Miss North Dakota

This has been a very exciting week for Maia. This week, she took part in the Little Sisters program during the Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant. As part of the program, each girl is matched up with a contestant to be sisters for the week.
Maia was matched up with an incredibly sweet 17-year-old big sister named Megan. She loved every minute of their time together!

Allison Irgens, Maia's personal hair dresser, helps her get ready before the show.

Maia and her big sister, Miss James River Valley Megan Ockert of Cathay, N.D. What a gorgeous pair!

Maia (green dress) and Megan (black dress) unwind after Friday's preliminary competition with some dancing at the Miss N.D. gala.

Joining in to do the Macarena with the other contestants and Little Sisters.

Getting ready to go on stage - Maia smiles for the camera next to her spot in the dressing room.

Maia presents Megan with a rose during the evening gown portion of the competition.

Maia (yellow hat, second from left) and the other Little Sisters play dress-up during their special musical number during the pageant.

Gloves, necklaces, bracelets and heels - what fun to play dress up for the crowd!

Megan and Maia say their good-byes - and Megan signs Maia's program from the event. They had such a good time together!

Maia with Miss North Dakota 2007 Annette Olson.