Leona Valley Community Queens Pageant

This is a very very very late post... But if you follow me on FB then you know I've been crazy busy moving and finding a place to live (yes, in that order). And now life is full of wedding preparations for my brother's wedding in just 10 days!

In October 2012, I was contacted about restarting the Leona Valley Community Queens Program. It's a great program for young women in Leona Valley. It's all about community service, grace, poise and who will be the best ambassador for the community. I was Miss Leona Valley 2005 so, I know all about it (and I had a great helper). I was very excited and honored to be asked. It was such a good time working toward the day of the pageant and encouraging the contestants.

Christie Klein and Rachel Bartfai ran for Miss Leona Valley. Olivia Bosma ran for Jr. Miss Leona Valley. Follow to the end to see who won! Enjoy the photos!

(Making the crown for the stage.)

(Bethany is the BEST. I am so grateful for all of her help.)

(Transforming a space. Love all the help!)

(The stage is almost ready!)

(Decorations going through the decades.)

(More great helpers)

(Completed stage.)

(Judges table and gifts)

(Queen's baskets that go to the winners.)

(View from the stage.)

(View from the back.)

(Opening Dance.)

(Olivia Bosma. Jr. Miss Contestant. Commercial as a news anchor.)

(Christie Klein. Miss Contestant. Commercial as a flight attendant.)

(Rachel Bartfai. Miss Contestant. Commercial as the sun.)

(The crowd! My hubby and the MC is the man in the front of this picture and I'm sitting next to him.)

(Judges.)

(Jr. Miss Contestant being escorted by her father.)

(Jr. Miss Contestant answering a series of impromptu questions.)

(Miss contestant, Christie, being escorted by her father.)

(Miss contestant, Christie, answering impromptu questions.)

(Miss contestant, Rachel, being escorted by a family friend.)

 (Olivia Bosma, Jr. Miss Leona Valley 2013)

(Christie Klein, Miss Leona Valley 2013)

(Rachel Bartfai, 1st Princess Miss Leona Valley 2013;

 Christie Klein, Miss Leona Valley 2013; 

Olivia Bosma, Jr. Miss Leona Valley 2013.)

(Christie Klein, Miss Leona Valley 2013 and Olivia Bosma, Jr. Miss Leona Valley 2013.)

Congratulations 2013 Leona Valley Queens!

If anyone ever needs any tips on running a pageant or creative event planning, send me an email!

~Emily~

My, oh my, has time gone by.

Wow. Can you believe it's been about 1 month since my last post. That is bad. Life is crazy (whose isn't). So, you probably just won't see me around much. I'll post when I can. I love my little blog and being to able to share with you all this way.

Anyway, here are 10 fun things from the last month.

1) I got to go visit Mike for a whole week! We had such a fun time and just enjoyed each other. My goal was to be up there for my birthday and I was there for that and Valentine's day! Oh yeah! 

2) My friend Bethany and I have been able to reconnect and spend time together. I really enjoy our time watching movies and doing our nails. Fun!

3) I got to choose the crowns for the upcoming pageant. There were so many fun SPARKLES for look at! I love bling.

4) The sista (in-law) and I got to hang out for a good amount of time. That time was precious and needed and I really enjoyed it. Plus, we went to downtown L.A. and she got my hooked on Gossip Girl and I had to finish it.

5) A childhood friend, who was a bridesmaid in my wedding, came down for the Honky Tonk Stomp and Grub fundraiser for the queens. I love the time I get to spend with her, I just wish it could've been more. Heart felt talks are the best.

6) My brother and his girl got engaged!!!! We are so excited!!! We love Kristyn and are excited to officially welcome her to the family. :)

7) Olivia, my sister, is just awesome. She is silly and so smart. I enjoy spending time with her.

8) Leona Valley Community Church has a wonderful women's bible study group. Some of the women in the group even changed my diapers in the nursery when I was a baby. It's awesome that I still get to learn from and listen to these great women.

9) The weather has been gorgeous. One part of me says "Snow day in KC? I want to be there!" and then the other part says "Wow! 75 degrees is gorgeous!!". I don't know what I want. :P

10) Skype dates and phone calls with my hubby. I miss that man but I'm enjoying the benefits of LDRs (long distance relationships). Believe it or not, there are a few. ;)

Love you all! I hope you're having a great weekend. 

Table Number Tutorial

On Saturday, February 2nd, the Leona Valley Community Queens held a Bunco night to raise funds for the upcoming pageant and scholarships. It was such a fun night! We not only played the game but we also had a 50/50 raffle. Prizes were awarded and money was given to the raffle winner. Everyone had good fantastic time! Thank you to all who came out and supported.

{beautiful girls inside and out}

Aren't these girls gorgeous! We have great contestants this year.

On to the tutorial... supplies you will need:
- a ruler
- scissors
- pencil
- permanent marker
- card stock (2 colors, my white ones were old Christmas cards a friend had made. Reduce.Reuse.Recycle!)
- some sort of adhesive (I just had these dots)

{supplies}

First, decide how big you like to over all number to be. Cut your base color card stock to the proper card size (to create a "tent" when it stands). Decide how big you would like the card stock that number to go on will be. Cut.

Second, before adhering the smaller paper, write your numbers (or use a stencil). 

 {card stock cut to size, ready to be adhered}

Third, adhere your numbered card stock and now your table numbers are ready for use!

 {adhered number. it is saying, "Use me!"}

 {table numbers in action}

Do you have any events or fundraisers coming up? What sort of DIY things have you made for it?

High Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for High 5 For Friday.

ONE. Skype.

The hubby and I were able to Skype. It was so nice to "see" him and how things are progressing there. He said that he couldn't be in a better living situation. He is staying in a studio on his supervisor's property. His supervisor and her hubby are very welcoming and kind! He is also loving his co-workers. And even tried out a church!

{skype with the hubby}

TWO. Soup.

My dear friend is pregnant and caught a nasty cold. I decided that was the perfect opportunity to make chicken noodle soup from scratch. It was my first time making any soup and it turned out DELICIOUS! 

{chopped veggies for soup}

THREE. Pageant Success.

The first practice for the Leona Valley Community Queen's Pageant was a success! All of the contestants are great! I'm excited to be a part of encouraging and growing these great young women.

{Miss Leona Valley} 

 {center piece at Orientation Tea}

FOUR. Healthy Pets.

Mojo went to the veterinarian, a.k.a my dad, on Monday. Some of her blood work came back a little wonky but luckily, by Wednesday, everything was checking out good. Mitzy and I were missing her!! So glad to have my snuggle buddy back.

{Mitzy actually chose to sit on me. She obviously misses(d) Mike and Mojo}

FIVE. Ladies Bible Study.

I have been going to the ladies bible study group on Thursday mornings. A lot of the ladies who go have known me since I can't even remember. It's fun to be back as an adult. I've always looked up to these ladies and I still do. I had an emotional day and it had to do with missing Mike, Mojo had been at the vet, a lot of friends have had some MAJOR things going on in their lives and it was weighing heavy on my heart. I enjoy my weekly time with the bible study ladies because they are encouraging, rooted in truth and honest. I love them.

How was your week? What's on your heart and mind?