It's early on Sunday morning, hair is being done,
hoop skirt on, check
full length white gown on, check
white gloves, check
7 ft. cape is in the car, check
tiara bobby pinned into place, check.
A day in the life of a 'Little Queen' on parade day, has just begun. This was Paige's first experience walking in a procession as Petaluma Holy Ghost Portuguese Society's 'little queen'. She did better than expected.
Let's just say, she took on her new role seriously. Queen wave and all.
Until.....
well, I knew something was bound to happen, and it did. But we all laugh about it now. After the procession, back at the hall, as tradition goes, the Senior Queen releases a white dove.
She released it and it decided to do a dive bomb move.
Heading straight for.........
Paige's tiara.
Where it perched until someone grabbed a hold of it.
But in queen like fashion, Paige held her composure, for the most part. I now know for certain, animals really respond well and can sense when there's an extreme animal lover in the crowd.
All was better after some food and a little Barbie playtime:)
To explain what this parade is all about, click on "My Portuguese Heritage"
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hi nancy...they are all so adorable....and YES!!! the dove did know an animal lover....too cute !!!!
looks like a good time was had by all...
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Miss America doesn't have to put up with that cr*p! :)
@texwisgirl, you are absolutely right!
At least it didn't poop on her head!
She looks gorgous - that must have been so fun for her!
I'm with Jent.. I thought that was where the story was going!! I bet she had a blast!!
Oh MY! Ummm....I have to say this is pretty sweet...and that you captured it all is priceless:)
I love it! (Although i wouldn't have had it been me;))
What a little champ, staying so calm!
First Paige is a beauty! But I can't stop laughing at that picture. What a moment! She is a trooper!
That is absolutely adorable! Love it :)
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It's okay Katie, I can't stop laughing either! What's even more funny is if you enlarge the photo above the zoomed in one, is everyone else's reaction...hysterical!
That bird! What a pic to capture! Glad barbies made it all better, lol.
I really enjoy these local small town events, lots of charm. Richard from the Amish settlement of Lebanon,Pa.
I actually think that the photo with the dove is very special and beautiful. She really held her composure like a true animal lover. And good about the dove not pooping, of course.
I don't really understand what this little parade is all about - I don't think we have such things in UK. But she does look pretty!
@Canyon Girl, I am with you and so is Paige....she has since asked me to print out the photo so she can look at the dove on her at any time she chooses, which I think is so sweet:) Thank you.
@Weaver, I have just updated the post with a link at the end, which will explain what the parade is all about:) Thank you.
Such a precious picture; and the experience is so unique - it will definitely make the family history books.
I'm sure somehwere it is written that when a dove lands on your tiara your life is a lucky one! What a champ!
This is so wonderful. It is such a great way to teach faith and history.
Love the pictures, love the story.
She is truly a girl who will be able to handle any situation. A very smart calm girl. She looks beautiful. B
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