Children’s Portrait Contest: Alexis

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Please share your comments for the judges.  Judging will be conducted Friday, June 20 with the winner to be announced on our blog by 5:00 PM.

Photojeania is a Des Moines area fine art portrait studio specializing in creative children’s photography and is the sponsor for the Clive Festival Childrens Portrait Contest.  www.photojeania.com

The Clive Festival is an annual, Des Moines area community festival offering events and activities for adults and children of all ages. www.clivefestival.com

110 Comments so far

  1. Amy Barber June 17th, 2008 5:08 pm

    Precious picture!!

  2. Diane Gulick June 17th, 2008 5:24 pm

    This is such an angelic face. Wouldn’t you love to have this little girl walking up your isle as your flower girl. What a smile!

  3. Jacky Sklenar June 17th, 2008 5:29 pm

    Darling!!!! She is the cutest!

  4. Lindsay Stanford June 17th, 2008 5:34 pm

    What a little cutie! Let alone life’s little miracle! She’d bring happy tears to everyone who attends a wedding where she is the flower girl.

  5. Amy Barber June 17th, 2008 5:43 pm

    She is so precious! Such natural beauty to her. I can’t wait to have her as my flower girl and walk down the aisle in front of me.

  6. Cori Smith June 17th, 2008 5:48 pm

    This little angel is a true miracle!!! She is full of joy and happiness- just perfect for a bride’s special day!

  7. Vicki Woodward June 17th, 2008 6:02 pm

    What a precious little girl!

  8. Kelly June 17th, 2008 6:13 pm

    WHAT a cutie! She’s a precious little miracle!

  9. Julie June 17th, 2008 6:27 pm

    WOWOWOW!!!! What a cutie-patootie! Alexis is such a gorgeous miracle! How can you not drop everything for that smile from an angel?!?!?!

  10. Heather June 17th, 2008 6:34 pm

    So cute! She could be my flower girl any day!!!

  11. Kristen Gruntorad June 17th, 2008 6:37 pm

    Alexis is a true miracle from God….considering what this little girl has been through in her short life…I have never seen her without a smile on her face!!!!

  12. Pat Bangert June 17th, 2008 6:42 pm

    Alexis is an inspiration to anyone who knows her story. She would be beautiful as a flower girl and a happy one!

  13. Phil Bangert June 17th, 2008 6:44 pm

    She is a happy,pretty girl that is a joy to be around. A very special little girl.

  14. Jessica Petersen June 17th, 2008 6:46 pm

    How cute!

  15. Kristen June 17th, 2008 6:50 pm

    Alexis’ has such a wonderful personality to go along with that beautiful face!

  16. Kelli Basler June 17th, 2008 6:55 pm

    Wish I was getting married so she could be my flower girl! What a beautiful girl.

  17. Kathryn Barber June 17th, 2008 7:02 pm

    A beautiful child of God’s - truly a precious miracle. Her smile and bright eyes shines forth her love of life. Alexis is a joy to all who know her.

  18. Susan Mackey June 17th, 2008 7:09 pm

    I have never seen Alexis without a happy face and a great attitude. This picture captures her “full of LIFE” way of living.

  19. Beth June 17th, 2008 7:13 pm

    WOW! This little girl is ADROABLE!! We have a WINNER!!

  20. Mark Riley June 17th, 2008 7:19 pm

    Simply Adorable.

  21. Jennifer Downs June 17th, 2008 7:23 pm

    What a beautiful little girl and to think of what she has had to overcome in her short life. You should be very proud of her :)

  22. Ann Bonde June 17th, 2008 7:29 pm

    Such a little angel! Simply beautiful. Could not imagine a more precious little girl in a wedding :)

  23. Jessica Brown June 17th, 2008 7:40 pm

    Such an amazing soul! She is truely a blessing to anyone who has known her stuggle and how strong she is! Gorgeous picture, she looks adorable as always!

  24. Sharon North June 17th, 2008 7:49 pm

    This is a beautiful little girl who is never without a smile. She would make the very best flower girl ever.

  25. Glenn North June 17th, 2008 7:50 pm

    Who could resist this precious little girl with the beautiful smile and happy disposition!!!

  26. Angie Beal June 17th, 2008 7:56 pm

    Amazing how beautiful Alexis is in a flower girl dress! :)
    Most beautiful Child!

  27. Jessica Kramer June 17th, 2008 7:58 pm

    There are too many words to describe what a beautiful girl Alexis is. She is truly a MIRACLE!

  28. Jenni June 17th, 2008 8:00 pm

    What a beautiful smile Alexis shares with the world. Along with that smile comes the most wonderful and spunky personality!

  29. Justin June 17th, 2008 8:02 pm

    She has a beautiful face with a vibrant personality to go along with it. She’d make THE BEST flower girl!

  30. Jamie June 17th, 2008 8:05 pm

    What a perfect little flower girl and COVER girl! She’s gorgeous and as sweet as can be!!

  31. Lindsey Wheatley June 17th, 2008 8:15 pm

    She is absolutely beautiful and her smile lights the world! We are all blessed to have Alexis in our lives! I know she will look gorgeous walking down my isle someday! :)

  32. Rebecca Mitchell June 17th, 2008 8:17 pm

    She is beautiful!

  33. Donna June 17th, 2008 8:27 pm

    Alexis is one of the most beautiful of God’s little children! Alexis would make a wonderful flower girl!!!! Count my vote for Alexis!

  34. Amy Donner June 17th, 2008 8:57 pm

    Alexis is a precious gift from god and you can count on me for my vote. God Bless you Alexis! love you!!!

  35. Holly Armstrong June 17th, 2008 8:59 pm

    How precious! She’s a little angel!

  36. Darby Bishop Glime June 17th, 2008 9:01 pm

    I’d get married again if I had a flower girl this adorable. She looks perfect.

  37. Jen Launderville June 17th, 2008 9:32 pm

    What an absolutely gorgeous girl! The picture is just precious!!!

  38. Adam Nieland June 17th, 2008 10:56 pm

    Awwww!! By far the cutetest little girl I have ever seen. An obvious choice amongst the others!!

  39. Kelly Brown June 18th, 2008 4:39 am

    What a sweetie!

  40. Robin Nieland June 18th, 2008 4:59 am

    Woot Woot! Alexis has the spunk and personality to match her beauty. We are so blessed!

  41. Carissa Beer June 18th, 2008 5:30 am

    She is absolutely adorable — what a sweetheart!

  42. Libby June 18th, 2008 5:32 am

    She is so cute, Love you Alexis!!

  43. Christe Gasser June 18th, 2008 5:52 am

    This beautiful girl has it all! She’s precious AND courageous!!

  44. Sylvia Rodriguez June 18th, 2008 6:06 am

    What a beautiful little girl..Look at her smile, it would definitely win your heart over!!

  45. Ginny Weigand June 18th, 2008 6:21 am

    Lovely little princess. Love you.

  46. Shari June 18th, 2008 6:23 am

    What a gorgeous smile and a precious girl!
    She’s make any bride proud.

  47. Amanda June 18th, 2008 6:24 am

    What a beautiful, sweet little girl! Alexis would make a wonderful flower girl!

  48. Allene June 18th, 2008 6:25 am

    Those blonde curls and that sparkling smile make for a winning combination!

  49. Brenda Shank June 18th, 2008 6:35 am

    Wow! What a stunning little girl! If she is not a model she should be! She is all a flower girl should be.

  50. Rose Nieland June 18th, 2008 7:04 am

    This is by far the most beautiful flower girl in the world with personality to match!

  51. tatum June 18th, 2008 7:17 am

    How adorable. That girl is so darn cute.

  52. Glenn June 18th, 2008 8:01 am

    What a beautiful and wonderful smile. Her smile is just a glimpse of her personality and charm. Any bride would love to have her as a flower girl.

  53. Lora Ortiguera June 18th, 2008 8:22 am

    She’s such a cutie (and so well behaved)! :) Miss Alexis is one of our little miracles and I know she’d be a fabulous flower girl!

  54. Jess Rebhuhn June 18th, 2008 8:26 am

    Absolutely adorable… U have found your winner here!

  55. JAYLE June 18th, 2008 8:28 am

    SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL, SHE IS DEFINATLY A MIRACLE OF GOD…SHE IS A STRONG LITTLE GIRL…..
    SHE IS THE CUTEST FLOWER GIRL OF THEM ALL!!!!

  56. Glenn June 18th, 2008 8:30 am

    What a beautiful child and wonderful smile. This is only a glimpse into Alexis’s personality and charm. Any bride would love to have her as a flower girl.

  57. Heather Riley June 18th, 2008 8:31 am

    What a precious child! Beautiful, charming, and courageous, all rolled into one darling little 3-year-old!

  58. Shane June 18th, 2008 8:46 am

    Now there’s an adorable little girl whose presence reflects the love of an awe inspiring God.

  59. Kathi June 18th, 2008 8:53 am

    Simply adorable! She is definitely Clive’s cutest three- year-old!

  60. Rachel June 18th, 2008 8:54 am

    WOW! she looks adorable in this picture. I can’t believe how far she has come after her tough start to life. Your little miracle has become such a beautiful little girl. God is awesome!

  61. Tammy June 18th, 2008 9:00 am

    Wow! Alexis, you are a beautiful little girl. Keep smiling!

  62. Cara June 18th, 2008 9:12 am

    What an angel! Love that smile!

  63. Allison June 18th, 2008 9:15 am

    What a beautiful precious little girl. She has a natural beauty about her, and look at that smile! Keep smiling ALexis. Your so precious and steal everyones heart!

  64. Robin June 18th, 2008 9:16 am

    Too cute! She is a true miracle.

  65. Missy June 18th, 2008 9:23 am

    Alexis’ story is as beautiful and inspiring as that sweet smile and those bright shining eyes. She looks so angelic and ANY bride would be completely blessed to have her as their flower girl. God has given us a miracle in the form of an adorable little girl with a very sweet personality.

  66. Janet Barthel June 18th, 2008 9:25 am

    This miracle baby has grown into a beautiful child. What a smile! She is a sweetie.

  67. Brianna Sayre Geiser June 18th, 2008 9:41 am

    Soooo cute! She is already a winner in my book!

  68. Patty Rosado June 18th, 2008 9:49 am

    DEar Amy,
    Alexis is simply adorable not to mention BEAUTIFUL. I think she has a natural talent for pictures. All of her pictures are beautiful. Thanks you for making me part of her life. I love you both & I agree with the comment before she is already a winner to me as well. Good luck.

    Patty
    Alex, Adrian & Baby

  69. The Pote Family - Steve, Crystal, Quinten and Gavin June 18th, 2008 10:00 am

    Alexis is such a precious beautiful miracle! Her story is an inspiration. She is adorable!!

  70. Missy Krile June 18th, 2008 10:16 am

    Beautiful! It’s the smile that captures the heart! She is sure to win this! What a blessing, she has come so far! It’s been a joy to see how much she’s grown!
    Good luck! :)

  71. Christina Radke June 18th, 2008 10:30 am

    Alexis is such a cutie!! I love her hair and smile!!

  72. Keri Renze June 18th, 2008 10:41 am

    What an adorable little angel!!!! She’s a natural!!!

  73. Allison Reece June 18th, 2008 11:10 am

    Amy!
    She’s such a doll! Love the curls!! I enjoy teaching her at POG! So glad we met. Good Luck! :)

  74. Ashley Bonde June 18th, 2008 12:25 pm

    What a pretty little princess!!

  75. Laura Bonde June 18th, 2008 12:26 pm

    sooooooooo pretty!!

  76. Great Auntie Dawn June 18th, 2008 12:40 pm

    She is by far the cutest and has the personality to match! She is the most adorable little girl I have had the pleasure of knowing and is my favorite “God’s little miracle!” Love her!!

  77. Jenn June 18th, 2008 1:49 pm

    Alexis Ann is such a precious little girl! She is so darn cute and fun to be around! I love her so much and my vote goes to her! :) Love you!

  78. Danette Lynd June 18th, 2008 2:11 pm

    This is the sweetest. What a perfect capture of Alexis when she gives you one of her knock-out smiles, great job Alexis and Photojeania!

  79. dara June 18th, 2008 2:36 pm

    Alexis is a miracle baby and what a beautiful little girl she has become. I love this picture!!!!! her smile is contagious!!!! and the photographer captured it right on!!

  80. Bev Bonde June 18th, 2008 2:43 pm

    Alexis you are a true Gift From God, I see a winner here!!!

  81. Ken Bonde June 18th, 2008 2:44 pm

    Pretty Little Angel and a sure winner!!

  82. Ronnette June 18th, 2008 2:50 pm

    Alexis is just a doll. . .what a total cutie! Check out those curls, and her smile - innocent and perfect all in one package!

  83. Gloria Schulte June 18th, 2008 7:10 pm

    If you want a ham, this is the one to choose.
    Her personality is as cute as she is.
    She is a miracle child with a lot to offer.

  84. Loreen Andreasen June 19th, 2008 2:56 am

    This is a beautiful little girl, looking innocent and angelic in this picture. A perfect flower girl.

  85. Mary June 19th, 2008 4:05 am

    What a beautiful child. Would love to have her lead me down on my wedding day. Hope she wins as she is a winner all the way.

  86. tom June 19th, 2008 4:06 am

    I vote for her, as the perfect flower girl

  87. Pattie Klein June 19th, 2008 6:01 am

    What a little beauty Alexis is! Her miraculous life story is an inspiration to us all. She is such a charmer and so full of life. She truly deserves to win - not only is she obviously the most gorgeous of all the flower girls, she has the personality for the job!!

  88. Justin Barber June 19th, 2008 7:04 am

    What a beautiful little girl. She is the prettiest flower girl in the world and would be perfect representative for the Clive festival. That angelic face with a great personality to go along with it. She is definitely the winner here.

  89. DIANE June 19th, 2008 7:27 am

    What a beautiful child, a gift from God.

  90. Theresa Underwood June 19th, 2008 7:31 am

    This child is perfect for the flower girl. Her dress and the flowers in her hair along with the beautiful face you just can not pick her! It’s as though she is looking up into the heavens with a wonderful smile on her face and God is smiling back! I just love the poto and she is so cute!! Clive would be missing out if they didn’t pick this one!

  91. L S Jensen June 19th, 2008 7:40 am

    Alexis - She is certainly a gift from God she deserves to receive the title.

  92. L S Jensen June 19th, 2008 7:42 am

    Alexis deserves the title she is God’s gift to her friends , relatives and all aquaintences.

  93. Twyla Armstrong June 19th, 2008 7:59 am

    Clive couldn’t find a better representative than this glowing angel. Imagine being so charming at such a young age, she’s gonna knock em out all her life! Who can’t envy that beautiful face and smile and frame of hair?! What a girl. Go Alexis.

  94. Ina Rae June 19th, 2008 8:16 am

    What a smile - really a little beauty and the
    personality to match. I would definitely vote
    for her.

  95. Vivian June 19,2008 June 19th, 2008 9:06 am

    Alexis has my vote. She has been a princess since I started taking care of her as a baby. Her sweet personality and her beauty make her the perfect candidate.

  96. Aron Nieland June 19th, 2008 10:21 am

    Cute Cute Cute… what a doll!!

  97. Lacey Johnson June 19th, 2008 12:11 pm

    This little girl is the most adorable and inspirational child I know of. Hearing her stories and then seeing pictures of her amazes me. It’s hard to believe a child that has been through so much could always have such an angelic smile on her face. She’s absolutely precious =]

  98. Alynn Smith June 19th, 2008 1:06 pm

    Absolutely Precious! Want an angel :)

  99. Terri and Sydney June 19th, 2008 1:19 pm

    Alexis is the perfect little girl to represent Clive! With looks that melt your heart and a story that is truly a miracle she is the obvious pick!

  100. Mallory Koster June 19th, 2008 1:28 pm

    Gorgeous!! She is the prettiest of them all. Love this little girl! Her smile could melt anyone’s heart :)

  101. Michele Alexander June 19th, 2008 6:24 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!! Alexis definitely gets my vote! What an angelic little face and sweet personality to match!

  102. Jenna Boomsma June 19th, 2008 7:09 pm

    What a beautiful girl! Her hair is gorgeous and she has the cutest smile :)

  103. Becka Coon June 19th, 2008 7:20 pm

    She is absolutely darling!! What a beautiful little girl.

  104. michele & jim anderson June 19th, 2008 7:33 pm

    shes absolutely gorgeous!

  105. Erin Hall June 19th, 2008 8:05 pm

    Alexis has become such a beautiful girl! I can’t believe how much she has grown. Her parents must be very proud!

  106. Amber Thorson June 19th, 2008 9:04 pm

    Alexis is a shining star! She is absolutely beautiful!

  107. Rachel Sigwarth June 19th, 2008 9:20 pm

    Alexis is adorable and such a little honey! …And she’s got the cutest personality to match. I’ve never met a little girl with such a big heart. She is a gift from God.

  108. Darrin June 20th, 2008 9:19 am

    What an angel!! Simply beautiful!!

  109. Michelle Salazar June 20th, 2008 12:57 pm

    What a doll. She is 100% flower girl material. Her personality is also very sweet. She lights up the room when she walks in. Just imagine how wonderful she would lighten up a wedding.

  110. Mary Amadeo June 20th, 2008 8:33 pm

    What a little cutie. Her beauty radiates from the inside out. She’s truly a special gift from God. Love that sweet smile!

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