Most princess stories begin the same way: A girl is trapped in a tower, locked behind a door or facing a challenge that seems impossible.

By the end, she finds her freedom. Sometimes it comes through magic, but often it comes through courage and the people by her side who refuse to stop believing in her.

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Makenna Hiebert is a bright, energetic five year old. She has piercing blue eyes, golden hair and a laugh that could fill any room.

She loves princesses — especially Rapunzel, the one who found her own way out of the tower.

Two years ago, Maken

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