Into the home stretch!

Intro
1st group - Intro
Swimsuit!
...and GORGEOUS woman in a GORGEOUS gown!

all photos copyright Miss Universe, LP, LLLP

Wow--I'm still recovering from Prelims! Courtney did SO WELL and looked SO GOOD but the contestants' schedule is SO BUSY and security is SO TIGHT we did not get to talk with her after Prelims. :( Her family (who had flown in from FL that morning) only got a "drive by" hug before security ripped her out of their arms. Quite a bummer, but at least they got to see each other for a few seconds! Prelims are typically held at night and there is scheduled time to visit with the contestants, but not this year.

After Courtney was whisked away to eat, they all got on the bus and went to the Kodak for the first time. Did I share with you the reason Prelims was in the hotel ballroom was because My Little Pony was closing out Sunday at the Kodak? Yes, we were trumped (no pun intended) by My Little Pony. No matter; now the girls are at the Kodak! Last night they had rehearsal until 10pm and Courtney called me on the bus back to the hotel.

This morning they are filming the intro, so they've had to be at breakfast at 6:30 am (yes, 6:30), then on the bus to the Kodak to get in hair & makeup for the filming. Then it's regular rehearsals for the rest of the day.

I'm heading home for the day (need to see my family, too!) so I won't see Courtney @ rehearsals but her family will be there. THANK YOU FOR POSTING ALL YOUR COMMENTS!!! While Courtney & I were on the phone last night, she got into her room and said "where did you get the photos of Prelims already?" so she had promptly checked this blog. Your comments are so encouraging, I know they mean a lot to her, so keep 'em coming!

The next several days will be long and tiring; please keep Courtney in your thoughts and prayers.

More tomorrow!

God Bless,

Britt