Last Friday, I attended the Miss Nisswa pageant. Nisswa is my hometown and where I grew up, so this pageant has a special place in my heart. I grew up always wanting to be like those girls that I saw on stage... Now I'm one of them! I also competed in the Little Miss Nisswa pageant when I was in 2nd grade. It was amazing to be able to attend this years pageant represting Brainerd and Miss Brainerd Lake's Scholarship program. Congrats to the new Miss Nisswa, Mackayla Headlee and the new Little Miss Nisswa, Carly Maine!
The next day, was the Nisswa Jubilee parade. I think it's fair to say that Savannah and I had the sweetest ride in the parade! A blindingly shiny, red, 4-door, extended Ford truck :) This was my first parade riding in a truck, in the winter, and as Miss Brainerd Lake's Outstanding Teen... A first for everything! When the parade ended, I was walking around Nisswa in my crown and sash. I turned to my Mom and commented on how much I LOVE being able to represent Brainerd. This is my first time beng able to represent my hometown and the first real title that I have won. I have worked so extremely hard the past 3 and 1/2 years, and I truly believe that everything was leading up to this moment! Being 2nd runner my second year at Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2010, continual injuries causing me to switch my talent from dance to piano, being Miss North Metro Outstanding Teen, hearing my name called as 1st runner up at MMOT 2011... ALL of it happened for a reason. They wern't always easy things to handle, and many times I felt like giving up, but somehow I managed to pull myself up and continue persuing my dream of becoming Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen. All of the those things happened because God knew I was supposed to be Miss Brainerd Lake's Outstanding Teen! He saw all of the hard work and dedication I had put into this and rewarded me with one of my greatest accomplishments up to date. I am so thankful for the love and the miracles He has provided for me!
One of our directors, Bill, and his girls!
And to end my weekend of appearances, Sunday I attended the mattress races at Ski Gull to benefit Kinship Partners! This was probably one of the most unique things I have gotten to do as a title holder (next to Donkey Basketball of course!). Basically we raced down a snow hill on mattress... It was SO MUCH FUN :) There was also a best costume award, and my team of 3 other titleholders dressed up in a beach theme. We wore sunglasses and our swimsuits over our winter coats and snow pants :)
Hope all of you are staying warm and enjoying the rest of winter! :)
Only 37 more days until Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2012!
Much love,
Bailey
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