May - Miss Minnesota is Almost Here!

Time certainly knows how to sneek away from us. I can't believe we are only 30 days away from when the new Miss Minnesota will be crowned!  I have been keeping myself busy, let's start with the first weekend of May. 

On May 5th my older sister Melanie got married. So much planning went into that day and it couldn't have gone any better.  It was a very emotional day for me and my family.  Melanie looked absolutely stunning and after seeing the type of love that my sister and her new husband, Peter, share I know their love will last a lifetime.

Melanie and I

My loving Family



The second weekend in May was fishing opener.  Believe it or not I am a fisherwoman. Yes, I bait my own hook and yes, I clean my own fish (I am a biology major I have done some pretty crazy things in the laboratory).  Unfortunately I did not catch any walleye this year, but it was nice to relax in the great Minnesota weather.

I didn't catch the big ones

In between all of this I have been traveling to the cities about 3 or 4 times a week working on my talent piece, having mock interviews, and getting last minute wardrobe pieces.  I did indeed purchase a new talent gown (which is one of my favorite gowns I have bought to date) and a new swim suit.  I'm excited to show you all everything at the pageant.  The suspense is rather thrilling don't you think?!

I also received the Miss Minnesota introduction outfit this week. They are extremely cute! They keep getting better and better each year. 

Also for the month of May, KB's Photography has been generous enough to donate all of the session proceeds to the Children's Miracle Network, you must simply mention this advertisement.  If you would like to get any photos done for your family, children, parents, pageants or just for fun please consider getting them done at a very reasonable price for a great cause!

I will be updating you again very soon because I am giving a presentation tomorrow about the wealth of giving back to the students of St. John's school in Excelsior, MN and then attending the Brainerd cake off this Saturday morning with some other Miss Minnesota contestants. Stay tuned!

Always,

Bethany Beniek