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! 

Vote for Me!

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!

Family Time

Everyone knows that busy schedules can sometimes cause us to lose sight of what it most important. This afternoon, my cousin had his fifth birthday party. It reminded me how much young kids look up to those around them. I took the opportunity to talk to them about bullying, but also knew to step back and enjoy our time together. Below are some pictures I wanted to share.

Guadalupe Youth Sports League

GYSL is a wonderful sports league hosted in Marion, Texas. Today, children as young as pre-k played basketball games on teams against one another. Starting at a young age gives kids a hobby while keeping them active, and it was blatantly obvious to me that they progress as they grow older.

above: four of the players from the first game this morning

above: kids from four different GYSL teams

Stop Bullying Now

Stop Bullying Now is a wonderful website for both kids and adults. My niece, who has suffered from bullying personally, found it really interesting. Not only do they have videos and games for kids to enjoy, it also helps cope with bullying and teaches strategies to handle it. Adults can use the website to get information on bullying, and even find ways they can help out as well.

Remembers, 5.7 million children are affected by bullying. Your awareness can help make a difference!

Pageant Information;

Just some quick info for those of you who are curious:

March 11-13, 2010

Lila Cockrell Theatre, San Antonio, TX

Tickets on sale on the ticketmaster website

The website for the pageant is www.missteentexasinternational.com

Be sure to go to the contestant page to get information about all of the wonderful girls competing!