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A beauty queen

Kenzie has decided to run for Miss Bluffdale, the scholarship pageant. It will be May 11. She has been attending workshops every Saturday, has completed her platform and fact sheet and has been working on her talent. Her platform is on learning disabilities, specifically how to help parents identify them, get their child tested and then homework tips to help the child learn to live with their disability. She chose this as she struggles with a learning disability. It has been a hard thing for her, but she has always made the honor roll and credits this to her long homework hours and dedication. She really wants to encourage others.

For her talent, she has decided to sing "Moon River." She loves this song. We went shopping this weekend at a vintage clothing store for something to wear for her talent. We came home with 3 outfits for $80. Reasonable. One she will wear for the interview, and one she will wear for the talent.....the other one she just loved and will wear it whenever she feels like it!

Yesterday it was the "Day Away, " where the contestant practiced their dance, turned in all their platforms, pictures and fact sheets. Then they did a photo shoot with the fire department and around our city. I was the photographer. I did it last year too. Afterward, we went to a fancy, fancy restaurant to celebrate all their hard work. Kenzie had a great time with the other contestants.

Here are some pictures of her practicing the dance and some of her at the photo shoot.





Some of the other contestants and last year's queen.

Having some fun!


Comments

Golda Cristine said…
Well, Kenzie is so smart, talented, beautiful and generous of spirit that I will be shocked if she doesn't win! Keep us posted. Good luck, Kenzie!
April 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Golda Cristine said…
That was me, Circe. :)
April 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Lisa and Tate said…
Yeah for Kenzie... you go smart beautiful talented girl!
April 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Claudia said…
Good luck Kenzie!!! You are beautiful, and you're gonna be great,
April 22, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Nate said…
Good luck to Kenzie...wow she has grown up and is beautiful!! (Before she was cute:)
April 22, 2013 at 1:21 PM
emma nelson said…
What a darling girl!. You know who I would vote for! It will be a great experience no matter how it turns out! She's got beautiful hair, smile
shape and all she needs to win.
April 22, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Glenda said…
I wish I could interview you, mckenzie....
April 23, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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