Ribbon Cutting for the new YMCA

I'm so excited for this Saturday the 25th because I'm doing the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new YMCA!! I'm even more excited to see 2 of the most important people in my life! Heidi Hume Miss Teen Colorado-World 2010 and Samantha Miles Miss Colorado United States International 2010! Their the BEST sister queens in the world! In the mean time school is awesome and I love all of my teachers! Can't wait for this Saturday though, Oh and Dancing with the Stars premiers tonight!! Well that's all I have to say today I should have alot more to say pretty soon! Always make sure to check my blog and my "sisters" blogs too!

School

Just started school today! It was awesome I LOVED it! I'm on leadership council so I had to help all the 6th graders today. I officially start tomorrow and I'm excited, but I'm so tired from today. Wish me luck tomorrow!

Appearance on Saturday and starting school!

I had an appearance on Saturday! It was alot of fun it was for the Dolls for Daughters Organization! I took some pictures! I start school on Thursday and I have my vocal music picnic tomorrow. I can't wait to see all of my friends and find out what my schedule is!

Gladys Magazine

I Just found out that I'm gonna be in Gladyss Magazine! Look for me in the holiday or Spring issue!

Rodeo Pictures

Posted some rodeo pics on my Facebook page! Still trying to figure out how to post them on here! I'll try to get them up here pretty soon. Wish me luck!

Cook Off

Yesterday was so much fun! My Aunt Lisa and I had our annual cook off and we made a Sweet and Sour Spinach salad with Icebox rolls. Then we had a chicken with a peachy sauce. Last, but not least I made Strawberry Cupcakes and my Aunt Lisa made Bread Pudding. It was so good especially the icing on the Strawberry Cupcakes everybody LOVED it! So grateful to my Aunt Lisa I love you!

Tea Party and Appearance today!

Today was awesome!I had an amazing time and signed some autographs so happy that everything turned out alright! Heidi showed up and she was awesome, sooooo glad that my reign is with her! Anyway today was amazing and I will always remember this day forever! The food was incredible and I saw some family and some friends from school. All I can say is I will definitely be doing this again!

Pampering Day

Had a pampering day today! Got my nails and hair done, soooooo ready for the appearance tomorrow. Really happy that I'm helping the community and making my footprint in this world! Looking forward to tomorrow bring on those autographs!

Appearance on Saturday

Looking forward to this Saturday for my appearance with my teen. She just got her blog check it out missteencolorado-world.blogspot.com. She's awesome and I'm really glad I have her as my teen!

Appearance on Saturday

So excited for my appearance this Saturday at Wystone's World Teas! Ready to sign those autographs with my pageant sister Heidi Hume! She just got her blog you should check it out missteencolorado-world.blogspot.com and follow her too. Just a thank you to all of you that are following me on this blog it really means a lot to me!

Autograph Cards

I just got my new autograph cards today, their so awesome! Had to get them today because i am making an appearance at Wystone's World Teas on Saturday, and my pageant sister Heidi and I have to sign autographs! I better start practicing!

Jr. Miss Colorado-World

Love being Jr. Miss Colorado-World! I'm most definitely living the dream I LOVE this! Planning on doing some more Community Service! I love helping the people!

Highlands Ranch Rodeo Scholarship Fund

I was just told that my pageant sister Heidi and Miss Teen Denver Tori and I raised the most money for their scholarship fund then they have in all of their 6 years! I'm so happy and excited! I should have some pictures up for you guys soon!

Highlands Ranch Rodeo

Hey everyone,
I had the pleasure last weekend of being asked to attend the Highlands Ranch Rodeo! My sister queen was there Heidi Hume (Miss Teen Colorado-World) along with Tori Korthuis Miss Teen Denver 2011! It was super fun and we collected alot of money for their scholarship fund. What they do every year is they give out 24 $1000.00 scholarships to deserving High School Students! I had alot of fun and I'm looking forward to helping out my community more along with my pageant sister Heidi!

Hey Jr. Miss Colorado here. Hope you enjoy this blog as much as i will. I'll have a new post for you everyday! Keep up with me as my reign as Jr. Miss Colorado!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marissa Murdock's Winning Moments

Marissa Murdock was so beautiful the night she was crowned...please enjoy a few of her photos.

Jr. Miss Colorado-World 2010

Marissa Murdock of Aurora Colorado was crowned Jr. Miss Colorado-World 2010 at the beautiful Lincoln Center Theater in Ft. Collins on May 9th, 2010.

Marissa is 12 years old and attends Denver School of the Arts. Her hobbies include knitting, cooking, ice and roller skating, track, reading, shopping, soccer and doing my homework. I also enjoy attending Yoga classes with my mother. Marissa says her talents are singing, acting, cheerleading, and modeling. She also plays the piano and loves to dance.

Favorite things: Book - Fly Girl, Movie - The Great Debaters, T.V. Show - American Idol.

Sports Played - Track, Roller Skating, Ice Skating and Soccer.

Favorite Quote - "We are more alike my friend then we are unalike." By: Maya Angelou

The Cause Marissa is most passionate about - "There are several issues that are important to me such as the recent Haiti Earthquake, the economic crisis that has caused people to lose their jobs and homes, child abuse around the world, and the war. There’s not just one cause that I feel concerned about, but there are many that are very serious and result in people losing their life’s. However, the one that I believe that can directly and/or indirectly impact everyone in the world, is Global Warming. I believe that because over time the rise in the earth’s temperature has resulted in significantly climate changes, we will continue to see water rising in many areas. In addition, I believe that if we continue the way we are doing that eventually Florida may be covered completely in water. To prevent this from happening I strongly advocate that we should start recycling and taking measures to preserve and protect our natural resources and in the long run we can preserve our planet."

Marissa's Community Involvement: "I sing in the choir and I enjoy performing at venues throughout the city such as nursing homes, hospitals, children shelters, fundraisers, schools and special events. My other community service activities include reading to the elderly and 2nd graders. I also participate in trash pick-up around my school. I sing the National Anthem at Bishop Machebeuf High School's Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball games and have reently sung at a Toastmasters event. Other Community service includes singing at the Christmas Musical and baking cookies for the Christmas concert. I also have sung for the nursing home and prepared gift bags and served food for the elederly during the holidays."

We asked Marissa why she wanted to be Jr. Miss Colorado-World - "I believe I should be crowned Jr. Miss Colorado-World because I would love to represent the beautiful and majestic State of Colorado. I am fully devoted and committed to do what it takes to be successful and win this pageant. I believe education is the most important asset in being able to effectively compete and I have maintained excellent grades throughout my school years. I believe Jr. Miss Colorado needs to not only communicate well; but to also exhibit the character and integrity to effectively represent this title and ultimately the State of Colorado. I love competing and believe I will be the next Jr. Miss Colorado-World!"

When we asked Marissa if there was anything else she would like us to know about her she replied - "I have a 4.0 grade point average and attend the Denver School of the Arts. I love to sing and dance; although my brother tells me that dancing is not my strong suit.(Smile) I still try however. I have been playing the piano for approximately six years and I really enjoy it. I have previously competed in two other pagaents and not only won the talent competition in one; but also was crowned the overall winner in both pageants. I enjoy community service work and I believe it is a way to “pay it forward.” My faith in God helps me to be strong. On a more personal note, I also like jewelry, spending time with my family and friends. My household consist of an older brother and my mother and father. We have family fun time and I really enjoy when my grandparents come to visit us. I enjoy texting, talking on the phone and going to the movies and the mall. I like watching TV, DVD's, videos and playing on the computer. I also enjoy listening to music and karaoke singing. In closing, I have a smile that lights up the room, I enjoy people and I'm very dedicated and commited to any project I undertake. My bubbly personality and pleasant disposition is perfect to be the next Jr. Miss Colorado-World."

We are so proud to have Marissa as our Jr. Miss Colorado-World 2010! She is an amazing young lady!