Toddlers and Tiaras

This weekend was the Cotton Royalty Pageant here in Coolidge. My friend and neighbor puts this all together each year, and the last two years she has added the Cotton Blossoms. These are girls ages 3-13 who get to dress up and get a tiara and come out on stage, curtsy, and recieve a carnation. No competition, just a chance for them to dress pretty.  This is Ressa's second year doing it and I am actually glad because it is the only really girly thing she does.  She loves soccer and is now in karate.

There were 42 little girls that participated and they all did such a good job. Technically, Lauren was old enough to be a blossom, but I think 5 years old is a good age so I'll let her do it in a couple years.

Here is Ressa walking out on the stage. The lighting is the worst in the auditorium, so this is the best I could get.

This is my absolute favorite picture of daddy and his little girl!

Natalie did Ressa's hair and it turned out gorgeous.  Thank you, Nat! And I borrowed the dress from my neighbor since her 5 year old has like 4 formals. She bought this pink one for her to wear at her 4th birthday party and she refused to wear it!

Disclaimer: No hair extensions, fake teeth, artificial tanner, or choreography was used for this presentation.