Monday, March 19, 2007

PRELIMS!!!




photos AP/Danny Moloshok

Well, the scores are in. And I have to say that COURTNEY LOOKED AMAZING!!!!!! Even with a lo-key hotel ballroom setting, she really did a great job. They made a change on me; instead of interview outfits, the girls wore a cocktail dress for the introductions. There was no "opening number" per se; just a 3-ramp runway thingy each girl did after she introduced herself. They did this in groups of 6, lined up, walked off and started with the next group. Courtney wore her gorgeous lavender cocktail dress. WOW!

She was on fire for swimsuit (as you can see by the photos!)!!!!! And looked elegant and just plain GORGEOUS for evening gown. I am so proud of her!!!!!

Courtney's parents, her brother, grandma, boyfriend, fitness trainer & friends were at prelims, cheering her on. What an awesome support group, and it's only going to get bigger come Friday! I believe there are going to be about 50 or more people coming to the Kodak to cheer for ARIZONA!!!

THANK YOU for all your posts, emails for Courtney and especially your prayers. The next few days will be very tiring; they start rehearsals at the Kodak this afternoon, then it's all rehearsals, all the time. This is a 2-hour live broadcast, so NBC will make sure that absolutely everything's perfect, the girls all know their patterns, where the cameras are, have the right speed, etc. This is going to be a phenomenal telecast--especially because I'm sure Courtney will be right up there!!!! She really can win this thing. Please pray for strength and endurance for Courtney (AND her family!) and for good health and her continued fantastic attitude.

COURTNEY--WE LOVE YOU!!!

Britt

10 comments:

Kirin Christianson said...

Whoo hoo Courtney! You look AMAZING in the prelim photos! Simply amazing! It is easy to see you even kept your energy level at Kodak Theater decibels (even when prelims were on a smaller scale stage). Good girl!! Stay strong and focused. You CAN do this!!

Expect to have your name called for a finalist spot! Now with prelims over- for rehersals you can RELAX and focus on finding your finalist marks (and camera closeups)! Have fun!

Warmly,

Kirin :~)

Anonymous said...

WOW Courtney you look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy for you and I know you can win this! Good Luck sweetie! Keep your head up and do your best! Everyone in Arizona will be cheering for you!

Anonymous said...

WOW Courtney! You look AMAZING! You are sparkling and look so energized on stage! Keep up the great work and bring the house down at finals!!!
Good Luck!
xoxo,
Holland Bates

debbie lee said...

Oh, Courtney!! I am SPEACHLESS (and that never happens with me), you were radiant in those photos. It is easy to see why Arizona picked you!! I am so excited for you and am thinking of you all the time! Keep your spirit up, I know it has got to be tiring but if anyone can do this-- IT IS YOU!!

Debbie Lee

Anonymous said...

You look so BEAUTIFUL Courtney!! I am so proud of you and I know you are going to ROCK it on Friday. Can't wait to see you take home the CROWN. See you in LA!!! Good Luck.....

Melayne :)
xoxo

Anonymous said...

Holy Crap......you look AMAZING!!

ROSES ARE RED
CARNATIONS ARE PINK
IF YOU DON'T WIN
THE JUDGES STINK

ROSES ARE RED
VIOLETS ARE BLUE
IF YOU WEREN'T MY NIECE
I WOULD MARRY YOU

I WAS READING WHAT BRITT WROTE ABOUT THE PRELIMS TO GRAN AND I HAD TO STOP 3 TIMES I WAS SO CHOKED UP! I FEEL SORRY FOR ALL THE OTHER GIRLS WAITING ALL WEEK TO SEE YOU WIN. BUT THEY WILL UNDERSTAND,UNLESS SOME OF THEM ARE BLIND!LOL, LOVE YA LOTS. TELL MR TRUMP I SAID TO GIVE YOU A GOOD VIEW FROM THE TOWER.
LOVE,
YOUR VERY VERY PROUD UNCLE MARK

Anonymous said...

HI BABE,

IT'S ME AND GRAN, JUST SITTIN
HERE LOOKING AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL
FACE, YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB
WE MISS YOU, GET SOME REST AND
BRING IT (ON FRIDAY), KICK SOME BUTT

HUGS AND KISSES

Andy Biggs said...

it appears that u rocked it again today. i am so excited for u. we are all cheering u on. keep on rocking it girl, and make sure to get ur rest. see u friday with that fancy crown.

rock it girl
ANDY

Anonymous said...

You are doing great! You look so gorgeous in that dress. I can't wait to watch you be crowned Miss USA! We are all excited for you. And Maisy can't wait to see her Aunt Courtney shine! Love you cuz!

Love,
Samantha, Tom and Maisy
(3 of your biggest fans)

T Topps said...

WOW...Courtney you look absolutely FABULOUS! I saw the videos this morning and you rocked! All of your hard work shows. Can't wait to see you rock the stage on Friday! Good luck -Tristan