Miss Douglas County Outstanding Teen

Princess Party

I recently blogged about my trip to Omaha for the Princess Party Package from the silent auction benefiting Angels Among Us, a gala which I attended last October. Today I was off again to help with the second party at clara’s closet. We had a group of seven energetic six year olds this morning who were ready to go! We began by sitting in a circle for introductions and rules for the afternoon. Next, we went into the closet where the girls got to put on fun dresses and crazy accessories. Following that, we went into the glamour room were the girls got there nails painted and there makeup done. Finally, we had a wedding with the girls and the birthday girl got to marry a Disney princess and all of her friends were her bridesmaids! Last but certainly not least, the girls ate cake, did arts and craft projects, opened presents, and got our autographs, of course!

Our lovely bride for the day. She was such a funny diva!

What would a birthday be without birthday cake?!

The group attending the birthday party

Unfortunately only two “Princess Parties” were given away at the Angels Among Us gala so this will be my last one I will be attending. I am so thankful for the families who support such a wonderful cause by supporting Angles Among Us.

That is all for now,

Raeann

Miss Douglas County Outstading Teen

Autism Puzzle Walk

Saturday afternoon I assisted at the Autism Puzzle Walk, sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska. I woke up bright and early for a common drive to Omaha, NE. I arrived at the walk, just in time for check-in.

I had an opportunity to sit at a booth during the walk and talk to families and friends and having the chance to promote my platform, Speaking Out for Autism awareness, as well as promoting the Miss America Outstanding Teen system.

I am very fortunate to have been given all of these opportunities working through the Autism Family Network (AFN) as well as The Autism Society of Nebraska (ASN) who have been very courteous while working with my schedule and making sure that I stay as involved with the Autism community as possible.

Yours truly,

Raeann

Miss Douglas County Outstanding Teen

Princess Party

Last October the Miss Omaha queens helped out at the Angels Among Us gala by auctioning off silent auction items. Two of the silent auction items were a Princess Party Package. Today I was off to Elkhorn to Clara’s Closet where I was greeted by five year old Lexi and her mother. Lexi’s friends quickly arrived and we got started! The girls got to dress up and get their nails and makeup done. Finally, we had a pageant where the girls got to strut their stuff down the runway! At the end of the show the girls got crowns and banners based on their personality.

Last but not least Miss Lexi walked the runway! It was Lexi’s 5th birthday, and we got to celebrate it with her. I hope that she had as much fun as we did. :)

All of the girls who attended the party, and Miss Omaha and Miss Omaha Outstanding Teen.

My sister queen Payton Merritt, Miss Omaha Outstanding Teen and I.

Until next time,

Raeann Bronder

Miss Douglas County Outstanding Teen

Early Childhood Celebration

Today I got to help at the Early Childhood celebration. Autism Family Network had a booth and our activity with the kids was to make paper crowns, so they all had the chance to be a princess! The kids are so appreciative and I truly do enjoy working with them.

That is all for now,

Raeann Bronder

Miss Douglas County Outstanding Teen

Miss Nebraska National Teenager Pageant

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to the Miss Nebraska National Teenager Pageant in Omaha, Nebraska. I got to meet the reigning queens, reunite with friends, and cheer on the contestants as the competed for the crown

Two of my good friends, Zoe and Emily before the final competition started.

Emily and I. She is your new Miss Nebraska Jr. Sweetheart!

Jamie; Miss Nebraska Jr. Teen, Amanda; Miss Nebraska Sr. and I after finals. Congratulations, Amanda! All of your hard work has finally paid off.

Jamie; Miss Nebraska Jr. Teen, Katie and Hannah Kost who had to give up their titles over the weekend.

Finally being able to reunite and congratulate Jamie on winning Miss Nebraska Jr. Teen!

I am so proud of each and everyone of the contestants for their hard work and dedication over the past weekend. As many of you know we had severe storms and tornados throughout Nebraska but these girls kept their head up and kept going!

Thats all for now!

Raeann Bronder

Miss Douglas County Outstanding Teen