Dear BIG NEWS,

Well. Miss Idaho is done! And I am heading back to my hometown right now. Just a few quick things and then I will give you details later…

First. Miss Idaho. I placed in the top ten! And I won the Spirit of Miss Idaho award voted on by all the contestants as well as the Community Service award selected by the Miss America Organization. Whitney Wood won and I could not be happier! She is like my little sister and will represent Idaho SO well.

Second big news?

I AM ENGAGED AND GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!! To the man that is far better than my dreams and my best friend! And I am so happy to have this ring on my finger tonight!

Love,
Deidre