Cinderella goes to the pageant...

Ok, so it's finally time for the pageant. This was Cassidy's first pageant and I was nervous.  If you know Cassidy, then you know that she is the most tomboyish, ungraceful little girl. To look at her you wouldn't think that she ever brushes her hair so I am hoping that somehow through all this, she will begin to care about the way she looks.  And she did...for a couple of days. Oh, well.

There were only 4 other girls in her age group. Here they all are at the beginning of the pageant.



Of course, the judges had to see the back of their dresses.


She looked beautiful out there although she looked older. She's a tall girl anyway but we had to buy 3" heels so she wouldn't trip over her dress. I told her she looked like Cinderella with that blue dress on.

Guess what? She was 1st runner-up! For a minute there, my heart stopped beating as I thought she might win it but we were thrilled with what she placed. I was very happy for the little girl that won. She looked so sweet and innocent.

Here are all the girls and their title from left to right ( I won't post their names). The winner, second runner-up, fourth runner-up, Cassidy (1st runner-up) and third runner-up.

She was so excited that night, I had a hard time getting her to go to sleep. She even wanted to sleep with her trophy but I convinced her that she might break it while asleep.

I was so glad for it to be over. I am not a "Pageant Mom". I can't handle the stress. I think that took 10 years off my life. LOL!

So now I am caught up through March...still need to post Easter pictures. Stay tuned.

Makeover using Sophia Workshop on the Go.

Our last stop before the pageant was to our local Merle Norman store to have her makeup done. Since I really don't wear that much makeup, I wanted a "professional" to do it. The clerk did a wonderful job...my only request was that she remember that she was only 11 years old and not to put it on too heavy. Cassidy was super excited to finally be able to wear some makeup.

Here she is...all made up. Doesn't she look beautiful? And how do you like her hairstyle? I'll tell you a little secret...I fixed her hair. No...really! I wanted something super simple (for me) but a little dressy. I used a bump-it. I was very proud of it. I have thought about going to Cosmetology School just to learn how to fix my daughters hair but never committed to it. Anyhoo...I'm proud.

And this is last month's Stamp Club layout I made using the Sophia Workshop On The Go kit and these photos

I was wrong in my last post...I still have one more post about the pageant. I got so far behind in my posting when my computer tore up. Sorry for all the posts on top on one another.

Pedicure Time!

The day before the pageant, Cassidy and I went to Rosalee's to be pampered with a pedicure. She tried over and over to talk me into getting her fake nails but failed. I had to remind her that she was only "11" and I didn't think that was appropriate for young girls plus it damages your nails so much. I did let her pick out an electric blue nail polish with glitter. I wouldn't have been caught dead in that shade but I am an old fogey I guess. Anyway, she loved it and her toes were beautiful!




That feels wonderful!

Purdy!!!

Drying time!

I still have one more post about her first (and hopefully last) pageant.

You have to go through a little pain...

to look beautiful!




Cassidy found out the hard way when she was getting ready for her School Pageant. I took her to have her eyebrows waxed to get rid of her very bushy (almost) unibrow. This was her first time getting her eyebrows waxed. I'm not sure I will be able to convince her to have it done again.

Look how inflamed and red they are!

Miracle WOTG

This is the layout we will be doing this Saturday during my monthly Stamp Club meeting. It was done using the Miracle Workshop On The Go kit. These kits are great because not only do you get plenty of matching paper (24 shees) to work with, they also come with an exclusive stamp set plus some sort of embelishments..  The stamp set in this kit let you make those adorable pinwheels. The embelishment is a package of our Kraft color-ready adhesive borders which you can easily color to match your layout. Did I mention that it also comes with a full color brochure with cutting diagrams and directions? All for the great price of $29.95

I don't know why the picture quality isn't good. I haven't done anything different.

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CTMH May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Wow, it's another month!  I am so behind in posting because my computer had that stupid Windows Security virus (malware, spyware, whatever it's called). I couldn't use it for 2 weeks. I was literally having withdrawals. LOL!

I have lots to tell you about so keep checking back. I promise to post some pictures of Cassidy from her 1st Beauty Pageant also. She came in 1st runner-up. We were so proud.

But now it's time to talk about this month's SOTM D1456 Chairs. I knew I would have to have this set from the first time I saw it back in January.  There are almost 60 consultants participating in this month's blog hop so you should be able to get plenty of inspiration for this stamp set.

Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Doreen Guilfoyle http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Angel Sawyer http://runningwithscissorsdesignco.blogspot.com/
Vickie Tagatz http://create-with-me-vickie.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Teresa Scrivens http://www.creatingwithinkypaw.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.com/
Tamytha Jenkins http://www.paperheartist.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.com/
Shannon Beck http://www.cardsfromthefarm.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Nicole Griggs http://nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Melissa Robinson http://www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
LeAnne Dudley http://www.dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Wendy Coffman http://www.stampingrules.blogspot.com/
Lisa Sargent http://lisa-sargent.blogspot.com/
Traci Pasqualone http://scrapitraci.com/
Karen Fullam http://www.enrichingmemories.com/
Paige Dolecki http://paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Gina Brandstetter http://www.gmbscrapper@blogspot.com

Debbie Little http://www.makinglittlememories.blogspot.com