Alaina's in the paper... again!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Alaina's Bear-a-Book Drive

Every year, each NAMiss state pageant contestant brings, to pageant weekend, a stuffed toy or book (new or gently used) that will be donated to fire departments, police stations, hospitals, etc. & given to kids who are going through difficult situations. Last year, Alaina gave many of her own stuffed animals & books. Because we enjoy getting other children involved with giving, we decided to enlist the help of Alaina's classmates & teacher to bring more smiles to more kids! Beginning two weeks ago, Alaina's classmates started bringing in donations. By Monday, May 21, we collected two huge garbage bags filled with everything from stuffed toys & tons of books! It was a huge success, the kids had fun & learned that it's better to give than to receive! And as a reward for their effort & generosity, the kids were rewarded with a pizza party!

Thanks to Mrs. Chasity Easley for the support, kindness and love she shares with all of her students! She makes learning fun & enjoyable for kids & she's truly an asset to our school system! And she's just the best darn teacher ever!


***pssst... sure you don't want to come on over to 3rd grade next year, Mrs. Easley? It was worth one more ask lol***

Saturday, May 19, 2012

State Pageant time again!

Alaina at Pinkolicious Birthday Party Spa ~ celebrated with her BFF Alana (yep, same name)


It's Louisiana state pageant time again for Alaina & she's ready to go! This year, we'll be a lot closer to home; the pageant will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, LA! We're very excited & can't wait! Since it's been awhile since we posted so here's a synopsis of Alaina's several months:

Lots of school productions
  • December 2011 "Christmas Around the World" - Alaina was a dancer represented Europe! They were soooo gorgeous!
  • February 2012 "Black American History" - Alaina danced in two performances
  • May 2012 "Fire" - Alaina danced in one of the opening performances as a firefighter to "We Didn't Start the Fire" then danced again to Cher's "Believe" in the finale with her cheer squad

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Community Project


As a contestant in the National American Miss pageant, Alaina participates in community project to help others! For the National pageant, we've involved our church & other community businesses to help provide for needy families! It is a great opportunity to teach children the value of being kind & generous! Our goal is to not only provide food & clothing, but also hope by showing them the love of God that is within us all!


The children's ministry at our church will be assisting Alaina with this project by making personalized gifts to go along with the items & any cash donations we receive. Alaina is very excited to be able to do something so amazing; it's great to see children not only want to help but understand that what they are doing is making a difference in the life of another child!

If you'd like to know more & to find out how you can help, please contact Alaina by clicking the community involvement logo below; she'll be happy to send you a copy of the list of the needed items! If you'd like to make a cash donations, please email me for the information or click the logo below! We plan to deliver all items (food, clothing, etc., as well as any cash donations) to the local shelter the first weekend in October! Thank you, in advance, for your support!


Friday, July 15, 2011

Local resident crowned Miss LA Princess



Walker and four other girls will present the state and compete in national competition at Disneyland in Anaheim, Cal. in the Princess Division in November.

She competed in several categories from spirit of America to portfolio to casual modeling and program.

The Walkers were very appreciative of the state pageant officials. Alaina’s trip to the national competition can be followed at http://namla-alaina.blogspot.com/.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Cookie Dough fundraiser for Alaina



I started a pretty cool fundraiser for Alaina today! Please support her by purchasing your cookie dough today! It doesn't matter where you live: down the street from us, the next city over or across the country! For only $16, your cookie dough will be delivered to your door - chocolate chunk, white chocolate macadamia nut, triple chocolate, snickerdoodle, sugar & oatmeal raisin! If you'd prefer Alaina's pretty little face deliver your cookie dough & you live in the neighborhood or close by, let us know; we can deliver as well! If anyone is interested in supporting my little princess, please click this link to email me & I'll be happy to take your order! Thanks in advance & God bless!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Alaina is Miss Louisiana Princess 1st place Queen!!!!

UPDATED WITH RESULTS FROM NAMISS SITE & MORE PHOTOS/VIDEOS!

YAY, Alaina!!

Okies, the precious princesses have made it back to the stage & are getting their state finalist awards! I'm trying to video on my son's phone & take pics but it's hard when I'm shaking & excited! I managed to get a few photos/videos but I can't seem to get them from the phone just yet (update: video below & clear pics below are all I could seem to get lol) "/ I'll work on that soon because the pics below are SO NOT good lol... hands too shaky to get good shots... THANK GOD for the official photos!









After Alaina gets the awards, she comes to find me sitting in the "VIP mommy section". Other awards are given: most photogenic, art contest, most ticket sales, etc. Alaina sits as her name isn't called & she turns to me & says "Mommy, when is she gonna call me? I want another trophy!" I tell her how important it is to keep clapping & cheering for the other girls & her turn will come! We sit longer & more names are called & she says "Mommy, I'm cheering & clapping but she still didn't call me!" Of course I'm super sad for her because she worked hard, but I keep smiling & encouraged her to do the same.

Pageant Weekend

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL PHOTOS & VIDEO!

OMG this was soooo much fun! Alaina met some new friends & had a blast! I don't think she realized that all the practice & work was gonna lead to a wonderful time until she got there!

Trying to figure out which way to run for fun lol!


Registration was smooth & simple! We turned in her stuffed animals & books - automatic 10% toward her overall score! Community Involvement - check!! Next stop, turning in ALL that paperwork & a couple of cool awards: Portfolio & casual wear modeling ribbon just for entering the contests! What a way to build confidence in little girls! I LOVE NAM!!!

After registration, we paid for her red carpet pics, which came out really well, then it was off to pick up her production number outfit & unpack! We ran out to grab a bite to eat then back to the hotel for the workshop! It was very helpful. Alaina seemed to think she knew everything that was discussed since she went to pageant prep in April lol BUT it was a great refresher!

The pajama party was soooo much fun! It took a lot to get my little one up on stage to dance BUT when she got up there she enjoyed herself! I even got up with her to do a couple of dances including "the twist" lol... mamas over 30 should NOT try to keep up with 4-7 year olds lol!

 Posing in the hall by the elevators before we went down to the PJ party!