361/365

361/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

Oh me? Just sipping air out of this tea cup that's sitting on top of my old fairy tale anthology book in this dead field that I love to play in.

What did you do today?

That's annoying. I'm sorry.

Rachel and I decided to go take some pictures this afternoon right before sunset. I was wanting something to use for my next project. That's right! I have an idea! Year twenty five is not the last you'll hear from me!

I'm sorry again.

So I may use some of these pictures, I may not. But either way, it was really fun. Rachel's directions were really awesome, too.

Okay...run in circles!
Now...act like this is your FAVORITE place ever. Like you own it.
Umm...stand like that.
Turn around?
Hahahahahah WHOA...terrible.

Pure genius.

Here's one more:


MOM! I'm sorry! Please don't get mad that I wore the skirt from my $300 prom dress to frolic around in the dirt and didn't tell you!



So...after all that, Rachel and I went to visit her BF at Starbucks and started playing with this camera app on my phone. The app is in Korean so we really didn't know what was going to happen.


Rachel and her soy carmel macchiato.


Mom said, "Aww you look 5!"


I was licking the foam off my finger. That very important part of the picture seemed to escape the frame.


She took a picture of me and I took a picture of her. Isn't that neat?!


Me and my soy caramel latte with chocolate syrup or something like that. All I know is, it was created for me.










Nose rings are so hot right now!




In my belly. And half in the fridge for tomorrow morning because I can re-heat coffee like a motha!!!

355/365

355/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

Kasey and Jonah showed up to our house tonight in pajamas. I only regret that Kasey took off her awesome furry pink slippers. Dad wanted breakfast for dinner for his birthday (which I affectionately call brinner), and I appreciate their appropriate attire!

353/365

353/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

Today is my dad's birthday! Happy birthday, Daddy!

Lauren and I made him dinner while mom cleaned up after us. That's the best way to cook.

But before I get to the meal, let me share my favorite part about birthday posts: pictures from the past!

Starting with:


My parents back before the kids came along. Short shorts, pastel colors, and a ton of love.


And love formed me. This is my dad and me and my aunt Christine at the Ft. Worth water gardens.


Dad moved from pastels to neons. I don't know whatever happened to this hot pink hat. I think he'd still be able to pull it off pretty well.


My dad rarely keeps his face hair-free. Normally it's his head.


And then Rachel was born! I'm guessing this was Easter. I think mom made those dresses for us. And my aunt Mary Alice made that banner! One of the greatest traditions we have.

PS - Looks like dad went back to pastels.


This was at our old house on our old deck before they built a mall there. The Statons came to visit! My dad wore awesome shorts for the occasion.


There was a period of time there when I couldn't remember what my dad was like when we were really young. Now that there are babies in our family again it's been so fun to watch him interact with them. I imagine people told him that he was a great dad all the time because he is really, really great with little kids.


Here he is on another birthday! My grandparents are cute. If you can tell from the cake, my dad has enjoyed hunting for a long time.

And this one is a bit more recent:

Hard to imagine the pastel/neon guy taking on this look. But he pulls it off! Just like everything else! There was a time when I used to sing country music at a few different places and my dad, being the ever-supportive father that he is, totally embraced it. A lot of people said he looked like Garth Brooks. Maybe it's the lightening shirt?

Okay, back to present day.


We made him venison burgers with blue cheese, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and bacon pieces on ciabatta from Panera bread.

Go ahead, check out the recipe from a place called Father's Office in Santa Monica.


It's yummy.


And for dessert, Lauren made warm banana pudding. If you make my dad cold banana pudding, he'll put it in the microwave.

This stuff knocked me out. I could not believe how awesome it was.


Orange isn't my favorite color but, like I said, ever-supportive. I know that he has a Belmont t-shirt somewhere, but Lauren is OSU football CRAZY and I know her heart flutters when my dad wears orange.


Rachel is missing. She had to work but she really didn't want to work.

So, my dad. Fiercely devoted. To his job, to his family, to his passions. I think it's probably the best way to describe him. Whatever he's working on, he's doing the best that he knows how. He taught me that - to do a job right the first time. Which is why I put all of my best efforts into that burger.

I love you, daddy! You sure are the best.

352/365

352/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

Lauren came home from California tonight. She was there. Did I mention that? I had this crazy day with all these crazy emotions and I started and ended it in hot pink running shorts but I never actually got to run.

So I didn't have a chance to take any pictures during the day. Unlike yesterday. I really liked yesterday's blog.

I made Lauren and Rachel take some photo booth pictures with me and I made them take quite a few since "this is the last 13 days of my blog so it can't suck." I don't know if that's very good logic, but I recall saying that I make the rules around here.


We tried to smile but when one of us...me...said we were prettier on Christmas...we all felt a little sad. So we just made faces instead.



A lot of interesting things happened in between pictures. Or, in pictures that I deleted.



Some of those things not pictured include:

one or more person's face being licked
one or more pieces of clothing being displaced
one hand gesture that made my mother scoff
and a rather savage form of tickling


This was when Lauren told us that she apparently she always tends to make "seductive" faces.


Rachel and I discovered that we do not share that talent.

I sure do love my psycho sisters.

348/365

348/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

We always go to my grandparent's house on New Year's Day. My Mimi normally makes black eyed peas and we munch on whatever leftovers we have from the holidays. Today my aunt Mary Alice made chicken and dumplings and I had an indiscernible amount of servings. It hit the spot.



My dad got to take his dad hunting today. Unfortunately, they didn't see much and it was cold. But as you can see by the walls behind him, my Papa has had his fair share of hunting adventures. He isn't exactly smiling in the picture I chose, but I like it because he was telling me about the first time he took my dad hunting. He was four-years-old, said he just followed him everywhere he went. I like that he can remember it. Must have been a cool moment, taking your first son hunting with you. He couldn't have known how much my dad would take to it.


Good lookin' duo.

Meanwhile, we played games and snacked some more. I wore workout clothes but didn't put them to use. I think there's a cheese stain on my hoodie. Alas, tomorrow is a new day!


Chris sent me this picture of me throwing his son in the air. Keane was laughing so hard that it got caught in his chest. I just LOVE playing with that boy. I mean, we all do. He was the only other cousin there today, so we had to stick together. He keeps us entertained, that's for sure.

Oh my goodness, it's January. My blog ends this month. Maybe something cool will happen in the next 18 days, like a series finale. Things will get really exciting and you'll be at the edge of your seat! Maybe I'll get a movie offer for my life story, or maybe I'll get a job in France, or maybe I'll receive some mysterious flowers (with a note that I shouldn't trust anyone around me because they've all been planted in my life from day one), or maybe I'll just try to meet someone and fall in love real fast.

My promise to you: the most exciting thing to happen in the next 18 days will NOT be me finishing the scarf that I'm knitting.

347/365

347/365, originally uploaded by britrosewhite.

Happy New Year's Eve! I took some pictures today but I didn't take this one. I stole this one from Rachel. Since I'm almost finished with my blog, I am allowing this. I am allowing just about anything. But I think this picture sums up NYE better than the ones I took. I'll show you.


We started off the night with some mini golf!

I generally don't like mini golf. But it sounded pretty fun tonight and it was. Mini golf came through.


Uncle Robert, considering his next move.


Joel, parkouring his way through the course.


Dad, positioning himself in a silly manner. Silly dad!


But...


He's a pretty good shot.


Uncle Jay, filming the action.


Mom, posing.


Me, posing.


And this crazy man, doing I don't know what.

After golf, we went to the movies. All of us split up so we could see whatever we wanted and then all of us met up after. We came back to our house for food and drinks and games. Earlier, we'd made BBQ meatballs, caramel corn, deviled eggs, hot corn dip (thanks Christine!), and a few other things. I like making appetizers. I'll be doing that more often.

We had fun at the house.


Right?


Right?


....Right?


Riiiiiight.

Note to self: always carry magnets of my head for situations like this. Also, try not to spill wine on people's magnet heads.

Mmmmk it's almost 3AM. I need my beauty sleep for 2011.