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plunging hons take the polar bear plunge!

the plunging hons were among the 10,000 plungers that braved the icy waters of the chesapeake on saturday at sandy point state park for the 12th annual MSP polar bear plunge. this years’ polar bear plunge raised a record $3 million for special olympics and attracted a huge crowd – creating the need for multiple plunges throughout the day.

it was a wicked cold 30 degrees, and sunshine was definitely lacking – but it didn’t discourage the fantastically costumed and enthused plungers – and i can tell you it was the best beach party i’ve ever attended!

the plunging hons easily stole the show with their vibrant attention-grabbing costumes and proudly raised nearly $3000 in just over 2 weeks!

YAY HONS!

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becoming a HON ain’t easy!

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but it sure is worth it – just look at these hons!

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the team poses with the polar bear mascot.

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getting excited…

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heidi with her floatie + a random fired up ravens plunger!

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the hons hit the beach…

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another spirited team of plungers!

PLUNGE TIME!
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a seriously packed beach party, despite the freezing weather.

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mr + mrs polar bear 2008 ?

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team hon supporters cheered the plungers on from the sidelines, er shorelines.

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i am so proud and honored to have been part of the 1st annual plunging hons!

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plunging hons fundraising happy hour.

the plunging hons team hosted a very fun and very successful fundraising happy hour at cafe hon in hampden last week as we prepared for the MSP polar bear plunge

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the hon bar was the perfect place to host the plunging hons happy hour!

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hons always like to look their best!

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our infamous team members, heidi + rita ((best hon 2004 and 2003) pose with kate/elvis.

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yay for pink flamingos!

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cafe hon owner denise whiting makes one lucky raffle winner very happy!

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many thanks to generous sponsors like dr. + mrs. dellon.

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my blonde mamasita came out to support the team!

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fabulous stylist nikki verdecchia (left) donated a cut + consult to the silent auction.

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cafe hon from the avenue.

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and my favorite thing about baltimore (besides hons!) is seeing BO wink at me as i drive away…

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sundance!

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no, i haven’t disappeared – i’m out in park city, utah for sundance…having an incredible time surrounded by the steadily falling snow, majestic snow-covered mountains, awesome talent, more than occasional celebrity, and oh, did i mention the SNOW?

much more to come asap – just staying very busy documenting all the action!

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blonde photo.

new years resolution #1: new fancy website.

january isn’t even over and it’s *almost* accomplished!

i’m so very excited about my new bludomain website template BETSEY – and i can’t wait to fill it with all the beautiful wedding photos from this season! i haven’t added anything too fancy yet – but i wanted to share a sneak peek of what it will look like!

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yay for yvon – who was an amazing october bride – love her!

look for it soon at blonde-photo.com!

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dancing after dark.

the awesome people from children’s hospital hosted a fabulous fundraising affair last night at POSH restaurant & supper club in the district…the charitable (and fashionable) guests enjoyed great music, crazy dancing, and excellent company on POSH’s two gorgeous levels. i had a wonderful time – everyone looked spectacular, i met mike green from the washington capitals – GO CAPS! – and saw tons of my favorite socialites. best of all, the evening helped to generate money for the hospital – a very worthy cause.

enjoy!

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the great people from children’s hospital.

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ashley taylor + katie tarbox made an appearance.

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a few of the lovely ladies of the evening.

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marybeth coleman + roby penn.

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grace easby-smith + mike green.

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i love her glasses.

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i LOVE this photo.

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there were happy couples everywhere i looked!

and now, the dancing:
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possible my favorite photo of the night – representing with the random pooh hat…HILarious!

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and of course, a big thanks to the awesome guys at POSH!

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to see all the photos from this event please click here.

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CGB slate: tribute to ronald reagan.

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the CBG slate hosted a tribute to ronald reagan in last monday in baltimore.

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michael reagan spoke of “growing up reagan.”

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michael reagan prepares to sign his father’s books.

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(from left) steve schuh, james king, former governor robert erlich, and nic kipke.

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congress hopeful andy harris + senator brian simonaire.

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even the blonde photographer got a signed book! that michael reagan is definitely a nice guy :)
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*guests* to view all photos from this event please click here.

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