MAY 17, 2007 XTENSION GENERATION PARTY FOR 2007 CONTESTANTS (MPLS, MN)

Originally this party was scheduled for May 1st, but the owner of the salon (Blair) got SUPER sick, so instead it was held last night, Thursday May 17th. The Xtension Generation provides a HUGE prize to Mrs. Minnesota each year in the form of FREE hair extensions for her entire year--a $5,000 value! Last year, I was too nervous to try it before the pageant (plus it was our very last party), so this year the party was a little earlier to allow the contestants ample time to "try out" the extensions before deciding if they want them or not. A number of the contestants had some FREE extensions put in, and guarantee you that they will love them! A HUGE thank you to Blair and Melissa and the other stylists at the Xtension Generation for hosting such a great party. I think everyone had a really good time and was very impressed that two husbands even attended ("Mr." Washington County and "Mr." Eagan--they were great sports and very funny!). I can't believe how quickly these pre-pageant parties are flying by! Our last event (besides the Blocking Rehearsal) is tomorrow night, and that is the 2nd annual "Big Party", which is THE big event of the pre-pageant season. It should be a great time and I know everyone is going to look fantastic in their cocktail attire! See you then!

PHOTOS:
1) L to R: Melissa (stylist), me, and Blair (owner & stylist of Xtension Generation)
2) Deb Erpelding (Mrs. Golden Valley) tries out some extensions
3) L to R: Katie Thiry (Mrs. Washington County), Nichoel Richards-Skramstad (Mrs. Mpls), me, and Tressa Avestruz (seated--Mrs. Rosemount)
4) Directors Faith & Carl listen to Blair talk about her salon
5) L to R: Katie Thiry (Mrs. Washington County), Bessie Giannakakis (Mrs. Edina), Wendi Russo (Mrs. Eden Prairie), and Dessi Urban (Mrs. Dakota County)
6) Group shot
7) L to R: Bessie Giannakakis (Mrs. Edina), Shonna Ochu (Mrs. Buffalo), me, and Wendi Russo (Mrs. Eden Prairie)
8) Chatting up a storm are L to R: Nichoel Richards-Skramstad (Mrs. Mpls), Tina Godes (Mrs. Eagan), and Jason & Katie Thiry ("Mr." & Mrs. Washington County)
9) Wendi Russo (Mrs. Eden Prairie) gives the extensions a try
10) With State Directors Carl & Faith
11) Dessi Urban (Mrs. Dakota County) braves the chair! :)