Miss Laura

I have known Laura for quite a few years now since her brothers were in Scouts with my boys. Her parents wanted a traditional picture to put on their wall with the boys pictures so she came in last week. She was amazing to photograph and her energy was so contagious! She is going to kill me but she looks so much like her mom, Ellen. Here's your sneak peek!

Miss Minnesota Valley Candidates

With the addition of these four candidates, you have seen all the candidates. Each is so very unique and ready for the competition. I can't wait to spend more time getting to know each of them!

Karen Worrell is the daughter of Jim and Lori Worrell of Belle Plaine. Karen is a 2007 graduate of the Belle Plaine High School. She is currently attending college at Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Karen was the editor of the yearbook and newspaper for three years in high school; Miss Shamrock 2007; Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador; Belle Plaine 4-H Club President and Vice President and Secretary; Scott County 4-H Ambassador; Minnesota State Arts-In Program; Scott County Arts-In Director, and Community Service Coordinator for Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Karen volunteers for Youth Teaching Youth, Kilometers for Kids Fundraiser, Campus Kitchen Fundraiser, Relay for Life, CADA House Blue Earth County Humane Society, Highway Cleanup, Teeter-Totter-A-Thon, Big Sister Program, Domestic Abuse Summit, Candle Light Vigil, Special Olympics, Tiger Target Team, Camp Patterson Summer Counselor, and have coached youth in dance and soccer in Belle Plaine. Karen enjoys dancing and going for walks with her sister and dog. Karen’s sponsor is the Belle Plaine Herald.

 Rebecca Enrooth is the daughter of Douglas and Deborah Enrooth of New Prague. Rebecca is a junior at the New Prague High School. Rebecca has earned honors and awards in National Youth Leadership; Page Program, MN House of Representatives; MN Delegate, Americanism Youth Conference at Freedom Foundation; Girls State Delegate, American Legion Auxiliary, Teen Board Member, The Mall of America, Soloist, Twin Cities Talent, Girl Scout Ambassador, Girl Scouts of America, Junior Class Snowball Court, Teen Vogue Fashion University, Spotlight Recipient, and Shattuck St. Mary’s School. Rebecca volunteers for the Scott County Extension Committee, Girl Scouts of America, Youth In Government, Minnesota Conservation, American Legion Auxiliary, and Make a Difference Day. She also enjoys dance in her spare time. Rebecca’s sponsor is Scott Fischer Construction.

 Ashley Pannier is the daughter of Robert Pannier and Lori Gandt of Prior Lake. Ashley is home schooled and is a Junior in high school. Ashley has earned two blue ribbons  at art fairs; Honorable mention at the 2006 Forensics meet; First place in the 2007 Forensics meet; third place in the 4 by 200 Relay Race; Fifth place in the 800 Meter; second place in the NFL Pepsi Punt-Pass & Kick Competition; 2007 Volleyball MVP award; Third place in 2004 NBA 2-Ball; runner-up in the 2005 Queen of the Court. Ashley has volunteered for Feed My Starving Children several times. She enjoys taking her dog Trigger for walks, knitting, reading and singing. Ashley’s sponsor is William J. Pannier III.

 Amber Pannier is the daughter of Robert Pannier and Lori Gandt of Prior Lake. Amber is home schooled and is a Sophmore in high school. Amber has earned a Blue Art ribbon;Red Art ribbon; Red Science ribbon; Basketball 3^rd place trophy; and several track ribbons. Amber has volunteered several times for Feed My Starving Children. She enjoys dance, track and playing volleyball. Amber’s sponsor is Prime Time in Jordan.

More Miss Minnesota Valley Candidates

I am pleased to introduce three more of our Miss Minnesota Valley candidates. They are wonderful girls and I am very proud to be sponsoring this event!!

Amy Nuta is the daughter of Sue Nuta of Shakopee. Amy is a senior at the Shakopee High School and plans on attending a college in Minnesota in the fall of 2010. Amy has volunteered for the Maple Plain Community Church Homeless Shelter, Shakopee Senior High School Blood Drive, and assists for the special needs children at the Shakopee High School. She enjoys horseback riding, volleyball, jogging, walking and reading. Amy’s sponsor is Lenzen Chevrolet-Buick in Chaska.

 Courtney Harrison is the daughter of Timothy Harrison of Elyria, OH and Carleen Harrison of Hopkins. Courtney is a senior at the Shakopee High School. She is also attending Normandale College and MSB College. Courtney has been nominated for the National Honor Society and is on the High Honor role. Courtney volunteers for Loaves and Fishes. She enjoys cooking, baking, photography, volleyball and soccer. Courtney’s sponsor is the Shakopee Florist.

 Taryn Ebeling is the daughter of Wayne and Valerie Ebeling of Shakopee. Taryn is a junior at the Shakopee Senior High School andis a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She volunteers several hours babysitting at the Knollwood Christian Church.  Taryn enjoys dance, reading, swimming, listening to music and spending time with her friends and family. Taryn’s sponsor is The Coffee Bean Café in Shakopee.

Three Miss Minnesota Valley Candidates

Meet three of the ten Miss Minnesota Valley Pageant Candidates! It has been such a pleasure getting to know these girls and photographing them!

Rebecca Loerzel of Shakopee is the daughter of Lloyd and Colleen Loerzel . Rebecca is a junior at the Shakopee High School. Rebecca lettered in choir; has several Sharp awards for math, art, English and social studies; President’s Education Award; Art show awards; National Honor Society; Student of Excellence in Math and Choir; Social Studies High Honor Sharp award; and Miss Teen Minnesota High Achievement Award. Rebecca volunteers for Operation Christmas Child. She loves waterskiing and going for walks.

 

Jessica Skjonsby of Prior Lake is the daughter of Daniel and Julie Skjonsby. Jessica is a freshman at the Prior Lake/Savage High School. Jessica has earned Bronze and Silver Awards for Girl Scouts; President’s Award for Educational Excellence (2005, 2006, 2009); Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll, High School Honor Roll; Academic All-Stars (2004); and various student of the month/trimester awards. Jessica volunteers as a babysitter during the Parent’s Night Out at the Shephard of the Lake. She loves being in competition dance, reading, swimming, listening to music, cooking, playing tennis and playing the clarinet and tenor saxophone.

Elizabeth Aviles of Shakopee is the daughter of Juan Aviles and Patricia Gomez. Elizabeth is a junior at the Shakopee Senior High School. Elizabeth was named the “Most Improved JV Soccer Player”.  She was in the Ramp of Readiness Program in Shakopee. Elizabeth was involved in the Normandale College Summer Program with Upward Bound, and was one of the leaders. Elizabeth volunteers for Feed My Starving Children, and the Salvation Army Bell Ringing. She enjoys playing guitar and composing music.

The Stouder Family

The Stouder family came in for a family session while they had the whole family in town. We had such a fun time and their images turned out amazing! Kim and her Mom, Anita have been so patient waiting for their sneak peek, thank you!!

Amber and Bella

Meet Amber and Bella. Bella is one of the puppies from the litter that I photographed a few months back and she still loves to pose for the camera. Aren't they just toooooo cute? Amber and her mom have been patiently waiting for their sneak peek, so here you go!!

Shakopee Chevrolet Project

 Being busy is good but I haven't been able to update my blog, sorry! I worked on a project for Shakopee Chevrolet few weeks ago, to get some awesome pictures of the dealership for them. The pictures turned out good but the street in front of it didn't do the dealership any justice so I also removed the cracks and such. Can you say WOW that's what First Avenue would look like!