Shaylynn Mahon fundraiser

March 20th 2011- I spent the day at the Laurel Mall with the Tracey's Academy of Dance crew. We had a tricky tray fund raiser for Shaylynn Mahon. Shaylynn is an 11 year old dancer and friend of my daughter Julia. She suffers from Wegners Granulomatosis and incurable disease affecting her sinuses and lungs. Shaylynn has been battling this disease for almost 3 years. We raised over $1,300 for her to help cover the cost of hearing aids and her many trips to Hershey Medical Center. Please pray for her and her family.

Proud Mom

March 17th 2011- Today C.J. was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and the National Junior Latin Honor Society. We were so very proud of his accomplishments. We also thank Julia for sharing her 11th birthday to celebrate with her brother.

March 12, 2011.... Today the girls and I traveled to Trenton New Jersey to watch the New Jersey International Pageant. The production was fabulous and the competition fierce. The Cessnas produce a fantastic pageant. The outgoing Mrs. Pennsylvania Dixie Schafer as well as 6 Mrs. Pennsylvania 2011 contestants were there. Congratulations to Niki Doerr, Stefanie DiLauri, and Danielle Micale, our new Teen, Miss, and Mrs. New Jersey International winners.

Theater breakfast

March 6, 2011.... Today the Pennsylvania Theater of the Performing Arts had a breakfast fundraiser. The event was held at Applebees Restaurant. I called upon all my previous experience as a waitress to lend a hand for the day. The hardest part was serving my husband and kids. We raised money for the Theater and the pancakes were delicious. Thanks to Jen Wesner for organizing the event.

School House Rock Live

Sunday was the final performance of School House Rock Live at the P.T.P.A. The 3 little Snyders all had solo parts, Julia (the Preamble), Jacqueline (Three), and C.J. (Rufus Xavier Sasparilla)*** he did 4 shows without missing a line. I spent many hours in the theater this weekend, but it is worth it for the kids. This performance was the culmination of the Theaters free 3 month acting clinic for children. What a fantastic service to our community.

Elderwish Dinner

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual Elderwish Dinner at the Valley Country Club on Friday night. My good friend Sara Seratch and I were both sponsors for the event. We enjoyed the evening with this wonderful group who raise money to grant wishes to elderly members of our community in need. Tonight they awarded a Caribbean cruise to a very deserving couple who have endured many tragedies in their 53 year marriage. What a wonderful event and evening.

MMI High School presentation

On Friday February 25th I spent the afternoon talking with the high school students at MMI Prep. The issues regarding teen dating violence and healthy relationships really had an impact on the kids. Several young ladies came to me with questions after the presentation.