Throwback Thursday - The Time I was a Beauty Queen

Do any of you use the Timehop app? I check it every Thursday in hopes that it bring up some interesting pictures to use for Throwback Thursday. This morning I looked and it alerted me to the fact that it has been 5 years since I ran in my local "scholarship program." Lets be real, Beauty pageant! It's been really great to look back at these photos and see how much I have changed, but to also remember the lasting friendships that I made along the way. I was new to the area and was hoping to meet some people and network along the way and really that's what I got out of the program. I did not win my category, but was still able to participate in the events and enjoy all the things that my not-so-little valley has to offer. I made lots of memories and even though there was some unpleasantness that occurred, it really was a fun thing that I did! Will I let Emma participate in one? Maybe or maybe not. We will see if it's something that interests her first! Please take a trip down memory lane with me as we take a look at some of the events I did!

Actual pageant! My and my momma!

Swimsuit Competition! Post baby body inspiration right here!

Evening Gown Competition.....loved this dress!

My proud hubby and I

Jazz Festivals, we did face painting for the kiddos!

Multiple Sclerosis Golf Tournament

Independence Day Parade with my girlie!

Photoshoots

Chili Cookoff!

All Corked Up Wine Festival!

I had tons of fun and made some lasting friendships! I also taught myself, and with the help of others, how to be a girlie girl.....before this curling my hair and wearing makeup was really not in my vocabulary! Just a little peek into my past for this Throwback Thursday!