Monday, September 5, 2011

Miss US of America 2011 ~ National Pageant

Congratuations
"Little Miss US of America 2011" ~ Evmorfia Alton
and
"Mrs. US of America 2011" ~ Irene Raissis Alton

On the weekend of August 13- 14, 2011.... an extraordinary event took place and 2 unexpected life goals were achieved!  That's right, both Evmorfia and I participated and competed at the Miss US of America National Pageant in CT with our reigning titles of Little Miss New Hampshire 2011 and Mrs. New England 2011.  It was a long filled weekend of competition, pageant friends both old and new and fun as we had a unbelievable time!  We competed in all levels of competition from Interview, Talent, Modeling, Outfit of Choice and Evening Gown.  I was so proud of my daughter. This was only her 2nd pageant ever and she did amazing!  The best part for me was hearing her sing and play the piano.  It was honestly the best I ever heard her sound, I had tears.  Then to top it off... they called her name as she won the National Title of Little Miss US of America 2011!!!  I think I screamed so darn loud it even hurt my own ears - HA!  As if that wasn't enough, I also won the Mrs. US of America 2011 title!  Boy, someone was on our side that day and we both came out of this pageant experience with (for me) a lifetime dream of someday winning a National Title and for Ev, her first ever National Title!  To have had the opportunity to do and achieve this together, I just cannot begin to find the words to express how special this day was for our family!  I think this was one of those "Rare" once in a  lifetime experiences and moments that will forever be etched in time for us!  There is so much we want to do and accomplish in this reigning year - we can't wait to get started!!!

We are so thankful to Christina Couto and her staff really do a wondeful job and run a pageant system filled with class and involve everyone and truly believe in making the experience one to remember and cherish - thank you so much to her and her staff and now our new Director  - you are precious Christina!