A Girl With a Feather

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I didn't pull the camera out too often yesterday, mostly because we were running a whole host of errands while still trying to keep it fun for Rory. (please ignore the bad and inconsistent white balance in these photos - they were taken in all sorts of light, none of which was ideal)


Starting the morning off with Miss Jennifer getting a feather in her hair. She wasn't excited at all as you can tell. Jennifer had chosen a sweet petite pink feather, but Rory wanted nothing to do with it. She had her mind made up that it was going to be the electric blue/purple feather.
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Waiting for our lunch at McDougals. Yes, she chose the same place Brian and I ate at last week. She said they have the best dips and she wanted to eat outside. Funny. She only used ketchup yesterday.
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Daddy and the birthday girl.
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We were driving along when Brian slammed on the brakes and pulled over and said to take advantage of this cute door. Once again, not great lighting and I snapped 5 pictures in about 15 seconds so I didn't get to take full advantage, but we were on a schedule (not to mention Rory was convinced we were going to be arrested for trespassing).
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Because I typically have chemo on Thursday, I spent all day yesterday thinking it was Thursday and today would be Friday. Woke up this morning thinking it was Friday. But it's Wednesday. On today's agenda is a Neulasta shot at the doctor's office and spending a few minutes with my friend Barbara who finishes up her 6 rounds of chemo today.


Comments

everythingismeowsome said…
I love Brian for slamming on the brakes because he found a great backdrop!! Good job, Brian!

Hope you get into the swing of your new chemo routine soon. You are one tough mama.
7:43 AM
KrisJ said…
SO CUTE!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! CUTENESS! And ya the door is soo cool!
2:07 PM
Joy said…
You're turning Brian into a great photographer! How awesome he spotted the beautiful door for a shoot.

I'm with Rory - the blue/purple feather rocks! : )
4:10 PM
Annie B. said…
I especially LOVE the one where you are in the mirror taking her picture and she is super smiley!!!
11:19 PM
Shelly said…
That is the most adorable thing, ever!!! And I love that she can still wear the hairbow with the feather! She's precious! Happy 5th Birthday! Why does it have to go SO fast?
1:50 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
(so late to this post...)

Can you give Brian a high five for me for the whole slamming on the brakes thing?! I love the feather... and her expression in the salon! So cute!
8:14 AM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
PS - the white balance isn't as bad as I think YOU think it is...
8:15 AM
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