 2011 Outstanding Teen the best of luck!

Madison Dart
Shelby Johnson
Felicia Freeman
Ciarra Garza
Marlen Rodriguez

Have lots of fun this week, try to relax and enjoy it...I know you will all do great!

Zumbathon for the American Heart Association!

This past weekend, I helped out at a Zumbathon for the American Heart Association! Three hours of Zumba, lots of raffle items given away and over $800 raised! Thank you Lori Snyder for including me in all your fun!

Holiday Fun!

In December, my "little sister" Hanna and I were asked to emcee the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Moses Lake. It was a chilly night, but we had a lot of fun doing a little Zumba, announcing upcoming events and then doing the count down for the lights! Downtown looks so pretty all lit up!

Zumba!Hanna and I with Lori Synder, the Zumba instructorMaking announcementsWarming up with a little hot chocolate!

Still Having A Great Time!

Finally after many re-scheduled sessions, the weather cooperated and I was able to do a photo shoot with Julie Waites! I always have so much fun with her! I wish I could show you the slide show, but I can not get my DVD to upload!

On October 22nd, Hanna and I helped out at "Zumbathon Party in Pink"...a very fun fundraiser doing Zumba (and a little Hip-Hop thrown in there) for the Susan G. Komen Foundation raising money for breast cancer! Lori Snyder is our local Zumba instructor and she sure got us all moving!

Lori

Lots of prizes to give away

The chips and salsa were GREAT!

Next, on October 30th, I helped out at the AIM Gymnastics Halloween Carnival, I have to say that the owner Kortni (also my "little sister" Hanna's mom) did a great job in making her gymnastics studio a fun place for everyone to come and celebrate Halloween!Cake Walk

Dance contest

This past weekend, I went to Renton, WA with my mom and friend Taylor to go watch the Miss Seattle 2011 Pageant (and a little shopping, a little dinner). We had fun and was happy to see that our very own Miss Columbia Basin Brittney Henry was 1st runner up and Lauren Kuhn took home the crown!

Walk To Defeat ALS Fundraiser!

What a great day! The weather was beautiful, lots of walkers showed up in support, Team Betty was the top Family Team fundraiser and the walk itself brought in almost $23,000!!

My whole family was there, my brother and sister drove in from their schools and joined us for the day and we had an excellent bar-be-que lunch after at my cousin Danica's house!

I am so thankful to everyone who has supported me and donated to this cause that is so close to my heart. This year I am proud to say that with everyone's help, I was able to donate $1,865! I was also honored to be asked to speak before the walk and share my story of my Aunt Betty and my platform "Community Awareness of ALS" with everyone there.

My Aunt Betty, we miss and love you!

Team Betty

Dusty the mascot of the Tri-Cities Dust Devils
Dusty, the next Outstanding Teen?...
My brother Dan and Uncle Mark
Giving my speech
The youngest family walker, Aunt Betty's granddaughter Adria and her daddy Rick
My mom and dad
The starting line with Dusty and Gail Davis who cut the ribbon!
Walking with my brother Danny and sis Lindsay
Two new friends...McKenna and Mattie!
We finished!
Handing out the awards with Barry "Big Bear" Long of
COOL 97.5 FM!
The Corporate Sponsor winner Cassandra
TEAM BETTY Top Fundraising Family Team!

September Time!

Well, summer fun is over and fall has begun! I had a great summer...went on a fantastic vacation with my family, had fun seeing friends I have made at several pageants, a bake sale, kids activities, the fair etc.!

Now I have started my sophomore year of high school and back at dance and drill team practices and performances...but the MOST exciting thing coming up is "Walk to Defeat ALS" on September 25th.

This is a 5 mile walk that helps to raise money for people in our community affected by ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. This will be my second year walking as Co-Captain with my Uncle Mark in memory of my Aunt Betty.

This year I have also been asked to speak before the walk and share my story of my aunt, my platform as Miss Moses Lake's Outstanding Teen and my experiences helping to raise awareness of ALS.

If you would like to visit my personal fundraising page, please go to:

http://web.alsa.org/goto/McKennaReis

You are all welcome to join me at the walk! Hope to see you there!

Grant County Fair Time!

Today I was able to go to the Grant County Fair and help out with the "Kiddie Roundup"! This was several fun activities for kids up to age 9. I also met the current Moses Lake Roundup Queen Catrina Langley and Miss Rodeo Washington Katie Garfield. We had fun comparing the things we get to do throughout the year!

Miss Moses Lake Roundup Queen Catrina Langley and Miss Rodeo Washington Katie Garfield Water Balloon TossBalloon Toss Winner April!Frozen lemonade - a yearly must have!Next stop...Spaceburger!Getting ready for the Rodeo! Yee-Haw!!

Have fun at the Fair everyone! See you there!