March 24, 2008, The arrival of our new baby girl!

On Sunday, March 23rd at 11:30pm my water broke as I was going to bed. I knew this was the night that things were going to happen. I didn't realize it was going to take me 14 hours of labor until I would see my beautiful baby girl. After a very, very long night and early Monday morning, I pushed for 45 minutes and at 2:02pm out came Sophia Giannakakis weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz, 19.5 inches long. The nurses couldn't believe how much hair she had! She was absolutely beautiful and a very calm baby, only cried once when she came out. We are all home now 2 days after her birth and enjoying holding her, taking pictures in all her fun outfits, and just staring at her all day long.

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Baby Sophia swaddled and exhausted.

Miss Teen, Miss, & Mrs. Minnesota International!

On Sunday, March 9th I attended the Miss Teen, Miss, and Mrs. Minnesota International pageant in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It was a wonderful pageant since it was my first time attending. I was not allowed to take pictures even with my flash turned off so I still decided to sneak some pictures in. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the winners, but you can google it and see pictures on their site.

Here is Alyssa Tryggeseth, Miss Teen Buffalo, who came in 4th runner-up. Great job Alyssa!

Here is Keisha Levitz, Miss Mankato who came in 2nd runner-up. You did great Keisha!

Here is Meghan Retzlaff, Miss Teen Clear Lake, who came in as 1st runner-up! Awesome job Meghan. Meghan also won the award for "Best in Fashion Fun Wear" that she rented from my boutique.

Keisha competing in her evening gown looking gorgeous.

That is all the pictures I have since I was not allowed to take anymore. Sorry but do check out their site. :)