Sunburst Nationals

The third level of the Sunburst competition was in Atlanta. Check out the local preliminary here and the tri state level here. So with our winnings from those, we proceeded to the final level. 

Four days of fun. Five-hundred-eighty-one contestants from newborn to mid twenties. Yes, 581 beautiful girls in one place. Five outfit changes and five times on stage. And everything I love about natural pageants filled the air. 

Brooklyn called it a Pageant Party.

This one is named Pageant-Dog. The dog was always in the lobby area of the ball room. 

The red carpet was ready and waiting.

They kept going back for more. 

A long wait.

Which hair doo is the best?

Straight?

Or curls that didn't hold very long?

The results -- 

Brynlee out of 43 (0-15 month olds)

2nd in composite

3rd in photogenic

And placed #14 out of 43

Brooklyn out of 44 (2 year olds)

Placed #11 out of 44. Almost made the top 10.

Didn't place in any competition. But every girl was a winner for doing her best.

Maybe a little disappointing for no queen title to take home, but there's no giving up. There's always next year. 

Gin