As promised in last week’s caption contest, here’s the second in a series of three photos, leading up to my birthday.
The photo above is also pre-motherhood (duh) in my pageant days. I was first runner-up in the Miss Wisconsin USA pageant. I have only fond memories left, since the bod is totally gone. You’ll know what I mean in the final photo I post next week.
A current one.
Again, I think I’ve held true to my claim that I’m posting photos that look nothing like my profile pic. Again, I’m showing a photo I swore to myself I’d never show you.
And again, I’m offering a signed copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating Mothers and Daughters
So keeping in mind last week’s flattering photo, how would you caption this one?
I’ll accept captions until Wednesday 8 PM Central Time, and post the winning caption on Thursday.
And if you’d like to see the final photo, I encourage you to subscribe to a feed below to get a reminder. I WON’T BE POSTING THE LINK ANYWHERE!
Just sayin’.
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3:25 pm
Err, caption? it’s a very nice photo of you.
3:28 pm
Well, I’m gonna steal a line from a song.
“Black Velvet, if you please”
4:08 pm
I don’t have a caption, but I disagree on one point. I see much resemblance to your present photo. Happy WW. Mine’s up.
4:27 pm
Geez, I remember that day! Nice duct taped b00bs (no more flat chest–that stuff works like a charm!) and vaseline smile–oh those were the good ol’ days!
As for a caption? How about…
“Here she comes–Miss 1st Runner Up Wisconsin USA!”
HOLY COW! Larissa???? I didn’t even know you read this blog! Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce the photographer for this shot. Or was that Joel??
4:32 pm
First of all, you’re beautiful, as mentioned above, but the only caption I could think of would be something like:
“These shoes are killing me, why didn’t I bring the flip flops?”
Or something to that effect
4:45 pm
Here’s mine: And the 1st prize goes to…. Kellie AND her hair!
Seriously – you look pretty fabulous. I’ve never looked like that. Can’t blame my kids 100% either…
4:53 pm
Oh – you are all so sweet! But you haven’t seen next week’s photo yet.
And Donna — That profile pic is from about 5 years ago. A LOT can happen in 5 years;))
5:29 pm
“I have to keep smiling and pretend that my dress just didn’t rip a little more than the slit is supposed to be. Oh I hope the judges don’t notice!”
Great picture by the way!
6:22 pm
“I knew I should have worn pant1es….”
6:23 pm
“My cheeks are killing me – thank heaven’s I put some vaseline on my teeth!”
We are so alike my dear. Although I doubt very much if I will every post any old pageant photos….LOL However, you did inspire me for this week’s WW.
Hugs,
Holly
6:49 pm
Hey sweets…nothing kitschy or catchy at the moment, just a big WOWZA!
7:22 pm
That pin better hold up.
8:45 pm
Kelly, you are one hot momma!
I’m too stunned to caption at this time!
8:51 pm
wow! a beauty queen! u looks so pretty…
9:51 pm
Mama Mia… thatza spicy meatball!
(I’m going to caption… but I’m not entering the competition since I’ve already won that book !!! Yeah.)
9:56 pm
or… to make a play on when your friends called you kelly smelly.
How about:
Kelly Petroleum Jelly
What’s so funny is that it was LARISSA (who commented above) that called me that!
10:05 pm
from Equine … to Divine!!!!!
10:10 pm
or… a little play on an Elvis song:
“All I Needed Was The Reign”
10:15 pm
“Now, why did they give me the number 19??? Everyone can see I’m a TEN!”
11:14 pm
You’re all going to die when you see the pic next week. You’ll have a field day with it;)
11:35 pm
My caption: “Can I wipe this plastered smile off my face yet?”
Not that your smile looks like that, you look very nice! I just know how I felt after getting pictures taken all day on my wedding day.
1:46 am
If that slit goes any higher I’ll not be wearing a dress, I’ll be wearing a superhero cape
6:06 am
“Do I hear fourteen hundred? Fourteen hundred? Down in the front, we have fourteen hundred….fifteen, do I hear fifteen? This is grade ‘A’ beauty here folks, 19th in the lot, you won’t find better than this…”
Beauty Auctioneering…it’s the big leagues for auctioneers.
6:07 am
No caption, just comment: You are truly a beautiful lady! Enjoying the comments too.
6:39 am
No Caption, but it is a lovely photo!
8:23 am
How about: “The smile? Don’t let it fool you. You think it’s nerve wracking to get up in front of these judges? Just wait until motherhood when the “judges” kick, scream, and thrash. There is no stage and the flowers they hand you may be dandelions, but they are more beautiful than any bundle of roses you can imagine. Ms. Mom 2007.”
10:57 am
I’m gonna think on the caption but as a former pageant girl (who didn’t go to your level of competition) and now a pageant mom….You look gorgeous!
Based on the series of photo’s- I’m thinking something like
“Cinderella Story” or Rags to Riches but don’t hold me to those just yet – ha ha!
11:52 am
“Remember to breath.”
Have a friend that made it up to 4th runner up of Miss California USA. Ah, well, what a different path that would have led to.
12:11 pm
Pamela’s got it wrong…it should be “From divine TO equine”!
12:47 pm
Good looking!
Happy WW!
2:36 pm
Lady in Black
or Beauty in Black
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