Pageant Preparations

I've been really busy preparing for my upcoming Jr. Miss California International Pageant by walking in high heels, participating in mock interviews, promoting my platform MaxlinKx and getting some much needed rest.  Pageant weekend is coming up quickly and the event if packed full of fun activities, so I'm going to need endurance to succeed. 

My mom has been a huge help with dress alterations and driving me to pageant practice.  I appreciate all of her help and I hope to make her proud.  I cannot forget my dad, he's a trooper too . . . he's going to look so handsome in his tuxedo!

Thank you Mom and Dad.

Love,

Katelyn

Official California International Pageant Chapstick for Sale

If you are interested in purchasing official California International Pageant chapstick please send me an email.  The chapstick is all organic and SPF 15.  Each stick is $5.00 with half of the proceeds going to benefit my platform MaxlinKx.

Thank you for your support.

Love,

Katelyn

Summer Orientation

On August 7, 2010 I traveled with my mother to Southern California to attend the 2011 California International Pageant Orientation.  After a delayed flight, an interesting shuttle ride, we finally arrived at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Downey, California.  I was great to finally meet my fellow Jr. Miss contestants and to learn all about the up coming pageant weekend in September.  Plus, I had a chance to meet the Executive State Director, Eddie Peterson and his amazing staff.

The orientation was full of useful information including interviews, fashion, makeup, awards, the gala dinner, ticket information, rehearsal clothes, official photographer and more.  I'm so excited to be participating in the Jr. Miss California International 2011 pageant.  Wish me luck!

Celebrity USA National Finals

This year's national level pageant for Jr. Miss California International is "Celebrity USA National Finals" where one girl will be named "Grand Celebrity USA"  The pageant is being held at the Red Lion Inn in Sacramento, California.

Claire Wright, Jr. Miss California International 2010 is competing for the title of "Grand Celebrity USA" and I had the opportunity to attend the pageant to show my support for the International Pageant system and to learn from the contestants.  I watch the runway and modeling portion of the competition on Thursday and today I'm attending the awards ceremony.  

Visiting royalty (that's me) wear their crown and sashes, so tonight's event should be a lot of fun.  I'm looking forward to meeting the contestants, past title holders and new title holders that will be crowned tonight. If you are interested in attending the admission is $15.00.

Syracuse Image Photography

When I won the title of Jr. Miss Northern Valley International I received a gift certificate for a professional photo shoot with Tracy DePaola at Syracuse Image Photography.  My mom scheduled an appointment for me and I had a wonderful time working with Tracy.  Tracy was warm, friendly and encouraging throughout my entire four hour photo shoot.  Thank you Tracy I had so much fun working with you!
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4th of July Parade

The morning began quite early with last minute preparations, make up and hair.  Once we arrived at the parade staging area we decorated my mom's car with American Flags and placed my platform's banner (MaxlinKx) on the back of the car.  Excitement was in the air as the many parade entries lined the streets waiting for the parade to begin at 11:00.  Each entry was judged based on the type of entry (individual or group), presentation, music, candy, crowd response, etc.  To our amazement we won first place in the group category.  My Mom and I were grouped with my Dad and friends who rode is red, white and blue UTV's.

While I was waiting for the parade to begin, I noticed some other girls wearing crowns.  I walked over to them and introduced myself.  The girls were very nice and I learned that they were title holders from Susanville and Lassen County. We chatted for a little while, then we wished each other good luck in the parade.

The parade began with the blasting of a loud horn as we entered the parade route.  The streets were lined with thousands of people cheering and waving.  We tossed at least ten pounds of candy to the children and waved to the crowd until it felt like my arm was going to fall asleep.  My Mom and I had a fun filled day and I'm so happy to have been able to participate and promote my platform, MaxlinKx!

Parade Preperation

We've had a change of plans. Our float isn't really a float any more because we had a difficult time arranging the decorations to match the theme. Luckily, when my parents were looking at the float platform (a flatbed trailer) they had an idea.  Why not use the trailer to transport my Dad's three UTV's (one red, one white, and one blue) to the parade instead of using the trailer for a float.  How perfect! Now my family and friends are going to be driving my Dad's three UTVs in the parade with a patriotic theme.

My Mom and I will sadly not be in a UTV, instead we are going to be riding in my Mom's black convertible sports car. I'll be sitting in the back, wearing a purple fun fashion dress, and throwing out candy.  I spent this afternoon tying MaxlinKx and JCH Production brochures to each sucker; I thought this would be a great way to promote MaxlinKx and JCH Productions.  

I'll post some pictures soon, I cannot wait for the 4th of July Parade!

Love, Kate