07/10/2022
We are headed home today! What an incredible week we have had!
From the moment we got to the resort it has been a wonderful experience. I can honestly say this was a perfect place to host an event!
We thank God for our health and safe travels, as well as making a way for our girl to follow her dreams. We also want to personally thank everyone who helped make this journey possible!
First, we want to thank the Cosmos Organization, Stephi Barton Williams for all you do for these young ladies! What can I say, this is one classy organization!
The girls were spoiled with with fun treats, amazing sponsors like: ASHLEYlauren Frontier Dental Laboratories , and diversestylebysydnidion, parties, and a fashion show with the creations of Zoebelle! Stephi and team, you have provided these girls with a week filled with fun, excitement, and forever friendships!
Stevie Barton-Knight, thank you for your assistance with our tees & dresses, and for all of your hard work behind the scenes. Beauty by Samantha Abraham Samantha thank you for your guidance and wealth of knowledge that helped us prepare for this adventure! My girl truly had a great time and already wants to do it again!
Thank you to Krystle Claycomb Gaulter and Morgan Claycomb Katwalk Studios Pageant Consulting and Production for our fantabulous hair and makeup!!! Our girl looked like a Supermodel all week! Y'all are the best and I'm so glad we got to know you better. Emme Jo, Bailey, and Cailey bonded too and that makes my mama heart happy❤️ Can't wait to see what the next adventure will be!!!
for the beautiful photos on and off the stage this week! What wonderful memories captured!!!
Thank you to Cyrus Frakes "King of the Crown" Fan Page for being the outstanding coach, mentor, and friend that you are. You have been there from the very beginning of our pageant adventures and know exactly how to bring out the best in our girl. We've watched her blossom from a toddler into a young lady in such a short time, and you are a huge part of this success! We love you!
Thank you to Gigi, for flying out here to go on these adventures with us! You have become a pageant pro (although probably against your will🤣). We are forever grateful for your help, lord knows I would have lost my mind without you! Love you mama!
Thank you to Rick, for all of your support and love while trying to hold down the fort. You have done more than was ever asked of you to support your daughter's dreams!!! We love you so much!❤️
Thank you Amber Brackett for taking the time to get her ready to perform her talent!!! Thank you to all of the Southern Cheer Elite and Southern Dance Connection crew for your support!
Thank you to Amber Kiser for all of your support, time, and expertise! You have definitely brought out the diva in this girl and it's helped her confidence sooooo much! We can't wait to see what her future holds! We love you ❤️
Thank you Revenge Face & Holte Avery for our stunning photos!!! Emme Jo was awarded the photogenic award for her age group which included a prize of a mini getaway!!!
Thank you to MARC DEFANG NEW YORK for being so amazing! Your designs are classic and beautiful, she chose to wear yours for registration and interview and looked fabulous! You are not only her "designer" but a dear friend. We are so grateful for your guidance and support over the years. You have helped improve Em's modeling and confidence which is invaluable.
Thank you to Jill and Dazzles Pageant and Prom for helping us find the PERFECT Sherri Hill personality wear! We are in love with it!
Thank you to Michelle Hodge and Catz Formals for helping us find our GORGEOUS Michael Kayne gown, it is a stunner!!!
Kisha and Piper Holt, Autumn Ballington, and Ava Price, thank you all for the prayers, encouragement, being her cheerleaders, and talking to her to help steady her nerves! Piper, Autumn, and Ava you are the best pageant "sisters" ever!!! We love you!❤️
Last but not least, thank you to Sharon Harkey McInnis and Renee McNair-Austin at A Crown Above for being the absolute best directors! You have given so much of yourselves to help and spoil these girls, we are forever grateful!!!
It truly takes a village, well in our case more like a metropolis😆 We are so proud of our girl. Awards at Cosmos Nationals/Internationals, 2022: 3rd runner up in Little Miss division, photogenic winner in Little Miss division!
Thank you to ALL of our family and friends who have donated, cheered, sent messages, and prayers for your support!!! You all mean the world to us!!!
Thank you ALL for everything!!! If we left anyone out it is not intentional. Please know we are grateful for all of you!
Love,
Little Miss South Carolina Cosmos, 2022, Emmaree Jo Garner and her family!❤️
