Utah Valley Healthcare Foundation Ribbon Cutting

The Utah Valley Healthcare Foundation recently had a ribbon cutting for their new offices located on the first floor of the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. I was able to attend this event with Meredith Gaufin, the reigning Miss Provo.

The Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of patient care in our local hospitals and improving the health of those living in our communities. Among their many endeavors they have recently raised and donated money for the Family Guest House, for Pediatric Rehabilitation, Children's Health programs and the Utah Valley Rregional Emergency and Trauma Services Expansion.

Meredith and I thought it would be fun to get a picture together holding the "Provo - Orem Chamber of Commerce" ribbon cutting scissors.

Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011

Michelle McCullough

Michelle McCullough is a speaker and a business strategist in the community. She is also the new Managing Director for the company Startup Princess.

It was a pleasure to meet Michelle and wish her all the best with her endeavors.

Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011

Aura of Autumn

The Aura of Autumn was an AMAZING event. It is held every year to honor the "Woman Making a Difference." This year the woman honored was Gayla Muir who has volunteered in many capacities for 20 years. It was my pleasure to play the piano for prelude and lunch as well as participate in the fashion show.

Johnny Revill was the emcee and part of the entertainment. He is talented and fun.

We have talented women who give freely of their time and talents everywhere in our community. I am grateful for their example.

Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011

Menchies Frozen Yogurt

Menchies Frozen Yogurt had their Orem Grand Opening. They have a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings.

What a great event! Thanks Menchies for coming to Orem.

Love, Miss Orem

Hannah Harkness

BYU Homecoming Parade

This morning was the BYU Homecoming Parade. It was a blast! The weather was a little cooler then it has been for other parade's, but no worries we bundled up and enjoyed every minute.




One of our favorite things to do at parade's is walk around the staging area and take pictures with all the floats, dance teams, sports teams, etc.

There was a square dancing group, so as we passed by...we did a little dosey- doe.

The BYU Marching Band!

We love Cosmo, he is #1.

The BYU Cheer Squad!

The BYU Hockey team!

Here we are with Miss Provo 2011, Meredith Gaufin. Check out all of her BYU gear, I love the boots!



The BYU Dance teams!

Here we are with the Little Miss Lindon Royalty. They are all so beautiful.

Isn't this the coolest dragon EVER! I think so!

This is my incredible family. My dad, mom, and twin sisters, Grace and Esther. They are only 17 months younger then me. It's been fun to grow up so close to each other.

When I graduate, I think I will borrow this hat to put on top of my car. :-)


We won the President's Award! Yay! This was the last parade with our amazing float. What a fabulous ending!

Onion Days Parade in Payson

The Onion Days Parade in Payson, Utah was on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, 2011.

We had some crisp chilled watermelon to snack on while we were waiting in the staging area.

Monique, 2nd Attendant was there.

So was Brittney, 3rd Attendant.

As well as Sheri, 4th Attendant.

This cute little girl was also named Hannah. She wants to be a princess when she grows up. I told her she was one already.

Miss Nephi Royalty.

Here we are with the Miss Payson and her Royalty. They are the hosts of the Onion Days Parade.

The Payson High Cheerleaders.

The children's train conductor.

Getting a quick train ride before the parade begins.

You never know who you are going to run into at a parade. Here I found Sierra (front left) and Cameron Pennock (front right), former piano students of mine. How fun.

This group of awesome cloggers put on little show for us. I used to clog many years ago.

Look at the mammoth tires on this truck. I just had to get a picture. Notice the dude hanging out the window? He had to get in the action.

Smokey the Bear was there as well.

There was a cute studio of little cheerleaders with whom we wanted to get a picture. Who jumps into the frame trying to steal the spotlight? The UVU mascot, Wolverine. He is full of energy!

Love, Miss Orem 2011

Hannah Harkness