I blinked and all of the sudden my little bit of nothing that I used to dress up every year for Christmas pictures was now voluntarily putting on a suit. Not just any suit, but a real tuxedo, for our first (and only?!?) beauty pageant.
After the tuxedo fittings (yes, there was more than one), I was on the search for props!
Then the magical day was here! Naturally, I snuck backstage!
Then it was time to begin!
Oh the opening number!
Then it came time for the talent portion. I never thought I’d enjoying seeing Mr. T in a cheer uniform; however, he did showcase his skills nicely!
Then it was time for my props to be put to use, in the swimsuit competition!
But don’t get me started on the formal wear!
He’s sexy and he knows it!
He was the winner in the swimsuit competition!
He was awarded Mr. Entertainer!
And he was first runner up for Mr. Chisholm Trail!! 
The confidence he exuberates just goes to show his sheer brilliance ! Seemed like so much fun and definitely an experience of a lifetime for both of you ! 🙂
It really was! When I had a boy, this was totally an experience I never expected, and it was kinda awesome!
I bet ! Another feather to your cap then 😉
yay! Great job Mr. T! Love the swimsuit video. haha! He is a character 🙂
He has an overabundance of personality, that’s for sure… hum… wonder where he got that?!? LOL
Thanks Kerry!
Yayyyy, congrats Mr T, he did well! What a fun event, he is such an entertainer too so am not surprised by that title! So, Kate, are you already bursting from pride?! I would be if I were you! 🙂
Oh, I am bursting!!! That was on Thursday and on Sunday we were at his first cheerleader competition! (I plan to post the video of that on Wednesday…) my heart can’t take much more!!
A star rises! Be glad he still talks to you.
Oh I am very glad he still talks to me! It wasn’t that long ago that he was spreading his wings and thought he didn’t need me – so the fact that he expected me to sneak backstage to see him really warmed my heart!
I think many people can learn from the relationship you have with your son – me included.
So SO awesome! Congrats!!
Thanks! It was beyond fun to help and then watch the pageant!
That is so awesome! Thank you for sharing this awesome journey with us! He is such a talented young man, and quite handsome! Those trophies should be on display…he earned them.
They are sitting on the entry way table – so everyone that walks in can see them! 🙂 I love how he is so open to adventure!
Oh wow! Well done Mr. T. I loved, loved the swimsuit portion! especially loved his moves 😉 And he looked so dapper in his suit! So handsome. He’s looking so grown-up too!
He has always been mistaken for being older than he is; however, I just always see him as a little bit… Until he was all dressed up and my heart broke just a little! Lol
Blinking as a parent can be dangerous…our little ones grow up so quickly. Please offer Mr T my heartfelt congratulations!!! You must be so proud, Kate. 🙂
I really am 🙂 Not just because he did very well, but the fact that he is so open to experiences and living life, that just fills me up!
And, thank you Donna!
Now that is CHEER 🙂 Thank you for sharing the fun and the awesome purple waistcoat Kate!
Val x
I thought it was pretty darn awesome! I could never be a pageant mom, but it sure was fun to have the experience and we’ll both have treasured memories!
He was robbed! He should have won! 🙂
So true!!!
He did such a good job, I’ll take 1st runner up! And he handed me his trophies as soon as he got home, because he wanted them displayed (but didn’t want to say so!!), and the best way to get something displayed is to hand it to your mom! LOL
Kate, I am so glad you took the time to post the videos. Words really wouldn’t suffice to describe all of this. And, seriously, the photo at the beginning from when he was younger? Are you kidding?
How did you ever have the heat to discipline such a cute, endearing child?? 🙂
He has been spoiled from the very beginning! It’s hard not too when he’s such a cutie pie! 🙂 And yes, the video of the swimsuit competition really shows off his personality!
I really love that purple! Male pageants are so much fun! Hopefully I can swindle my son into one someday. 🙂
I never, ever expected Mr. T to be in one – but I have to admit it was super fun for both of us! And yes, picking the color for his vest and tie was one of the more fun parts!
the BEST!! I was cracking up on the swimsuit comp! Mr. T knows how to work it!! Thank you for sharing. I love this and tell him Congrats for me. Like who am I anyway, but tell him anyways!
I’ll tell him Congrats, he may not know you, but he always appreciates the kudos! And he was just on pointe the entire time, it was such fun! It was awesome that he was 2nd place in the main pageant, but the Mr. Entertainer award was the one that the other contestants voted on and awarded to him! That was a big honor.
How FUN! Glad that everyone got into the spirit of seeing Mr. T in a Tuxedo!
Thanks Nancy!! It was so much fun!