2008 Overall Photogenic Award
I'll fast forward real quick and tell you that Kaylee was awarded the Overall Photogenic Award. It was a big deal because this was not just the Overall for her division, it was the Overall Award for the entire pageant. There were 143 girls, and she won first place.
This was very prestigous because the award was in honor of the director's niece, who was a photographer, and passed away at the age of 29. Kaylee received a round crown, trophy, embroidered banner, flowers, $100 college scholarship, and her favorite...a standing ovation! She was thrilled!!! She also won a talent award.
Back to the beginning...
I couldn't believe that I caught strep 2 days before we left, as I've never had strep before. Then on the way up, I developed pink eye. I spent Sunday night in a Bullhead City ER for 3 hours and didn't make it back to my hotel room until 2am. That was awful! But, no one else got sick and I survived the rest of the week. I brought all the kids with me, and my mom to help me watch them!
Monday-Orientation,
Interview, Welcome Banquet & Prince Gilbert Party
The girls perform a skit with their division-they did THRILLER!
Kaylee & Ashley
Interview
After the Welcome Banquet-we headed to the Prince Gilbert Party!
Shaylee Bloomfield competed at State this year...which was really fun for my kids because they got to spend time with Rylan & Amberly!
Madison, Kaylee & Ashley
Shauna Garrison (State Miss) & Kaylee
This was so funny...everytime I would go to take a picture of Noah, he would pose for me. He would either smile big or squint his eyes. He's a true son of a blogger!
Video Games was the highlight for my boys.
We took a couple boat rides down the river...the kids loved it!
This is Gracie & Amberly.
Tuesday-Western Hoe Down & Talent Day
Ethan-had to bring his Indiana Jones whip!
Ryal
Gracie
Kaylee 
Kaylee nailed her talent! We were so proud of her! All but one of the International Royalty were at the State Finals this year.
Kaylee & Madison Wednesday-Sportswear, Partywear, Bowling & 50's Party
Kaylee & Ashley
Off to the 50's party!
Noah loved the pom pons!
Kaylee loved the dancing! (in the black & red)
TJ comes to Emcee the shows. He's been a State & International emcee since Tricia & I competed.
Thursday-Cindy Fair, Grand Finals & Cinderella Ball
Shaylee & Kaylee (Shaylee was awarded "Best 9 Year Old". This was her first year & she did awesome!)
Tricia & Tressa came up for Grand Finals!
(not sure why I didn't capture a pic. of Trish. Probably because I was chasing 5 kids around?)
Dang blurry camera! This was right after finals.
CARLIE CLAYTON WON THE MINI-MISS DIVISION!
Yes, Kaylee is crying...tears of joy for Carlie! We were so excited!!!
Friday-AWARDS BREAKFAST
(Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures. I will post them when they come in the mail)
But it was a really fun week and it was fun having so many new girls in our delegation. I have to give a shout out to Helen Hancock, who requested a suite right next to ours so that she could do Kaylee's hair and make-up for me all week. She is just awesome & has been so wonderful to Kaylee! Thanks Helen!!! We love you!!!!!!
Friday night-HOME AGAIN!
Sunday-Father's Day!
The kids were so excited to give Scott a talking Indiana Jones card for Father's Day!
My mom taught them how to sing, "I'm So Glad When Daddy Comes Home" while we were in Laughlin.
And Noah
loves CAKE!
So far, summer's been great!
It was a HULK Birthday! 
We borrowed Grandma Ann's inflatable slide
Even Brock & Skyler had fun!
Ryal Boy
Tater
Brennan
Zachary
Rylan
Nathan
Reese
Ethan
Ellie
Grace Face
Powell
Noah Fat
Ryal's favoraite candy is "Chocolate Balls"
Hulk punching gloves were the hit of the party again!
Mommy & the Birthday Boy
Ryal went up to play his video games, (which by the way, he kept asking to play throughout his whole party), and he was out!
Next day was clean up!
And we tried out the new slippin' slide from grandma!
Then to Burger King for lunch
Other activities this summer have included Swim Team every morning for Kaylee, dance classes everyday, math tutor, and our family tradition has been to go swimming every night when dad comes home from work...the kids love it!
PINKALICIOUS!!!
It rained last week...you'd of thought my kids had never seen rain before!
I've enjoyed this summer... just hanging out with my kiddos!
Scott & I even got to go on a date night...MIRACLE!
Guess who's BIRTHDAY is coming up next?!?
