Updates

There is much to report from the Speer house. We went on our family vacation from August 10th through August 17th. We visited Gatorland, Sea World, Florida Caverns State Park, and attended my family reunion in Louisiana at Lake Bisteneau State Park. We also got a chance with my father-in-law in Ocala on our way up to Louisiana and our way back.

Unfortunately it was our last visit with him, as he lost his battle to lung cancer. Robert Nelson Speer, born October 9, 1947, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at age 61. We will be attending his memorial services on Monday August 31st.

The children are back to school, which I think I am more happy about that they are. Brianna has begun a dance class, as has Logan. Heck, even I signed up for a class. I know it's been 14 years since I've put on a pair of jazz shoes, but it sure is fun!

I am busy with the American Heart Association in West Palm Beach preparing for the Start! Heart Walk that will be held on Saturday, September 26th. I am on the Host Committee, and we have only a few more meetings to finalize all of the details for this year's walk. I'd love for you to help me raise funds to help fight heart disease and stroke, the number 1 & 3 killer in the United States. Click on the link below to be directed to my personal webpage where you can make a secure online donation:

http://palmbeachheartwalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=295058&lis=0&kntae295058=B7DD1BDFB7AE41BB99FEC976166A9E41&supId=89628672

Please help me raise funds - TODAY!!

From the heart,
Monica

Rush Limbaugh Weight Loss

Rush Limbaugh announced a few days ago that he lost 79 pounds on Quick Weight Loss Center's program. There has been so skepticism about his results.

As a client who’s been through the process, I am compelled to share my experience with Quick Weight Loss Centers. I too, like Rush, lost weight with QWLC I went to the Lake Worth Center in October 2006 weighing in at 191 pounds on my 5’5” frame. I signed on with their program and proceeded to lose 60 pounds and 38 inches in 6 months. Going from a size 16 down to a size 4.

With my new found confidence, and smokin’ new body, I competed and won the title of Mrs. Florida US Continental. I went on to win the National pageant on July 11, 2009. I am the current Mrs. US Continental.

I have managed to keep the weight off for over two years now. The QWLC diet is one that WILL change your life. It is a diet that teaches you to eat real food. Once I hit my goal weight, the center helped me maintain my weight. It truly changed my life. I am a happier, healthier person because of QWLC.
So, I am here to tell you this diet is real, its healthy, and most importantly – IT WORKS!

Congratulations Rush for changing your life. I know from experience this will be the last “diet” you will ever have to do.

My Before Picture

My After Picture

Updates!!

http://www.uscontinentalpageant.com/ has been updated. There you will find updated pictures of the crowning moments, and some updated appearance pictures!

8/1/09 - Forgotten Soldiers Outreach Benefit at Bru's Room in Boynton Beach. I was a special guest selling raffle tickets, and doing some emcee'ing! It was fun! Thank you so much to our troops for serving our country. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!! Thank you to Laynell for all you do for our troops!

8/3/09 - Queen for a Day Event at Miami Children's Hospital. What an amazing experience. I will post pictures later tonight. Those children have hearts of gold. They were so excited to have an event in which THEY were the special guest. The girls made picture frames, we painted their nails, they made a sash, and then they were crowned with their tiara. Then they got their picture taken to put in the picture frame they made. The boys made picture frames, decorated a fire helmet, made a fireman badge, created a sash, and then had their picture taken too! It was amazing. I can't wait to do it again in December!!