On Thursday Liv and I spent time at Prairie Heights nursing home calling bingo. I was fun, especially because I have never done it before! Lori also brought chocolate chip cookies to share with everyone and they were so good! At the very end things got a little crazy because bingo ball O-62 was lost and we couldn’t find it. As it turned out, it never made it out of the box! Liv and I are both relieved it wasn’t lost, though I hope no one needed O-62! It was a fun evening overall, and I left knowing Liv and I are great bingo callers! 🙂

Rachel Wanger

2016 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights

“A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.” That was obvious on Friday, February 5th, as girls from young to old spent the evening with their dads at the Inver Grove Heights Parks and Rec sponsored ‘Daddy Daughter Date Night’. The Inver Grove Heights Royalty and their dads enjoyed dinner, music, dancing and activities. It was a great opportunity to connect with our dads and many members of our community while we made lasting memories.

Liv Swenson

2016 Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

Thursday February 4th Stephanie and I went to Prairie Heights Nursing Home and played bingo.  It was so much fun!  Stephanie was yelling out the numbers and I tried but was not loud enough.  I am pretty shy sometimes.  I got to do the fun job of spinning the wheel and then handed the numbers to Stephanie.  The people there are very serious about their bingo. They said we did a great job and invited us back.

Olivia Aura-Juarez

2016 Inver Grove Heights Junior Princess

On Saturday, January 30th, my royal sisters and I celebrated winter in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Grand Day Parade. During the parade line up we met other royal courts including the St. Paul Winter Carnival Junior Royalty. We exchanged buttons, took photos, and also enjoyed talking with the Winter Carnival Klondike Kate’s. Despite the rain,  the parade route was packed with families since it was a nice warm winter day. The crowd was really excited and it made me feel happy and excited too! I loved taking part in such a wonderful winter celebration.

Taylor Rose Ambrose

2016 Inver Grove Heights Little Princess

On Saturday, January 30th, my royal sisters and I celebrated winter in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Grand Day Parade. During the parade line up we met other royal courts including the St. Paul Winter Carnival Junior Royalty. We exchanged buttons, took photos, and also enjoyed talking with the Winter Carnival Klondike Kate’s. Despite the rain,  the parade route was packed with families since it was a nice warm winter day. The crowd was really excited and it made me feel happy and excited too! I loved taking part in such a wonderful winter celebration.

Taylor Ambrose
2016 Little Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

On January 29th, my royal ladies and I attended the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation. We witnessed the 130th Royal family being crowned with the theme of entertainment. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had and amazing to see everyone joining in “The coolest Celebration on Earth”.  Definitely a night to remember!

On Saturday, January 23rd, we had a great time at the Winter Carnival’s Crowns and Gowns Fashion Show. The current royal family as well as the Queen of the Snows candidates walked down the runway dressed in amazing outfits, all graciously provided by Dress Barn, Frank Murphy, and Glitz. Stephanie, Liv, Olivia, and I were in awe of the gorgeous dresses they had! All of the candidates looked amazing and walked down the runway with confidence. We had an especially fun time rooting for Mallory West, a 2004 Inver Grove Heights Ambassador, who is also a Queen of the Snows candidate. Overall, it was such a fun time! Although I am sad to see the 2015 Winter Carnival royal family give up their titles, I can hardly wait until Friday for the royal coronation, and then Saturday for the parade!

Rachel Wanger

2016 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights

On Sunday, January 10th, my royal family attended the St. Paul Winter Carnival Junior Royalty Coronation. We supported the Junior Royalty candidates and outgoing court by sitting in the enormous sparkle section. It was an exciting and entertaining coronation.  At the reception we talked with the Queen of the Snows candidates and the 2015 King Boreas. We welcomed the newly crowned Junior Royalty and took pictures together. After signing the memory books for the outgoing court, we enjoyed refreshments with other royal families.  Best cake ever! The evening was great fun.

Taylor Rose Ambrose

2016 Inver Grove Heights Little Princess

On Thursday, January 7^th, I attended the Winter Carnival Queen of Snows Candidate Diner with Miss Inver Grove Heights, Stephanie. This event introduces us to the 18 candidates who will be running for the 2016 Winter Carnival Royal Court. We were able to learn each candidate’s sponsor, their past and future goals, and why they want to be a part of the royal court. They also answered “fishbowl” questions and sang the traditional candidate song set to the tune of ‘Frosty the Snowman.’ Stephanie and I had a great time mingling with the candidates and past carnival members.

Throughout the Queen of Snows candidacy, please help us cheer on one of our very own, Mallory West, a 2005 Inver Grove Heights Ambassador. We wish her and the rest of the candidates the best of luck on this journey!

Liv Swenson

2016 Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

I had a nice meeting  with my sponsor Jim Norton of Custom Products and Services, Inc. in Inver Grove Heights.  I have visited his business before, but this time I learned a whole lot more about what kind business it is and what they build.   I got to share stories about my adventures and all of the new  things I have learned.  I talked about the parades we have done so far in other communities, the Clouds choir we participated in at the Mall of America, the Walk to End Hunger and my adopt a family service project.  I thanked Jim Norton for sponsoring me because I am  really happy to have this opportunity to grow.

Taylor Rose Ambrose

2016 Inver Grove Heights Little Princess