The First Family hosts members of the Missouri General Assembly and their families to the Governor's Mansion for the Annual Legislative Barbecue to thank the General Assembly for their dedication to Missouri and work during the 2008 Legislative Session.

First Lady Melanie Blunt meets with representatives from the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction, State Office of Historic Preservation, Missouri Mansion Preservation, Inc., Simon Oswald Associates of Columbia, and architect Ted Wofford, who shared research information about the original colors of the slate used on the mansard roof of the Mansion.

Governor Matt Blunt joins First Lady Melanie Blunt as they host a reception for the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri.  Mrs. Blunt celebrates with 300 members their 75th anniversary and helps pass out their annual awards.  Mrs. Blunt is an Honorary Lifetime member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri.

Governor Matt Blunt joins First Lady Melanie Blunt as they host a reception for the Missouri Citizens for the Arts.  Artist Billyo O’Donnell’s unveils his “Painting Missouri” art exhibit during the reception.  First Lady Melanie Blunt serves as Honorary Chair for Missouri Citizens for the Arts.

First Lady Melanie Blunt celebrates women as entrepreneurs at the Zonta Club of Jefferson City’s Yellow Rose Luncheon.  Mrs. Blunt serves as Honorary Chair of the event.

First Lady Melanie Blunt announces that she will be hosting a luncheon on June 25 to honor the Missouri First Ladies from the past 40 years which will support Missouri Mansion Preservation, Inc.  Former First Ladies Betty Hearnes and Lori Holden join Mrs. Blunt at the News Conference. First Ladies Betty Hearnes, Carolyn Bond, Theresa Teasdale, Jean Carnahan, Pat Wilson, and Lori Holden will join Mrs. Blunt for the luncheon. 

Mrs. Blunt encourages Missourians to enter the First Lady's Pie Contest at this year's State Fair.  Visit www.mostatefair.com or call 1-800-422-3247 to learn more.

First Lady Melanie Blunt meets with representatives from the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction, Missouri Mansion Preservation, Inc., and Simon Oswald Associates of Columbia, Missouri during preconstruction conferences.

First Lady Melanie Blunt joins Governor Matt Blunt as he signs a supplemental bill which provides funding for the much needed repairs to the Governor’s Mansion which will make it a safer place for the thousands of Missourians who come here every year.

Governor Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt attend the Junior League of Springfield’s Charity Ball.

Governor Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt along with their son, William Branch, visited teachers and students at Delaware Elementary School where they read, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein to a second grade classroom.

First Lady Melanie Blunt joins Governor Matt Blunt in issuing a proclamation recognizing 'Munchkin' Mickey Carroll Day.  Mr. Carroll is one of seven living munchkins from the Wizard of Oz.

First Lady Melanie Blunt joins Governor Matt Blunt in issuing a proclamation recognizing the northern red oak as this year’s Arbor Day tree along with fourth grade children from across the state.

First Lady Melanie Blunt joins Governor Matt Blunt in issuing a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Governor Matt Blunt, First Lady Melanie Blunt and their three-year-old son, William Branch join members of the Running with Blunt relay team at the Go! St. Louis Marathon.

First Lady Melanie Blunt, and Ben Stein, writer and commentator, actor, comedian and former White House speechwriter, look on as Governor Bunt introduces Mr. Stein.

Ben Stein visited Missouri to promote his new movie Expelled:  No Intelligence Allowed and to show his support for legislation.

First Lady Melanie Blunt visited teachers and sixth grade students at Greenwood Laboratory School in Springfield to read and discuss a selection from the Mark Twain Award book Shakespeare’s Secret by Elise Broach.

First Lady Melanie Blunt holds a press conference regarding the much needed repairs and renovation to the Missouri Governor's Mansion.

Governor Matt Blunt, First Lady Melanie Blunt and their three-year-old son William Branch hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children with developmental disabilities on the front lawn of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.

Governor Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt, along with their son, William Branch sit during a photo shoot for L.O. Profile Magazine.

Governor Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt along with Heather Trinca and Dot Atkinson accept books donated to Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, as the Junior Leagues of Missouri visit the Mansion.

First Lady Melanie Blunt honored the nominees and winners of the inaugural First Lady Awards at a ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.  

First Lady Melanie Blunt joined the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross for their sixth annual Heart of a Hero event to honor Mid-Missourians who make a difference in the lives of others.  

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt, along with their son, William Branch, visited students and teachers at Johnson-Wabash Elementary School in Ferguson to celebrate the 104th birthday of Dr. Seuss.  The Governor and First Lady read Dr. Seuss’ "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" to 50 first and fourth grade students.  

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt tape a greeting for the Show Me Healthy Women Provider Training Conference.  

First Lady Melanie Blunt attends the Go Red for Women luncheon in St. Louis which is the largest held in the state.  

The Governor and First Lady attend the NGA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.  

Governor and Mrs. Matt Blunt read to elementary children at Moreau Heights Elementary School in Jefferson City.  

Governor and Mrs. Matt Blunt host a luncheon for the American Heart Association.  

Governor and Mrs. Matt Blunt attended the 2008 Missouri Arts Council Awards ceremony to show their appreciation for the work of the recipients.  

First Lady Melanie Blunt attends the child advocacy rally held at the state capitol.  

First Lady Melanie Blunt along with Mary Cottom of the Missouri Women’s Council presents a $23,000 check to Deb Bisges with the Show-Me Healthy Women Program. The funds raised through the sale of the pink breast cancer awareness license plates are used to provide breast cancer services to eligible Missouri women ages 40-49.  

Missouri's First Lady Melanie Blunt waves to the crowd after her husband Governor Matt Blunt introduces her during the annual State of the State Address at the state capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri on January 15, 2008. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)  

Governor and Mrs. Blunt listen to a special music performance by South School Choir during the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast service.