I'm going to be in a beauty pageant!

Yikes, I can't believe I'm saying it out loud or putting it out there like this. Maybe it's my idea of committing to it. I'm going to enter the Mrs. Utah United States pageant. I figure I've given the last 4 years of my life to being pregnant, having c-sections, nursing and changing diapers. It's time I do something for myself; get me thinking outside of the box. The pageant consists of interviews, swimsuit (Yikes), evening gown, and onstage interviews. I've got to come up with a platform, which I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to choose. It's a way to invest in myself and I'm excited about the challenge and to see what my true potential is. The big hurdle is coming up with the $1,000 entry fee. I'm looking for sponsors to help me, so if you know anyone with buisnesses who would be interested in helping me by placing an add in the program, please let me know. I could use everyone's support.

I'll be writing about this journey for the next couple of months so stay tuned.

Today's adventure: I went evening gown shopping and I found a dress at Alysse's bridal. I wanted to wear something modest and I found a dress that I really like. Little Gabriela went with me and was very encouraging. She was sad that Mami didn't want to try on the great big hot pink dresses though. She was my little helper and would stand on the chair and zip up my dresses. How touching. She got her turn when we went to the Disney store and she tried on princess dresses. This evening I went back and took my mother and father in law to comfirm my decision on the dress. They were wonderful companions and it's amazing how much I value their opinions.