MU Hospital Visit

A day off of school today meant an opportunity to visit lots of kids at MU Children's Hospital. While I hate to see all of these sick kids in the hospital, it is nice to make them smile and brighten their day a bit by coming to visit!  One of the patients that I met was Gabbie who was so sweet and so excited to see me. We took pictures and blew kisses for the camera! I hope she is feeling better soon and back home with her family!

February and Fitness Fun Day

I have dedicated February to my platform, Operation Fit Kids, and have been able to share my platform of a healthy lifestyle with over 600 students in 6 different elementary schools in 25 different classrooms. It has been so much fun to get to meet these kids and share with them about the importance of eating right, getting enough sleep and exercising.  I had over 30 kids at Fitness Fun Day and we had a blast exploring basketball, cheer, kickball, dance, scooters, Little Sally Walker and more!  Here are some photos from the past week.

Fitness Fun Day is happening!

Since the precipitation has stopped, and it is predicted to be above freezing by 10am, we WILL be having Fitness Fun Day at Gentry Middle School today.  If you cannot make it and preregistered we will refund your money. Hope to see you there, and drive safe!

Rock Bridge Elementary Rocks!

I had a great time finishing out my week at Rock Bridge Elementary School visiting 1st and 2nd grade classrooms, speaking about health and fitness!  Don't forget that my Fitness Fun Day is coming up soon - Saturday, February 21st at Gentry Middle School.  It's open to all kids in Kindergarten to 5th grade.  Hope to see you there!

Shepard Elementary 4th Graders

Today I had the opportunity to visit all 4th grade classes at Shepard Elementary. These kids are studying human body systems and I was excited to talk to them about eating right and exercising to keep those systems healthy!  Thanks to Mrs. Hassemer, Mrs. Ash, Mrs. Kunkel and Mrs. Drury for having me into your classrooms to speak with your awesome students today!

Paxton Keeley Elementary School

I had a great day on Friday visiting Paxton Keeley Elementary School! I was able to visit with over 200 students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 4th grade and remind them of how important it is to exercise, eat right, and get enough sleep.  Thank you to Mrs. Thelen, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Welty, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Abram, Mrs. Burks, Mrs. Redman, and Mrs. Scott for allowing me the opportunity to meet with your delightful students!

My Little Princess

I was so excited tonight to meet Katelynn! She will be going with me to Miss Missouri this year as my little Princess!  The Princess program is a part of the Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen program where each contestant can mentor a little girl and share Miss Missouri week with them. What an adorable little girl! I look forward to getting to know her and sharing this experience with her.

Russell School Visit

I had a great day today speaking to 1st, 2nd and 4th graders at my alma mater, Russell Elementary School!  We talked about ways to exercise, eating right, and getting enough sleep.  Here are some of the classes that I visited.

Mrs. Spriggs 2nd graders

Mrs. Horrell's 4th graders

Mrs. Drennan's 1st graders