Emerson and Tiaras

I'd like to welcome to the stage contestant number 28, Emerson Marie Bautsch.

Emerson does not normally enjoy being the center of attention but seemed especially excited to be in a beauty pageant.  And since she already had this stunning flower girl dress, her mom thought "why not".  Emerson completely nailed the beauty portion of the pageant, walking gracefully and posing on each x.  She earned a place in the top 7 finalist.  She then had to answer a question on stage.  She was the last to go and we are so proud that she didn't puke or pee her pants on stage.  She also didn't earn the title of Little Miss Marysville... oh well...  next time I guess!!

 Emerson and a friend from her school backstage!!  Don't they look lovely!!

 I could tell she was exhausted from the stress of the pageant, cause when it was all over she just fell into her daddy's arms with tears in her eyes... She was so proud of herself and knew she couldn't hold it together much longer.  What an amazing girl!!

Emi will always be a beauty queen in our eyes!!  If you try to ask her about her pageant experience now, she will firmly tell you "I don't even want to talk about it"...