Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tamara Film: A dream not deferred.


Tamara_Film from Jason Marino on Vimeo.


A child's dream will overcome her circumstances.
Student Film done by San Jose State University

Had to share this! Don't let your situations dictate your outlook on life. More importantly, believe in your children's dreams. 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

She is Fierce: Beauty Pageants?!

BySamantha


How fitting. 

As Lillian Arielle grows everyday, I'm seeing her attitude develop more and more. She's cranky and bossy. She's sweet and sassy. Today, she found her way into my handbag, aka her personal Treasure Chest. She found my lipstick and proceeded to put it on. Her application was a bit sloppy but her positioning is accurate. I wiped the access off of her face and took a picture. So apparently my baby is ready for pageants, I'm not so sure I'm ready though.  I know she would be absolutely fierce and would definitely win in all categories.
I'm that confident. She's an absolute DOLL BABY. I've done a bit of searching to see what's in the area, and I've found past and up coming pageants. I think I've even found a pageant that I could participate in. I know, I know, stop stealing the glory and shine, but a gal can dream.  This is something her father and I had discussed since I was pregnant, and we would like to try it, at least for the cute pictures anyway. But, for her to be this girly and this glamorous so young, it has to be a sign. We'll discuss this some more and come to a conclusion, but until then, I've found a collection of pageants to consider. Have any of you thought about participating in an event like this? Have any of you actually participated in pageants? Have any of your children participated in pageants? Do you have any wisdom to share for a newbie? Any horror stories? Leave a comment and let us know.

List of past and future pageants
Southern Elite Pageants Southern Belle Glitz Pageant
www.southernelitepagents.com
Princess of the Triangle Pageant
www.princessofnc.com
Summer pool Party Pageant
www.abitofclasspageants.wix.com/aboc
Starz N Glitz Free Pageant
www.starznglitz.wix.com/nc#
QNC "I am Barbie" Pageant
www.quennsofnc.wix.com/queens-of-nc
Lake Norman/Iredell County Cinderella Pageant
www.nccinderella.com
TuTu Glitz on Tour Regional Pageant
www.tutuglitz.com
Natural Beauties Open State Pageant "Western Showdown"
www.natural-elite.com
Mrs North Carolina America Pageant
www.mrsnorthcarolinaamerica.com
Southern Elite Pageant Santa Baby Nationals
www.southernelitepageants.com
I am Breathtaking Semi-Glitz & Natural Beauty & Christmas Pageant
www.iambreathtaking.com