July 17-19

July 17 & 18- I had the privilege of spending Friday and Saturday in Garretson, SD, at the first ever Miss Devil's Gulch/ Miss Palisades State Park/ Miss Siouxland Pageant. With a field of 15 Miss contestants, we were able to award 3 titles! In conjunction with the Miss pageant, we also held the first Miss Split Rock Creek's/ Miss Laughing Waters' Outstanding Teen Pageant.

You might wonder how it was possible to recruit so many contestants to a brand new pageant. Well, folks, I can tell you that it was through the efforts of the wonderful local director Callee Bauman-Wachter and the many volunteers from in and around Garretson. (Side note: If you ever find yourself in Garretson, be sure to make a stop at Annie's Coffeehouse. Great sandwiches.)

July 19- Tonight I had the opportunity to perform at Yankton Idol, a Children's Miracle Network fundraiser held by the employees of Yankton's Walmart.