Day 6

Another exciting day!  Breakfast with the group at 8:00.  The kids were given signs with their state on them.  We lined up and entered the ballroom to applause by the corporate sponsors.  We went to our designated spot where we found a sign with her picture, name and state on it, a stamp with her signature, and a box with a CMNH cover.  For the next two hours, the corporate sponsors walked to each child and got them to stamp their book on the child’s own picture and gave them a pin.  I also went around and got Sam’s book signed.  What a great souvenir!  We also saw John Schnieder.  I got a picture of her with him!!!!! J  More of a thrill for me than her.
Then we had free time until 5:00, so we joined NJ and WI at the big pool.   Fun times!!!  I should mention that getting to the pool was oh, so difficult due to the bad blisters I have on my feet at this time.  Ouch!!!! 
At 5:00, we had a wonderful dinner together.  After that, the first surprise of the night showed up:  Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto had time for photo ops with everyone complete with special back drops!!  Then we once again lined up for the big ceremony.  We entered the room that was packed with sponsors, CMNH staff and media.  The room was rocking!!!  The MC came out to start the show.  It was Nick Cannon!!!  Jordin Sparks sang several songs, as well.  They were hyped backstage by Miss America and Mark Wills, introduced by Nick Cannon and presented with a medal by Delta employees.  It was quite an event!
Afterwards, we went to the pool for one last time together with our new friends.  I will sure miss them.  Sam and I left early and went through the convention center to our room.  On the way we passed Nick Cannon.  I introduced us and he visited for a few minutes.  Very nice!!!!  The new group, 4 Count, that he is promoting also introduced themselves and visited.  What an awesome end to an awesome day.  Sam was zonked and went straight to bed.
Erin