I will do things chronologically.....better for my old brain, you see. So, first, I went on a field trip for Alex's French class. We visited a French Bakery. They could only speak French. He pretty much panicked when he got in there. It was pretty funny, but he still managed to buy a box full, and two drinks and a baguette. I ate part of one or two and he pretty much cleaned up the rest. Guess that he needs to keep growing to keep up with the calories he is inhaling!
Finally, Friday was the big interviews for Kenzie. She did well. They were harder than the mock interviews, but she still did well. Saturday, was a long day! We started at noon and finished at about 9. I did the stage decorations again this year, and they were amazing. I was able to get decorations, real ones, from a float company. It was great. I also did some great flower work and fabric work that turned out great.
Kenzie had dress rehearsal all day and then the pageant itself started at 7. I was running back and forth behind the scenes so I really didn't get to see her on stage except for the main dance number, her walk and the announcement of winners. She did great and looked fabulous.
She had a tough on stage question. I wasn't happy with it. At. All. It was supposed to be one from her interview. It wasn't. In fact they asked her what she thought of the local resource program for kids with learning disabilities. That caught her off guard. First off, we left the local school because of the resource program. She thinks it is terrible and needs lots of work. She didn't dare say that. There were teachers from the local school in the audience. So she just said, "Its amazing. However they have things to work on." She didn't know what else she could say with out lying. Not a good thing. I am thinking opinion questions where a youth has to critique a community or school shouldn't be asked. Oh well.
She didn't place, but she won the Director's Award. Which was given to the girl with the best attitude, most on time, most on-top of things, and most organized! She won a teeth whitening at a local dentist, two gift cards, jewelry, make-up and a few odds and ends. Oh yes, flowers too! It was a great honor. Out of 8 girls, 4 walked away with nothing, so it was good that Kenzie got that award.
She loved the experience. It was a good one. She learned a lot. She did things she never thought she could do. We were super proud of her!!! She was awesome!
Her evening wear.
This is the outfit for the talent. She sang Moon River.
Her pageant picture.
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