The American Heart Association's "Heart & Stroke Walk"

Saturday, June 6 the American Heart Association will host their annual "Heart & Stroke Walk". The Mrs. Colorado Organization stands strong in the fight against heart disease, and is proud to support this great event. As Mrs. Colorado 2009, I am excited to lead "The Queen of Hearts" group during the walk, and would like to invite all former Mrs. Colorado titleholders and the 2009 Mrs. Colorado candidates to join our group. The 2009 candidates are welcome to wear your local banner, and feel free to wear something RED!

We will meet at 7:30 am in front of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House (where our group picture was taken the night of the pageant) in downtown Denver. The walk will begin at 8:00 am and go until noon. I hope to see you all there supporting this great cause!

The American Heart Association's "Heart & Stroke Walk"

Saturday, June 6th

8:00 am-Noon

Meeting in front of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

92.5 The Wolf Radio Show Interview....my first appearance!

The Monday morning after I won was my first official appearance as Mrs. Colorado 2009. I did a live radio interview with host Tracy Taylor of 92.5 The Wolf. What a great way to start off this adventure!

Tracy Taylor, me, and Christina Sacha (Mrs. Colorado 2008)

Make sure to tune in to 92.5 The Wolf in the mornings and listen to Tracy!

A dream come true!

After vying for the crown for 4 years, it is an honor to now call myself Mrs. Colorado 2009 and be a part of this amazing group of women who’ve held the title before me. In addition, I’m honored to represent all the 2009 candidates who are undoubtedly some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met! This journey to becoming Mrs. Colorado was made possible because of the love and support I received from my “Mr. Colorado”, my parents, in-laws, family, friends and community. I would like to give a heartfelt THANKS to all of you! WE did it!!!!

As I sit here on my couch writing my first official blog entry as “Mrs. Colorado”, I think that the reality of what lies ahead is sinking in. I am so excited to work alongside my Director, Emily, and my “Sister Queens” in this upcoming year. The reigning Mrs. Colorado always has the opportunity to participate with and support such great organizations and events; I’m really looking forward to all of them. And Mrs. America will be here before I know it, which I am absolutely ecstatic about!

In closing, I would like to end with the lyrics to a song that I feel have summed up my 4 year journey to becoming Mrs. Colorado. I heard this song a few months ago, and was deeply touched by its lyrics. Ironically, this was the song that played during our “Top 5 Production Number” in the Mrs. Colorado Pageant this year. To everyone who’s ever had a dream….this is for you! Enjoy your journey!

“There’s always going to be another mountain

I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes I'm gonna have to have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there

Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side

IT’S THE CLIMB!”

-Miley Cyrus (The Climb)

Royal Regards,
Megan Yarberry
Mrs. Colorado 2009

Floating on cloud nine, as Mrs. Colorado 2009!

Mr. Colorado", my husband Scott. The king of my heart!

The Top 15....they were all such incredible women!

1st Runner Up, Rita Case....such a sweetheart!

The Top 5

What a proud moment this was to be photographed with some of the "Queen Sisters".

Me, Emily (the Acting Mrs. Colorado Director and Mrs. Colorado 2002), and Christina (Mrs. Colorado 2008)

My good friend and Mrs. Colorado 2008, Christina Sacha

The most incredible parents in the world!!!!

My wonderful in-laws!

My dear friend and mentor, Tricia (the Exectutive Director of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant, and Mrs. Colorado 1989).

I was VERY excited to wear my crown and sash into the restaurant after the pageant! And I have a very "picture happy" mom whom I'm sure will capture EVERY moment of my year as Mrs. Colorado! I didn't even get a chance to walk in and put my purse down before she was snapping pics of me! Love you mom!

Three of my GREATEST friends celebrating with me after the pageant. I wandered around the restaurant sampling all of my family and friends food, anxiously awaiting my giant hamburger to arrive!

The morning after the pageant, with my VERY proud "Mr. Colorado." We were both still on cloud nine. I am SO fortunate to have a husband who was equally as excited about this dream as me.

Mrs. Colorado 2009!!!!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Colorado 2009, Megan Yarberry!!!!!

The beautiful top 5 finalist wait to hear the results . . . .

15 former Mrs. Colorado titleholders were there to welcome our new queen sister!!

Check back soon to follow Megan's year as Mrs. Colorado 2009!

I HAVE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!

I can't believe in just a few days I will be crowning the new Mrs. Colorado!

This past year has been amazing!

Having made almost 60 appearances, I reflect on each one with fond memories and gratitude. This past year has made me a better person!

Thank you to the people of Colorado for all of your support and making me proud to represent this beautiful state!

Good Luck to all of the 2009 contestants!

I can't wait to see you this weekend!!

At Mrs. America in Tucson, AZ.

Celebrating a cancer survivor's remission.


Children's Hospital



The Heart Walk

Boo at the Zoo Heart Healthy Challenge

Make A Wish Foundation. Survivor and artist.

Mrs. America delegates.

Recipients of the Henry M. Porter humanitarian award.

Queen For A Day at Children's Hospital.

Henry Winkler at the Zarlengo Ball.

Veteran's Dinner.

With McGruff.

2009 Mrs. Colorado Tickets

Don't forget to get your tickets to the Mrs. Colorado 2009 pageant at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday May 16th @ 7 p.m.

Also, tickets are still available to watch all 45 contestants compete in evening gown and swimsuit at the preliminary competition held on Thursday, May 14th @ 7 p.m. at the Double Tree (225 & Iliff).

Purchase tickets by contacting the Mrs. Colorado office at 303-593-1199.

Tickets can also be purchased on the night of both events.

Don't miss YOUR favorite gal be announced Mrs. Colorado 2009!!!

Denver Bronco Cheerleading Final Auditions

I had such a blast judging the final auditions for the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders.

I quickly posed for a picture in front of the photos of the official squad just before they were announced to the crowd.

The event was open to the public at the DU theater. It was a packed house of Bronco fans!

With fellow judges.

Teresa Shear, Director of the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders, announces the new squad.

Congratulations to the 2009 Denver Bronco Cheerleaders!!

American Girl event at Loveland Girls & Boys Club

Mrs. Northern Colorado, Jody Brown, hosted a wonderful event at the Longmont Boys and Girls Club through American Girl.

The event was for young girls about how to handle "bullying".

It was a wonderful turnout with over 20 young girls who shared there stories of bullying and how they handled it.

I was honored to sign autographs and speak to the girls about having the courage to "speak up" about bullying and to encourage them to stand up for themselves.

It is always great when I can bring along my daughter, Lila, especially when a powerful message is to learn!

A few of the girls pose for a picture.

Pass the message on to children in your life.

Finally back to my blog!!

I have been away from my blog for about 2 months and glad to be back giving updates!

I have kept very busy over the past couple of months with preparing for the upcoming show on May 16th at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, launching my new business, the life of mommy & wife and of course being Mrs. Colorado.

I have more great things on the calender in my last few weeks as Mrs. Colorado so keep checking back!

The launch of my new website . . .

As my year as Mrs. Colorado starts to come to an end . . . it is bitter sweet.

It will be very sad to say goodbye to this title but I look forward to my future in this business.

I have started a pageant coaching and image consulting business.

I have been in this industry for 29 years and have coached girls throughout the country since 1994.

Check out my new website . . .

http://www.expertpageantcoaching.com/

I look forward to "Creating The Perfect You".

I am one of the official sponsors for the 2009 Mrs. Colorado pageant. I look forward to working with the new queen!

The Go Red For Women Luncheon

The Go Red for Women Luncheon was a successful event. I was honored to be a special guest and an ambassador for this years event.

My directors, Emily and Tricia have been so supportive throughout my year. They have always encouraged me to do something extraordinary. I love you ladies!

One of the keynote speakers for the event was Tricia Dampier. I was SO proud of her. I encouraged her to come to the casting call back in February to audition to be a speaker and representative for the national campaign. Her mother is a heart attack survivor and her story is so moving.
Tricia has been doing public speaking for nearly 20 years and is the founder of Girls Speak Incorporated.


Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007 was also there to show her support.

Pat Woods, Tricia's mother, survived a heart attack in Oct. She is a reminder of why we fight this disease.

Tricia's story of her mother's heart attack brought everyone to tears.

We Go Red for our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our friends.

Steve, board member of the American Heart Association and Patsy, one of my favorite survivors!