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 !!!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a good time was had by all...
always a pleasure to visit with you, my friend
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Miss America doesn't have to put up with that cr*p! :)
ReplyDelete@texwisgirl, you are absolutely right!
ReplyDeleteAt least it didn't poop on her head!
ReplyDeleteShe 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!!
ReplyDeleteOh MY! Ummm....I have to say this is pretty sweet...and that you captured it all is priceless:)
ReplyDeleteI love it! (Although i wouldn't have had it been me;))
What a little champ, staying so calm!
ReplyDeleteFirst Paige is a beauty! But I can't stop laughing at that picture. What a moment! She is a trooper!
ReplyDeleteThat 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!
ReplyDeleteThat bird! What a pic to capture! Glad barbies made it all better, lol.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy these local small town events, lots of charm. Richard from the Amish settlement of Lebanon,Pa.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDelete@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.
ReplyDelete@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.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure somehwere it is written that when a dove lands on your tiara your life is a lucky one! What a champ!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful. It is such a great way to teach faith and history.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, love the story.
ReplyDeleteShe 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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