Howdy Folks. I'm here to tell ya that my Ma did it again. That's right, she done got me all gussied up this year for the annual Freedom Festival Baby Contest. I'll have to admit that I did look cuter than a bug in a rug and so did the judges. I got me a shiny metal and a chance to get my picture taken a few hundred times. 
I also got to ride my fancy red, white, and blue buggy that my pa and ma made for me. Whoo Weee, I tell ya I'd done never seen so many kind folk in these here parts, smilin' and clapin' as we made our way down the parade route. 
I'd never had so much fun! Gosh, thanks to all of my posse who come out to cheer and support a little cherry blossom like me. Ya done me good and I love ya.--Miss Maille Louise
