* The day Raymie meets Louisiana Elefante and Beverly Tapinski. These two girls become Raymie's best friends, and they help her through the difficult time she is going through. Louisiana is a confident and outgoing girl, while Beverly is shy and insecure. Raymie learns a lot from both of them, and she grows as a person because of their friendship.
* The day Raymie enters the Little Miss Central Florida Tiara Pageant. This is a big moment for Raymie, as it represents her chance to prove herself and earn her father's love. Raymie works hard to prepare for the pageant, and she ultimately wins the crown.
* The day Raymie learns the truth about her father. This is another pivotal moment in the book, as it helps Raymie to finally let go of her anger and resentment. Raymie learns that her father did not leave her on purpose, and that he loves her very much.
* The day Raymie finds happiness. In the end, Raymie finds happiness with her mother and her friends. She learns to accept herself for who she is, and she realizes that she doesn't need her father's approval to be happy.