Miss Pioneer Valley

A few weeks ago, I got thinking about how lame this summer is compared to last summer. This time last year, I had an event (or 3) every day for Days's of '47, and this year all I have to look forward to each day is work.

So I decided to change this, and give myself a little challenge. I found two pageants coming up, one in 2 weeks and one in 1 month. Anyone who has done a pageant and understands how much work goes into them would think I was crazy to wake up one morning and decide to do a pageant in a month, let alone 2 weeks, but this is exactly what I did! I decided I would do Miss Pioneer Valley as a dress rehearsal of sorts - and then do Miss Salt Lake County and hope for the best. Instead, I am now Miss Pioneer Valley '09-'10 and will be competing at Miss Utah next June! I'm very excited and grateful for this fantastic opportunity.

And now, here is some pictorial documentation of the event. I only have pictures from the end right now, but I will post more later of the whole event.

I found a beautiful dress, and then enlisted my family to help me bead it - ThAnK YoU for all your help! Even my dad showed some talented sewing skills! :)
Me with Ariel Larsen - Miss Pioneer Valley '08-'09
Miss Pioneer Valley 2009 - 2010
Me with my 2 best cheerleaders ever!
Me and my Interview coach aka Grandma – nothing gets by this woman! It is a relief when I finally get into the 10 minute interview and know that there is nothing these 6 people can throw at me that is any harder than my interview sessions with Gigi!
I knew where my family was sitting because I could hear Landen yelling for me - thanks

Landy-pants!
My inspiration in all that I do- my Aunt/twin Holly.


My adorable cousin Courtney was so excited because we had the same hair-do, so we decided we better see how hers looked with a crown. It looked dang good – watch out Miss Utah 2021, Courtney will be ready! :) Thanks again to all those who were so supportive! I couldn't have done it without you!!!!!