My little Busy bear

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 I was doing some  serious cleaning the other day which  meant I had to clean out the refrigerator. I  turned around to find my  little man sitting on the counter with wet feet from were he climbed threw from the living room and stepped into the dish water, climbed over the dishes and plopped himself down on the counter to "help me" . I love that boy and all the " help" that he loves to give me.

So I finally did it. With a lot of help from my friend over at Jarvis Photography I made a website for my new business. I am excitied for years my family have been telling me to do it and now I am on my way. I can not wait to get my first bride and get busy making beautiful things. Spread the word for me and keep your fingers crossed. Go visit my website at Mandi's Blossom

I had a wonderful weekend!!!!!

Mt Dora, Florida

The Donnely house.

Thrash Metal Mania

The winning smile! 4 years in a row!

The 4th annual Putt- Putt putt off.

  Aaron and I decided that last weekend was a perfect weekend to celebrate our upcoming 6 year anniversary. Our actual anniversary is October 30th but it looks like I will be having another surgery around then. We never miss a chance for fun so we were off. We woke up early and dropped off our cuties..... thanks again Momma! Saturday we were off to a little town called Mount Dora about 45 minuets from Orlando. It was so nice. The air was wonderful and cool, the leaves rustled in the breeze, and the shops were full of wonderful deals. We walked threw antique stores and scooped up some yummy cupcakes all of which we got to do holding hands.  

Then Saturday night  Aaron and his friend Mark had bought tickets to the concert of the YEAR. Nicknamed "Thrash Metal Mania" I was lucky enough to have my great friend Casey come up and we totally had a girls night. We went to Ikea ......... I loved it! Then we went to the Cheesecake Factory ( my first time) Yummy! Last we went back to the hotel climbed unto the couch and had a wonderful and much needed " Girls chat Mania" 

Sunday we went to more antique shops. Ate some Yummy Mexican food. Went to Verizon and got some new phones. Then my favorite..... 4 years in a row every anniversary Aaron and I play Putt- Putt golf. I look forward to it all year. It is really the only thing that is competitive that I can beat Aaron at. This year was no different. I won by 1 Putt. 4 years in a row I win! It was perfect. 

My favorite parts:

*Holding hands and strolling down the street

* Cuddling under the covers in our cold hotel room

* Driving around with the windows down and my feet up

* Watching Aaron prepare for the "thrash metal mania"

* Finally finding a place to play Putt-Putt

* Late night chats with Aaron and Casey

* Picking up my little cuties and hugging them.

I Love you Jammes! Thanks for a blissful weekend and a wonderful (almost) 6 years!

Just another day with my littleman....

First we wake up and of course put his cowboy boots on over his pajamas. He wakes up like I never ever have feed him before and runs to the fridge and grabs something to eat. He like to wear his PJ's while he eats. Then when we are off to drop Abi off at preschool. When we come home I put him to work. His favorite job the vacum sweeper. Next we are off to pick Abi up. Then we eat some yummy lunch which ends in a mess of a cute boy. Up next we nap and Lastly we play all day his new favorite game is peek-A-Boo. He climbs up onto the bar and yells Boo at me well I am washing dishes. He laughs hysterically and so do I. I love my life and I love my little man and my big girl.

My Uncle Eddie

My Uncle Eddie holding Harris. His son Charles is next to him.

Mom and Aunt Debbie worked hard on our T-shirts so we were sure to show them off.

My Uncle Joe, Aunt Debbie,  My cousin Allison, My Aunt Karen,  my cousin Charles, mom and dad at Allison's graduation.

 I just wanted to take a moment to talk about my Uncle Eddie. Most of you know that I have a uncle that recently passed. I am so thankful for all those kind words you gave to me, my family and to my daddy. I love you all. I wanted to share some important things about him. My uncle Eddie was such a great man. I remember being little and watching him and his wife (my Aunt Karen) flirt and hold hands. Even as a young child I remember realizing how much he loved her. My dad has 16 brothers and sisters some have been such wonderful examples of love. My uncle Eddie was one that was always loving and kind. He came and helped put together Christmas toys including Barbie houses and Star wars ships with my dad. He and Aunt Karen assisted in making sure that 3 young children heard the sound of reindeer's and bells ringing outside our windows when Santa came to visit. He gave me a hug and held my tiny daughter and gave me the best advice ever. He told me to relax and enjoy every moment of being a mother. I watched as he was a amazing dad teaching his daughters to be strong and amazing young women. He was a inspiration for what a father son relationship should be. He cherished being a father. I guess in no other words ....... He was a great man! He always had some funny moment to add to the party and loving words to guide who ever needed a piece of advice. He and his family moved to Indiana a number of years ago. He built a life and a family based on Christ like love. He watched children at the nursery in their church and fixed cars for those in need. I am thankful that he is my Uncle Eddie. He taught me a lot about love. I am sad that he is gone but think a lot about the healing and happiness that is going on with his family in heaven.  I can only imagine how happy his brothers and sisters were to once again have his hilariousness.  As for his family My Aunt Karen in no other words encompasses strength. When she and my cousins came for the funeral service here. I had a moment in the bathroom with her that is so special to me. I will always cherish her advice. I love her and the family she has made. My cousin Charles, Allison, and Julia as well are unbelievable. I have watched as they picked up and saw love and beauty in their loss. So when my family and I heard about the American Heart Association walk. I knew my family had to do it. We all did. It was a great day! Mom and Aunt Debbie made shirts with a handsome young uncle Eddie and then we walked.  I watched my dad who loved his brother get emotional as we walked. He walked behind everyone and enjoyed the moment. When I think of my uncle that is what I think he would want. For all of us to enjoy our life. I love my family and admire them all. What a smart and kind thing my heavenly father did giving me such amazing people to love.

I have a announcment........................

I know I have not blogged in a while but I have a fantastic announcement. Drum role please........... the suitcase has been moved! As many of you know from an older blog Aaron and I were in a battle of wills and I refused to ask him to move the suitcase that has been next to his side of the bed um........ since MAY. Today we are having a baby shower for Aaron's cousin and while I was busy scrubbing the floor I looked up to find my fantastic man moving the suitcase. I have to say it was sexy. I love him!!!!!! Thanks Jammes for all you do for me.

Middleburg knows how to party!!!!!

Last Saturday we had our quarterly activity and talk about a fun time. We Partied! Becky our primary president came up with the idea of having a UN- Birthday party, celebrate, and have fun. The night before we all ( the presidency) met at the church to set up and I am not sure which day I had more fun. The 3 of us laughed so hard . It was perfect! Then Saturday morning we finished setting everything up and then closed the dividers. So when the kids came in there was nothing. Becky had sent individual invites in the mail and we had talked up the activity each Sunday at church. Then we said our hello's and prayers we had the men open up the doors to reveal the decorated birthday. They yelled and smiled and laughed . Next they ran got the party hats and noise makers and we began the party. First we played musical chairs.... Riley Shaw won in a close game. Then we played balloon pop, the spoon relay, the clothes relay( there was 4 pieces of clothing they had to each run put it all on do a jumping jack and take it off run back and tag there teammate), the Hokey Poky was next (the parents joined in and it was great), Last we pinned the missionary tag on sister O' Connor.( The tracing of sister O'Connor was the fun part from the night before with us Ladies) Then we ate cupcakes and ice cream. Our last surprise was treat bags as they left. The only bad news was that by the end of the party half of our balloons had floated to the top of the ceiling. Either way it was a great day!!!!!!   I think Primary is the best calling ever!