Cinderella State Tour

WOW! What a busy few days we have had... I only have a couple of minutes before we have to be at our next event... so I thought I would try to write a little bit of our adventure.....

We started our journey on Wednesday night of last week. After spending 5 hours on the gymnastics video for the awards banquet, I started packing for our trip.... That was about 9pm! At about 2am the following morning I was finished.... I took a 1 hour nap and got up at 3am to head for the airport. Our flight left at 7am and we didn't arrive in Las Vegas until 1pm thanks to a 3 hour stop in San Francisco. We were so excited to see Taylor at the airport to greet us! We hadn't seen her since Tennessee! We went and picked up our luggage.... Taylor just looked at us like there was no way we were fitting it all in the car... when I saw the car - I understood what she meant. Cynthie picked us up in her Honda. We had Taylors 2 large bags, her violin, our 2 big bags, 2 little bags and a big box! Do not ask me how but we fit it all in that car! WOW. Then it was time for our 4 hour drive to the UT state pageant.... We arrived at about 7:30pm which was when the welcome banquet started. After a speedy change we buzzed over to the banquet and sat down for dinner... whew! Day 1 complete!

The next day we were up early in the morning for the UT state interview and talent competitions. UT state has a wonderful theater and we enjoyed watching all the talents. Kennedy performed Goodmorning Baltimore and it was so fun to see her on that BIG stage! After talent we went back to the hotel to get ready for the 80's party. The girls had these cute tutu skirts that Cynthie made the girls with leg warmers, leggings, sparkly tops from Joy and side pony tails. The girls even put on blue eyeshadow - even though Taylors mom always tells her to NEVER wear colored eye shadow! It was a stretch for her - but she was a good sport and wore the blue anyway. =) After the 80s party we went back to the hotel for the PJ party and the royalty farewells. Another busy day at UT state! day 2 complete!

Saturday was party wear and casual wear. Kennedy performed My New Philosophy for the second time... which was better than the first time she did it at Washington... but I think we still needed a little more practice on it. =) We went back to the hotel and tried the power nap thing.. we got in a little over an hour, but turns out Kennedy isn't a great powernapper. I think she would have preferred to sleep. Then it was back to the theater for grand finals. It was exciting to be there for Utahs first year having a top 5 - normally they only announce a top 3 so there was a lot of excitement in the air! Kennedy sang Tomorrow during grand finals and was so excited to be able to help out on stage during crowning. It was a really LONG day - but so fun and we were so excited for the 2009 UT State Royalty!!! We can't wait to see them again at Internationals! Courtlyn, Danielle, Kyara, Jenika, Ashley - Congratulations!!!! And to Courtlyn, Danielle and Jenika's sisters - we are excited to see you all at internationals too! You were amazing!!!

That wrapped up UT! We left Sunday morning for the AZ state pageant... That is quite a story in itself! We are on our way to an event so I can't get into it now... but I will be sure to write more later... stay tuned!!!