Toddlers & Tiaras Minicap

Toddlers and Tiaras

By DearCrabby | Thursday, April 12, 2012 | 9:00 am | 82 Comments

Keeping with the theme of how pageants are really for the mothers, Toddlers & Tiaras gives us some great mother-against-mother action (if they could just get them to cage-fight…).  This week we see the Southern Celebrity:  Fairytale Winter Pageant held in my favorite solid-gold capped capital, Charleston, West Virginia.  Joining us are Pageant Director Maxine of the straight hair and Emcee Betty of the dressing more age-appropriately.

We meet the West Virginia girl, Ava, who has been competing since she was 14 months old.  She’s really cute, has a healthy ego and her mom is pretty normal.  She doesn’t like to practice, sucks when she does (how hard it is to hold a tray full of fake food straight while you twirl?) but onstage does a very nice job.  She had loads of hair that would seriously kill for but that turns out to be a problem – even with a judge who is a hair stylist that loves 80s hair and is currently sporting a Flock of Seagulls of his own.

The other two contestants are from Ohio and the first one is Alaska from a few episodes ago.  Basically her mother seemed to prefer her “bi-racial” son (although what race, it’s hard to tell since the Dad just looks Italian) but now that Alaska is kicking it, she prefers that winner.  Alaska’s ego seems to have grown a wee bit too big, but she practices, has great stage presence, great costumes, great routines and let’s face it, she’s blonde and blue-eyed.  Turns out once we saw her win, she started crankin’ out the supreme titles left and right.

Her “competition” is Gabby, and I put that in quotes because this pageant is Gabby’s 13th and her ego is way too healthy for a newbie.  She is convinced she’s going to beat Alaska and that’s all there is to it.  Despite how cute she is, she is cute…not quite the pageant glitz whole package that Alaska is.  Despite a rude comment from Alaska’s mom about the color of Gabby’s dress (it’s fuschia, for God’s sake – love it!) she looks great, but it’s her winterwear costume that causes the most heartburn for the judges.  In addition, she really has no enthusiasm or spark on the stage – I think it will come in time, but right now it’s like looking at a pretty stack of books on a shelf.  Just not a lot of dimension.

The real story, however, is that Alaska’s mom and Gabby’s mom were mature enough to start having online fights – you know how Facebook can be with these pageant moms – to the point where before the pageant even starts, Maxine calls the both of them to the principal’s office and tells them she doesn’t want them fighting at the pageant, she wants them to let the girls settle this onstage.  The production company does something new – lets all three mothers sit together to discuss the pageant.  When Alaska’s mom and Gabby’s mom snot off at one another Ava’s mom’s eyes open wide, she kind of slinks down in her chair and gives us the “Them’s bitches is a little cray-cray” look that tells us she’s more grounded in reality than most moms.

Will a fist fight break out?  Probably just online once the results are in.  No spoiler alerts again – I was disappointed for one girl, found the judging correct on the other two based on performance.  I’ll have the recap up as soon as I can – thanks for reading and commenting!

A Food Network host wannabe and travel fanatic (only three more continents to go!) , Dear Crabby lived in Chicago for over 10 years before returning to her native Ohio. She loves black martinis, blue cheese burgers, and The Daily Show. A two-time Chicago marathon finisher, she heartily dislikes Smokey Smokersons, slow drivers in the passing lane, and noisy children, especially when they ruin a fine dining experience or a trip to Target. A nouveau spinster, Dear Crabby spends her free time with her Cocker Spaniels and often goes by the pseudonym “Mrs. Clooney.”

82 Comments

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    J-Nut
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 9:17 am

    Does anyone besides me think that Betty looks like she had a face lift since we last saw her?

    And the TH segments with all three mothers – priceless! I’m not impressed with either Lori (Alaska’s mom) or Beth (?) (Gabby’s mom).

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Excellent mini-, DearC. This is the epi that has everybody talking, as I figured it would last night.

    HATE mothers teaching their daughters to be mean girls, and Alaska is a veery good pupil. So sad.

    Somebody said on the last post’s comments that she’d like to see the two moms in a cage fight. That would be terrific. Leave the kids out of it, famewhores, and fight among yourselves. I agree that I hope they find this site and write in.

    Bring it on!

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    ash1
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 9:37 am

    a

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    ash1
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 9:43 am

    The good new is, Lori seems to have taken to heart all the complaints from her last episode about her obviously favoring her son over sweet daughter Alaska. The bad news is, she seems to have over-compensated by spending the last 6 months teaching (no longer sweet) daughter Alaska that the sun shines out of her ass. Either the editing on this show really is entirely maufactured, or this kid has tweened-up like a muthafucka!

    Beth, dear, blind, Beth. Your daughters may be sweet, may be smart, may even be talented…at something…but, Honey-boo-boo-chile…beautiful they ain’t. I don’t understand how some of these facially-challenged, three-chin-packing, beak-nosed mamas can be so blind as to the fact that their daugheter look JUST LIKE THEM!

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    ash1
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 9:44 am

    WTF???

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    Closet Fan
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Beth (Gabby’s mother) stated that they have;
    1. A new coach
    2. A new routine
    3. A flipper

    1 out of 3 does not make a Grand Supreme!

    Beth, number one on your to do list today should be firing the coach because I did not see any routine. My hats off to you for being able to sew. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Or if you do, please consult a stylist first. What were you thinking with that oufit of choice? Gabby is a sweet girl and maybe she was just really nervous and typically does a lot better but last night she was boring to watch.

    Ava is adorable, her mom seems normal and I am disappointed that she only got princess :(

    Lori. Alaska is…. obnoxious. I hope that she was also nervous and showing off for the camera’s and is not like that in real life. I am all for self confidence. I am not for being a brat. She has great stage presence and she is beautiful but she really needs to tone down her mouth. Maybe your husband can sit down with her and review last nights show for a good old fashion teaching lesson. Speaking of obnoxious…the whole “Beth is stalking my daughter” was cray cray. Nothing wrong with PAYING to go to a pageant to get ideas for dresses and routines. And Beth, next time you pay (God forbid right Lori) please get your money’s worth and take a few notes.

    Looking forward to the full recap!

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Ash1, Aaaaaaaaaaaamen!

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    ash1
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:50 am

    *daughters*

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    S-Natch S-Natch
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:23 am

    “But mah daddy is blind. He cain’t see so he won’t be watchin’ the pageant. Cain’t he git in for free?” ‘Bout sums it up for Miz Lori. Perhaps she should take some of that pageant money and buy herself a flipper. The editing when Beth said something about teeth was priceless.

    I LOVED Ava and her mom. Another example of how the “editing” and “making kids stay up all night” and “telling kids what to say” still can’t make you look horrid if you aren’t.

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    S-Natch S-Natch
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Oh, and WHY was Gabby’s face so orange??

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    Closet Fan
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    @S-Natch Thank you for bringing up the 2 points that I forgot. Did you see how embarrassed Lori’s husband was when she asked if her father can get in free? WTF? And what was the deal with the bridge of Gabby’s nose. They over tanned her in the spot right between her eyes, she looked like someone on Star Trek.

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    NotWithoutMyTV notwithoutmytv
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks. Those three mixed up letters were making your whole post incomprehensible.

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    ash1
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Ha! I actually didn’t even type that or notice the typo until I read this. That’s not even my avatar. hmmmmm ….some bitch be jackin’ my screen name…

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    icegirl
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    @S-Natch I thought that awful beauty dress made Gabby look more orange than we she was. I thought the male judge was hilarious!
    Alaska has officially turned in to an annoying little shit. I thought she was alright in the last episode but she has a tude now. I thought that at the end of the last episode Braxton the Contraction had quit pageants but during crowning when he was sitting with his family I saw he was in a glitzed out suit and a sash.

    @J-Nut. Betty looks like she did have some kind of face procedure done. She looks younger. She lost some weight too and finally has decent glasses. She doesn’t dress as inappropriately for her age either.

    Does anyone think Ava’s coach looks like the love-child of ET and post-plastic surgery Michael Jackson? I remember her from an older episode. She is frightening looking. I loved Ava btw and I was mad that she only got a princess. I loved her winterwear outfit and I seriously hope they make an adult version of it. I was so damn happy when little shit Alaska was late and I was hoping her score would be majorly affected. I was pissed when the brat won.

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    icegirl
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Since this was in West Virginia I was secretly hoping that this pageant would be crashed by the Whites from the Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. You know Mamie and Jesco would have done something uncomfortably hilarious and incredibly hilljack which would make the pageant completely entertaining. Please tell me someone else was secretly hoping for a White family cameo.

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks, Icey, I caught a glimpse of Braxton and thought that he looked dressed up for the pageant. But then remembered that he quit last year, so figured he was just watching.

    Hope none of the dudes in junior high find out.

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    featherhead
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    If Gabby was taller she would be mistaken for 40 easily! Does her sister not have a name?

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    StageMom
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Lori was bitching that they didn’t show Braxton competing on her fb page so I’m assuming he was out there. Alaska and her cattiness just made for better tv. I’m sure a lot of it is editing, but I said this last time. If you don’t give them anything to work with they wont make you look bad.

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    tntjunky
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    That is exactly what I thought! Her hair was very oldfashioned too

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    tntjunky
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Alaska behaved horribly to everyone. I liked her so much last time:(. I can’t stand a mouthy kid.

    Also, they must be running out of kids whose parents will put them on the show. Looks like we get Sammy Jo again next week.

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    flalady
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    DC: Your recaps are the best! They always make me laugh out loud! I’m embarassed that Alaska lives only about an hour from me. What she needs is a good swift kick in the a*s or slap in the face. There’s a difference between self-assured and conceited, and I would have to put Alaska in the latter category. I felt so bad for Gabby, I wanted her to win, I actually liked her winter wear outfit. It was supposed to be retro! I know the show is edited, but if Alaska was truly late, as it appeared, then she shouldn’t have won the biggest title. The way she gloated afterward was disgusting. Wait till real life smacks you in the face, kid! I have to give Gabby’s mom credit for telling Gabby to be the better person.

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    LadyStardust
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Ha! That would be amazing. I was born and raised in WV (got out when I was 18) and I can tell you that those people are real. Not everyone (or even the majority) of WV people are like that, but oh, they do exist.

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    Maxine
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    lol No the Whites didn’t show up but it would have been a hoot if they would have! The Whites are from my county and knew several of the contestants who competed that day. Great minicap! Can’t wait for the full one tomorrow!! Even though over the years the comments made have been about me and my staff I still LOVE it! And know that I can always come here if I need a good laugh!

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    maryedith
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Do you think Gabby’s mom would have been saying that if Gabby had won, though?

    I thought they let Alaska slide on her lateness because it was the pageant that was running ahead of schedule. If she really was there 15 minutes ahead of time maybe they figured she wasn’t technically late?

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    Stephanie
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I also liked Alaska in her previous episode but I suspect she has been a brat all along and it was edited to look otherwise in her 1st episode. In her 1st episode, her parents were joking that she was a “pain in the ass” and “a brat” several times. It seemed a little like bullying in that episode but maybe this episode explains why they were joking about her being such a pain in the ass. I feel like TLC edited this to make Alaska look innocent/sweet as the non favorite child in first episode and now they’ve just shown who she truly is… Just a thought.

    I felt bad for Ava, she deserved a higher title. And it was sad to see her so upset after not winning but props to her mom for handling that situation like a good parent should!

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    cherryred
    Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    That’s what the hair dresser said on the TLC FB page – that Alaska wasn’t technically late since her group wasn’t supposed to start until 4:15 and they got down at 4 and they were already done. So since she was “on time” according to the schedule she wasn’t docked points for being late. It’s totally fair, rarely do these pageants run early and the girls shouldn’t be penalized when they start early just because “most” of the girls were in the room.

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    whatwhat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Gabby looks like a young female version of Michael Cera. Look, someone’s gotta say it. Hopefully she grows into her face, because she seems to be sweet enough, if somewhat deluded. Her mother seems like one of the sane ones, I think the only crazy was really the fact that she had to fend off Lori and Alaska’s continent-sized egos.

    Ava and her mother were the breath of normalcy in the midst of batshit, for reals – I felt back for Ava, she was adorable without being a brat.

    Alaska’s ego seems to have ballooned to the point of ridiculousness, and her mother should sell those godawful earrings and get her teeth fixed. It may not help the fact that she’s a egotistical twat and grooming her daughter into the same, but at least it would make her slightly easier to look at.

    What I want to know, really, honestly here – is the white pale makeup around the eyes a thing? Like is this some beauty thing I don’t know about? Because Alaska was like three steps away from lookin like a ganguro girl and Gabby wasn’t much better.

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    J-Nut
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Maxine, you and Betty are looking great! And we love to see you folks here on this forum.

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    icegirl
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 6:33 am

    @Maxine, je adore your new hair do! It looks awesome!

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Agreed! Now if a few of the moms would show up like they did last year– even better.

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    CattyFan cattyfan
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 9:11 am

    “I’m embarassed that Alaska lives only about an hour from me. What she needs is a good swift kick in the a*s or slap in the face.”

    Well, good Lord, woman…drive over there and get the job done!

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    Closet Fan
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I am so sick and tired of people claiming “bad editing”. Jeez people they do not put words in your mouth. They work with what you give them. I was on some of the FB pages last night and there were some people on there claiming that Lori and Alaska are really nice and that the editing made them look bad. For the love of God, STFU! Lori is a bitch who needs a flipper and some new earrings. Alaska is a little shit. @whatwhat finally said what we are thinking with regards to Gabby. And I think we all agree that Ava got a bad deal.

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    Mrs.Warner
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:14 am

    This is Ava’s mom. Thanks so much for the positive comments. Can’t wait for the full recap :)

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    kt
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:17 am

    @icegirl — Alaska channeled the Whites when she called herself “the bomb diggity.”

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    Moli Moli
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

    @whatwhat, I said the same thing word for word! I didn’t think Gabby was pretty she looked like the love child of Michael Cera and The Church Lady from SNL. WTF happened to Alaska? Poor poor Ava she was shafted this week.

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    Moli Moli
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:32 am

    I thought you’re face was hilarous when you realized both of the other Moms were cray cray.

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    Closet Fan
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:37 am

    @Mrs.Warner Ava is a beautiful little girl.

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    Closet Fan
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:45 am

    http://www.andersoncooper.com/2011/10/19/brooke-breedwell-asia-brungart-child-beauty-pageant-rivals/

    Found this on the internet.

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Nice to meet you Mrs.Warner, but what we had in mind was one of the nutzoids. You are way too nice and normal, and seem to have done a good job keeping Ava grounded.

    I’m glad that DearC posted that pic of you between the crazies. I felt so sorry for you! Can’t wait for your take on the fullcap that we are all awaiting!

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    icegirl
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    @Mrs. Warner. Your daughter is precious. I was so mad when I saw how she placed, she deserved to supreme. Do they make her winterwear outfit in adult sizes?

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    Betty
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Thank you but no, no fact lift. Just better make-up, lol.

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    Betty
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Now that the last episode has been shown that I will be in, I can post. Crabby, you crack me up. I can’t tell you how often I spit coffee on my computer screen while reading your recaps until I realized I shouldn’t drink while viewing your whit and sarcasms. While you have been a little harsh on some of the girls, most of your observations have been spot on. Keep on giving reality tv a little reality!

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    Betty
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    And to Alice, whoever you may be, thanks for all the great posts about me over the past years. If you are ever in West Virginia, Max and I will take you out for a “redneck” night out!

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    S-Natch S-Natch
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Keep up the good work, Mrs. W. The pageant world needs more moms like you. Well, maybe not cause then it wouldn’t be nearly as fun around here!!

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    flalady
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Well, maybe I will :)

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    whatwhat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Your daughter is adorable and she looks like she’s having lots of fun, which should be what it’s all about! I’m sorry she didn’t get a better title, but she’s Ultimate Supreme with extra sausage and pepperoni in our hearts. <3

    P.S. I love her hair, no matter what weird 80's hair pageant judge said.

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    whatwhat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    LOVE what you’ve done with your hair. XD

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    The two young women didn’t have much chance talking around good-Ole Micki. She certainly has ‘tude.

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    J-Nut
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Well, you’re looking great!

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    J-Nut
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Ava’s hair is beautiful and that throwback judge doesn’t know what he’s talking about. She should have won more than Princess. I love her smile!

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    tntjunky
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    No more Betty? Sad sa face :( :(
    Thanks Betty for your great attitude. And you looked great!

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Betty, over the years DearCrabby has wanted to get together with you over a few, and the rest of us have thought that was a great idea. We have to bring Icegirl over from Turkey and meet you and Max. I, for one, would LUV a redneck night out. Sounds like fun!

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    maryedith
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    What’s a ganguro girl?

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    Chicken Lips
    Posted April 13, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    A night out with Max and Betty AND rednecks! When and where, I’ll be there!

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:01 am

    It’s Gabby’s mom, I honestly have to just laugh at all you are saying and thank those who do leave her kind comments. I looked like shit, flat out, should’ve had my own h/m person but I was just taking care of the girls. Gabby only competes MAYBE once a month, for fun, so yes she both wins and loses gracefully. Someday she’ll grow into her face, for god sakes she’s only 9 and pretty sure she’ll be just fine. Winterwear, it was classy, and when I think of winter, I think of a coat. I could truly care less what a judge with an 80s hairdo says (sorry Johnny) grandma will bever get her coat back, haha! We did this for fun, Gabby just wanted to be on tv. They don’t show her winning Best Personality, but you all watched it and she truly deserved it. Can’t wait for the full recap, lol!

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:04 am

    I mean Grandma will “never” get her coat back ;) damn touch screens.

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    icegirl
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I am in!

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Wheee! Icegirl, you rock.

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    whatwhat
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Aw, Gabby’s sweet really – and I’m sure she’ll only get prettier as she gets older. Winterwear – I think if you’d cut the feathers out of the outfit or just kept it to a few on the hat it would have been a little better. I saw what you were going for with the classy vintage look, I just think it went wee bit overboard. But heck, you sew way, WAY better than I ever could. Did you make her sparkledress too?

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    WhatWhat, why yes I did, I make all of the girls clothes. This pageant crap is way too expensive for two girls to compete in! Tthank you, the vintage look is what I went for and the music was really TransSiberian Orchestra so it all flowed. Live and learn :) May put a chicken feather on every outfit outta spite now, hahaha :) Signature mark!

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    icegirl
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    @Beth, I liked Gabby. She is a beautiful little girl and she has a great personality. She seems well-grounded and from what I saw of her on TV you raised her well. Keep up the good work! Sorry about my mean comment of about her beauty dress, I am not a fan of super bright colors in general. I did like the winterwear outfit though, the feathers were a nice touch.

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    icegirl
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    @Beth this is a stupid question but I have never attended a pageant. Is the music that they play on Toddlers and Tiaras when the contestants are on stage their actual music? I have noticed that a lot of the times they play the same music on various episodes, especially for western wear I have noticed a rotation of the same 5 songs. I am wondering if the actual music used by the girls isn’t shown on tv or if a lot of contestants use the same music.

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    T&T provides the SLOWEST, most boring music for beauty and usually the family provides their music for all of the other outfits. It is not heard on tv bc/c of the copyright issues. We get an unedited dvd with all events and our actual music on it. SO funny because what you see is so cut and edited, I see why everyone hates on pageants, the moms, and the kids. Then again, some of what you see isn’t edited one bit ;)

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    @icegirl it’s ok, I am used to reading the mean stuff since Wednesday. To me, she’s beautiful, she’s my daughter :) it’s much easier to read it from strangers than to hear it from someone you will run into in real life. And, the fact she is so well behaved, loving and tests in the top 3% of the state of Ohio makes up for the Grand Supreme with the cherry on top!

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    featherhead
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Okay Beth, spill please, what was the cyberspace fight you had with Lori really about? Was it really necessary for you to be called to the principal ‘s office? I’m dying to know.

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Haha, I can’t, my family gave you class and I refuse to talk about another family or their children :) it was over something so stupid and people reading too much into things. Facebook is super top secret on my page now, lol!

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Oh and we were at said pageant stalking, but really to help a dear friend and her daughter who were competiting that day. Pageant moms actually do that kind of nice thing. It was three days before we were filmed at home and I also wanted the girls to sit and watch the whole filming experience and pay attention how it all was going to go. We had quite a few friends that day competiting

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    featherhead
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    LOL, thanks Beth, it was worth a try! Glad your FB is private, there is a lot of crazies out there.

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    BedHeadJen
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Lol S-Natch!
    I could be wrong, but I think Lori also said he doesn’t have to pay at the movies because he can’t watch the movie.
    Why would she take her blind father to the movies? Seems kinda f-ed up. Especially something like Mr. Bean.
    I can see, and sometimes I have a hard time following movie.
    She should start taking him to the dog track where he can hear the action, or a nice dinner where he can taste his food.

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    The hard part now is knowing who to accept and who the spies are, lol!

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Her sister is Zoe. We were told she coulddn’t be featured w/ Gabby b/c another set of siblings were being followedd.

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Hate to break it to you but yes. The rule in our house is if you act out or like a brat, you are done, no questions asked. And, clap for all the contestants because in the end, it is just a crown!

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    snowshoecat snowshoecat
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Aww gee darn, Beth. You’re normal and nice too. I wish you would read last year’s T&T recaps. we had some real head-spinners defend their horrific actions.

    It’s nice to get the low-down since all we see is the edited version of what we are meant to see. Emphasis drama.

    I got such a kick out of your daughters watching you sew. I loved to sew and made my boys’ baby clothes. Until they were old enough to put a stop to THAT.

    I won’t even talk about the money-saving haircuts. Treasure having girls who appreciate what you do for them.

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    Beth
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I warned them I was normal and boring, lol! I read tons last year but was in denial it would ever be us on the show! It makes it even more fun to watch and be good friends with so many people being filmed! *Most* of us are deathly boring and normal off camera :) I have 4 kids so I have 2 sons that require my attention too :) we are not a die hard pageant family 24/7. Would I be devastated if the girls wanted to quit, NO. BUT, I would be devastated my mommy slumber parties at the hotels would be over and I wouldn’t see my girlfriends as much. Yeah, we don’t live vicariously through our daughters…we live to get mommy time away :)

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    StageMom
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    We go to watch our friends compete all the time. People don’t seem to understand that some people are FRIENDS with the people they compete against, and sometimes you go to support your friends when they compete. I’ve seen people accused of stalking and it’s just stupid. Pageants are fun to watch, especially when you can take a step back and not be worried about your kids hair and makeup and routines. Team Gabby!

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    whatwhat
    Posted April 14, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Holy dang Beth, if you can sew sparklesequincupcake numbers like that, you should sell ‘em. Seriously, I was looking at the fuschia dress (which was pretty. And bright. And seriously I have no idea what the snit about the color was about, it didn’t look any brighter than any of the neon numbers we’ve seen paraded around on the show before) and I thought you must have bought it and made all the others, because it looked like one of the ones those ladies spend thousands on. Nice work!

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    Dana
    Posted April 15, 2012 at 7:04 am

    Hi Beth,
    Please don’t take this the wrong way-I thought your daughter was beautiful and did great on the routines-did you ever think of changing up her hair a bit? The updo was perfect for beauty but I thought she would look great with a longer style for the rest. Being glits pageants you can go all out with the hair!
    Dana

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    Dear Crabby
    Posted April 15, 2012 at 7:39 am

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! OMG, that was hilarious! And Michael Cera rocks, let’s not forget.

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    icegirl
    Posted April 15, 2012 at 8:18 am

    @Stagemom. It looks to me like many pageant moms (@Beth and Ava’s mom are not included in this grouping) like to make up rumors and thrive in this type of drama. Alaska’s mom probably knew full well that Gabby and Beth didn’t go to the pageant to scout and spy on Alaska, she probably made up that excuse because she likes the drama. I was looking on those voy pageant boards (power to you if you can read or navigate those things) and a lot of it is pageant mom’s gossiping. @Beth, I admire you for not getting caught up in this type of trivial drama.

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    flalady
    Posted April 16, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Good for her! If she only competes for fun, she’s a lot better adjusted than most of these kids. I LOVED the winterwear outfit, but I love retro and antique clothing. Someday, when Alaska is waiting tables and Gabby is studying for her medical boards, she’ll look back and laugh! Go Gabby!

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    Pat Ledoux
    Posted April 17, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Betty, don’t leave us, Toddlers & Tiaras is nothing without you!

    Crabby, again with a stupendous recap that makes me fall on my ass laughing !!!!!

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    Joy
    Posted April 18, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Alaska is cute not beautiful, but her mother has created a monster. She is clearly full of herself, not an appealing trait. Poor Gabby she is not ugly, she is just average looking. Maybe pageants should not be her thing. If Alaska came South to do pageants she would be put in her place quickly, and would be chewed up and spit out by our little Southern Belles. I would love to see Mckenzie Meyers put Alaska in her place, now that would be interesting TV.

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