Miss Teen USA Dates!!!

Hi everyone! :) I apologize for not updating my blog lately! I have more pictures to add in a new post from a Bridal/Prom Extravaganza that I appeared at recently, but it'll have to wait until next weekend when I'll have some extra time. :) I have been keeping super busy lately and staying on my toes. This upcoming weekend I am participating in an American Girl Fashion Show in Omaha, Nebraska with the gorgeous Ellie Lorenzen, Miss Nebraska USA 2013. From there, Ellie and I will be traveling to Kansas City where our official photo shoots for our titles will take place! It's like a dream come true! :) I have a lot of exciting and fun appearances scheduled and coming up within the next month, so I'll be sure to keep you all updated. :) However..... I have some REALLY exciting news that I'd like to announce - The dates for Miss Teen USA 2013 have officially been established! They are August 9-10, 2013. :) I'm so excited!!! It can't come soon enough. :) That's all for now! Take care, and have a great day! :) God bless!

Women's Exposition

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending a majority of my day at a Women's Exposition, which supported women's fashion, health, fitness, and more! I received my own booth, where I got to meet a lot of great people and chat with them about my journey as Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2013 so far! I especially enjoyed taking photos with multiple little girls and letting them wear my crown! Their smiles while wearing the crown were absolutely indescribable and extremely precious! To say the least, I had a wonderful day yesterday. :) God bless, and Happy Sunday! :)

With one of the many adorable little girls I had the chance to meet!

I was ecstatic getting to see Kira! We met each other at the Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2013 pageant last October.

Standing at my booth at the Women's Expo

Miss/Teen Arkansas USA 2013 Pageant

This past weekend I went to Bentonville, Arkansas along with my mom and sister to attend the Miss/Teen Arkansas USA 2013 pageant! :) I had an absolute blast! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet the rest of the 2013 Vanbros titleholders while having all 10 of us together for the first time! :) I absolutely love my Vanbros family! God is so good! :)

8 of the 10 Vanbros sisters!! Class of 2013!

My beautiful pageant sister Aly... Miss Kansas Teen USA 2013 :)

My 4 other teen Vanbros pageant sisters :) Love them! :)

I love my sister so much! :) Getting ready for the Miss/Teen Arkansas USA 2013 pageant...

My beautiful pageant sister Brenda.... Miss Missouri Teen USA 2013 :)

Love you, Ellie! :) 

I seriously adore this girl! Katie was Miss Kansas Teen USA 2012.

Love my Oklahoma girls! They're so sweet!

Love this girl so much!! She is the sweetest! :) My beautiful pageant sister Graham....Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2013 :)

Congratulations to Abby on receiving the title of Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2013!

Congratulations to Hannah on receiving the title of Miss Arkansas USA 2013!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!! :) I hope 2013 ushers in blessings galore for you all! Enjoy all that 2013 has to offer, and celebrate another year of life! God bless, and I wish you the best in this new year.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!!:) I hope that you all had (and continue to have) an absolutely amazing day filled with tons of joy, smiles, peace, and happiness. :) Enjoy the rest of your night, and don't forget the reason for the season - Jesus Christ :) God bless you!

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Miss/Teen Kansas USA 2013 Pageant

I got to see the gorgeous Amy Spilker (Miss Nebraska USA 2012) and the lovely Madison Novak (Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2011) last night!

Myself and the AMAZING Jerry!

Vanbros 2013 titleholders!

Congrats on your amazing reign as Miss Kansas Teen USA 2012, Katie!

My new pageant sister, Aly Klinzing, Miss Kansas Teen USA 2013!!:)

We're pageant sisters now!! Congrats Aly!! :)

I feel so blessed to have this girl in my life! She is the best pageant "big sister" I could ever ask for!! :)

Current and past Vanbros titleholders at the Miss/Teen Kansas USA 2013 pageant last night!

I had such an absolute blast at the Miss/Teen Kansas USA 2013 pageant last night!! :) I loved getting to see people that are very dear to me, as well as getting to meet TONS of new people! What an incredible evening! I love my Vanbros family!! :) Congratulations to Aly & Staci on your new titles! I know that you both will be fabulous!!:)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!!:) I hope that you all have an extraordinary day! On this day, please be extra thankful for all that God has given you! :) He truly is so good. God bless!


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Bel Air Elementary School's Bingo Night!!

Signing an autograph for this sweet little girl!

Signing autographs for these 2 sweethearts! 

Calling a bingo number!

I had such a great and fun evening as the bingo caller at Bel Air Elementary School's family fun night last night in Norfolk! :) I got to meet so many great people, and I saw a bunch of incredible past teachers and familiar faces from when I attended 4th and 5th grade at that school. :) What a fun night!

Norfolk Senior High Veteran's Day Program

Today was another great experience! I had the honor of meeting some amazing Veterans in Norfolk, Nebraska. Before they entered Norfolk Senior High, the high school which I attend, I got to personally thank each one of them for their service. I fully enjoyed talking to each of these Veterans, and I feel truly blessed to live in this great country for which these amazing men and women sacrificed so much. Thank you, Veterans! Your services and sacrifices will never be forgotten. Thank you again. God bless the USA!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all of the men and women for their service - both past and present! God bless the USA!

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