Model stance and personal introduction- Miss Blue is on her way!

Today was Miss Blues pageant practice training 

with National American Miss.

Yesterday she was practicing  her walk and all excited.

But the second she walked into the Vinoy today

I could tell her nerves took over.

The room was full of girls ranging from age 4-20.

We grabbed a seat close to the front.

The speaker was a funny young girl who kinda set

the room at ease with her jokes and light hearted spirit.

Next thing though she had the girls lined up against

the side of the wall.

One by one she has them practice 

their formal walk.

She taught them model stance and then showed 

them how to walk on stage in the circle formation.

Miss Blue did really small circle and then 

the instructor had to stand up and help her.

I am excited though how easy formal

wear is going to be.

She is going to have it down perfect by July.

She then finished telling us all about formal wear.

Then on to personal introduction.

Now honestly I still to this day can not speak 

into a microphone in a room full of people.

It is instant panic attack at just the thought of it.

Well next thing she said was "Ok girls I 

am going to have you come up one by

one and introduce your self and say something about you."

The look on Miss Blues face was horrified.

She went "NO WAY!"

But she knew she had to this is part of the training.

By the time she had gotten the nerve to stand 

up and get on line the line was really long.

Which was good though she got to hear a good

amount of the other girls introductions.

Her wait was over.

It was her turn.

Poor thing was so nervous.

She didn't look up at anyone and kinda

talked into her shoulder.

And then rushed back to her seat.

But even though she didn't

nail the personal introduction.

I was so proud of her for getting up there and doing it.

I know it took a lot for her to do that.

Being that personal introduction is 30%

of her score that is something we definitely need to work on.

Luckily Daddy has a bunch of mircophones.

But seeing how nervous she was up there, 

makes me wonder if it is my fault.

I do not like talking to people.

I am very quiet and keep to my self.

Have I unintentionally passed this on to my sweet Blue.

Has she picked up on my fear to speak in public.

I think in the process I am going 

to have to get over my fear, to help her.

I must say though I am really impressed with this company.

Everyone there was super nice and smiley.

They were having fun it was a good atmosphere.

There was no negativity there at all.

I am so excited for the next few months.

Now that we know what they expect,

we know what we need to practice.

The pageant weekend is going to be so much fun.

I really like that the NAM system prepares you.

Yes $480 is a lot of money.

But I really feel this experience is going to be

amazing and life changing for Miss Blue.

She is going to be competing with a lot 

of girls but also making friends.

We are not pushing the competition part of at all.

More we  just want her to do the 
best she can and have fun.

She got her photoshoot pictures back.

They look amazing!

We are all so proud of her.

Miss Blue is so special to all of us.

I really can't wait for her to get 

on that stage and rock it!

Miss Blue has made it half way to her sponsor fee goal.

I thought we had till July for the deadline

to get our sponsor fees in.

Turns out they need to be in April 11st.

Yikes that is next month.
So if I wasn't already stressed now I am.
Thank you to everyone that has donated.
It means the world to us too have your support.

If you want to donated that would be amazing.
She is currently $200 away from her goal.
Which isn't to bad considering 
she started out at $480.
Remember that businesses donations
are 100% tax deductible.
Also if you want to buy ad space in 
the program it is $60 a spot.
Great for websites , blogs and local companies.

If 10 people donate $20
or
20 people donate $10
She would hit her goal.

The other night when I was talking to 

one of my besties on the phone we were laughing.

Me being a bit darker and not your normal mom.

It is very ironic my little girl wants

to do beauty pageants.

But no matter what Blue wants to do 

I am going to support her 100% even if it is not

really my thing.

But honestly the pageant world is fun.

There is something magical about watching

your child on stage with a huge smile.

I love the practice and bonding me and Blue do

getting ready for the pageant.

It is fun for the whole family.

Nana is my partner in crime and I love it.

We are Miss Blues own cheering squad.

It gives the girls something fun to do.

This pageant is going to be a bit different with

the interview and personal introduction.

I think that is great though these 

are skills that are going to help Miss Blue

for the rest of her life.

Looking people in the eye when talking,

carrying herself with confidence, giving it her all,

practice makes perfect and the list goes on.

Daddy is even getting into it to which

really makes me happy.

I know she is going to be glowing on stage

as her Daddy escorts her during the formal wear.

I have a feeling this is going to 

be the best weekend of Miss Blues life.

Well it is 1 am.

I could go on and on about how 

amazing Miss Blue is or about how excited I am

but this Mommy needs some sleep!

Night, sweet dream.....