Pageant Week

I can't believe it has been more than a year already.  I feel like Jessica has had so many experiences.  I know we have grown closer and I am so grateful for the time that we have had doing Miss Toquerville stuff.  It truly has been a gift!
And the work is in full swing.  All the paperwork is due this week, extra practices, sewing like crazy, and the pageant is on Saturday.  It is bittersweet for me.  The pageant is so much work but I know this is a great program.  It teaches the girls so many useful skills that they can use throughout their life.  I even benefited from the extra interview training!  I have seen girls come out of their shell and really blossom in self confidence.  Overcoming your fear of being on stage really comes from being prepared and practiced.  These girls are nervous but really doing so well as they are practicing at home.  I know these next few days will be a whirlwind and I will miss it when it is over.  I love building relationships with the girls I have the opportunity to get to know.  I absolutely love each and every one.  Good luck Arianna, Kaili, Kennedy, McKinlye, Rebekah, and Ashley!  You are all AMAZING!!!!

To my beautiful daughter..... I am so grateful to be your mom and be able to join you on this incredible year as you have journeyed as Miss Toquerville!  You have represented our town with grace and elegance.