Long, long day today. I totally enjoyed today. Not only did I get to spend priceless time with my Niece, I also learned alot from her. I think the number one thing I learned, was to smile. It brings the most calming feeling ever into your soul. It doesn’t matter the situation, my Niece was under the most stress I have ever seen her. Believe me, I felt it from her. She looked right at me and said…”Aunt Christie…those butterflies are back!” I reminded her to imagine everyone in their underwear…and you will get thru it. She laughs every time. Even though she didn’t place she did amazing. I have pictures that my Brother in Law took for me. Being her hostess was one of the best experiences I’ve ever gotten to experience. And I of course could not go and take pictures and get her ready at the same time you know? So he did a good job for me. I am uploading them as I speak. So once their up, I will post some.
Before our day started, I took my Niece and my Boyfriend’s daughter to get a french manicure. They totally enjoyed theirselves. Then she my Niece had her interview. Went quickly, then we ran to the mall had to get a couple of accessories. Then we had to run to the pageant. We got there and got all set up. She got dressed. Then it began. I can honestly say. I had a blast. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
And Mom, I had so much fun. In my life as a parent I’ve only had a few great memories. First off the birth of my Son, then the birthes of all my nieces and nephews. Then seeing my friend’s Alysias baby being born. Then today, my Niece doing this and seeing this side of the pageant. These memories, will sit with me forever in my heart. I think the highlight was when my Dad asked me to tell my Niece good luck and he loves her or something like that. I went back, she ran up to me and smiled. As we were walking to our area.
I told her… “Oh wait…I forgot. Papa told me to give you something!” She goes. What?
I said, and did the motion that something was in my pocket., I leaned down and gave her a kiss and hug and said. “Papa says he loves you and good luck!” The smile was priceless. You would of had to of been there to see it. She just loves my Dad so much, and I knew it would make her smile. And after the pageant was over and she didn’t win. I told her Mamaw is so proud of her and I gave her a big, tight hug and told her it was from Mamaw.
Alright, nuff said. The Bud Shootout is on, which only means. ITS RACING TIME!!!!!