Another WONDERFUL Ducks night

“We must not be defined by what we do, but we must be what and who we are, then only happen to do what we do!”
― C. JoyBell C.

Being the West Coast events coordinator for the Got Your Back Heroes has proved to be one of my favorite hats. I have the ability to talk to our families and see what events they want to do and ones that they would find beneficial. From fun nights like the ones we do with our local sports teams or local businesses to our upcoming Financial Literacy Program I am amazed by the opportunities that we are able to provide.
I absolutely love supporting our home town sports teams, especially when they support the Got Your Back Network and families of our fallen so purely. On Wednesday, March 6, the Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks donated another suite for 5 families to enjoy another hockey game. We were able to meet a new family, Rachel and her awesome son. Spending time together and watching the other families welcome Rachel and provide her with information is what we do. Something that makes it a little extra special for me is when my daughter is able to join us.

Enjoying time with Dala & Jace, Rachel & Christian, Sandra & Lily as well as Salina and my daughter Krystina.

We look forward to more nights like these... nights where we are able to be moms, providing needed bonding time; Nights where we are there for each other as women and military wives. Once a military spouse, always a military spouse.
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Sister time in LA and the Anaheim Ducks

Being crowned is such a wonderful moment and being crowned with wonderful sister titleholders just adds icing to the cake.  I have been blessed with 2 sister queens who are hard working and sweet.  Tiffany, Miss California, and I have forged an amazing bond through this experience.  I have been blessed to get a chance to get to know her through our 2 hour phone calls and regular text messages.  But nothing beats in person... so we met up for a day of shopping in Los Angeles.
After walking through many stores, having a good laugh and just spending time together we met with Daniel at Claire's Collection for some good old fashion gown shopping.  What a wonderful day.  I am grateful to have had this time with her and look forward to seeing her at the Bakersfield Pageant in just a few weeks.

After our shopping day I headed home to meet up with 10 Got Your Back families for a night with the Anaheim Ducks.  I LOVE hockey and am so excited to share that love with others.  The Ducks graciously donated 2 suites for us to enjoy the game and boy did we ever!  The kids enjoyed the game and the TV intermittently and the moms all enjoyed each other.  Several of them had never been to a hockey game which made this a little more sweet.

Just getting together warms everyone’s heart, reaffirms their friendships and bonds as well offers a new experience with new memories.

Krystina and Corey enjoying the game

Karen and I are part of the cool glasses club

Salina & Karen

Kylynn & Salina (It was Salina's first game)

Cindy and Andrew

The silly group during intermission

Ducks beat Columbus!!