Academy Volleyball

It's so important for kids to get involved in physical education at a young age. It helps them grow up to be healthy adults, and gives them a great hobby. My niece has played for YMCA volleyball, but recently switched to Academy Volleyball hosted at Canyon High School. I went and sat in on the girls' practice tonight, and got a few pictures with some of them as well.

above: Avery, Cailin, Ansleigh,  Sydney, Aspen, and I at volleyball

below: practicing volleyball drills in partners

Best of luck at each and every game!

Girl Scouts of America

Girl Scouts of America is such a wonderful group for young ladies to get involved in. They are about to start cookie season, so there's plenty of joy and excitement with the upcoming sugar buzz that I'm sure many of us will partake in. Best stated by the shirt: "Girl Scout cookies make me smile." I stopped in tonight to talk to the girls about being in pageants and talked to them about bullying as well. I was incredibly happy to find out how many of them remembered things from the lessons on bullying and visits from their counselors. 

above: everyone joined in the circle to talk about bullying and being in pageants

above: Cailin watches me as I explain the different platforms girls can choose and how I chose mine

above: all of the fabulous young ladies

What a wonderful time!

Online Voting Now Open

Voting is now open on the Miss Teen Texas International website. Online voting determines the Audience Favorite award. From the contestant page, choose your favorite girl and click "Vote for this Contestant." Every vote counts, and your vote may just be the difference! 

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Just so you know, proceeds go to the Miss Teen Texas International scholarship fund. Also, the International Pageant System has partnered up with The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign. 

Voting ends March 13, 2011.

So what are you waiting for? Go Vote!