Local resident crowned Miss LA Princess

Lafayette, La. — Alaina Lakera Walker of Plaquemine was crowned the new National American Miss Louisiana Princess recently at the state pageant held in Lafayette.

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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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!

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

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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

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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!