The Last Date....

Yesterday Anthony took the day off of work to spend our last day together. The day started with me getting my hair colored, then we got lunch, watched movies, made cds, went to Johnny Carinos for dinner, and Putt Putt for some fun time together!

Outside of Johnny Carinos! Both of us were so stuffed! We were going to go watch a movie, but figured we could have more fun doing something active... so we chose Putt Putt!
We have an ongoing battle at Putt Putt to see who wins. Sadly, I have only won once (because we said it was okay to cheat that one round). Unfortunately, Anthony won this time...

But I made the only hole in one!

happiness.
We always choose the first course, because we love the cave with the cricket noise!


Anthony,

You are amazing. Thank you so much for taking off a day of work to spend time with me before I move. You do not know how much that meant to me. I could not ask for a better boyfriend during this time of my life. Thank you for being so supportive and encouraging. Thank you for being a shoulder for me to cry on. Thank you for listening to all my fears and excitements. You always know the right thing to say. I am so blessed to have you. I am going to miss you far more than you can possibly imagine. Tonight was really emotional for me saying my goodbyes, but I think it made us even closer. These 9 months are going to fly by because we have each other to lean on! Thank you for everything! I love you so much!!

Goodbyes....

Last Friday night, Grammy and Gdaddy took our family out to eat for a "going away dinner" for me and my brother. We went to Sunset Grill, and it was absolutely delicious!!! The worst part was saying our goodbyes at the end...

On Sunday, Mimi and Poppy had our family over for our "going away" lunch. I requested fried chicken and Andrew requested country fried steak, and for dessert we both agreed on butterfinger pie! Needless to say, it was delicious!!!
Andrew, Poppy, Me, Nanny, and Mimi ... some of my favorite people in the entire world!!!
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Monday morning my baby brother left for college :( I have dreaded this day for a long time! My brother is more than a brother to me, he is one of my best friends and a role model to myself and many others. Even though I hate to see him go, I know he is going to change Valdosta State University's campus for the good! He has such a loving heart and a desire to follow the Lord, I cannot wait to see what this next phase of his life is like!
Daddy saying his goodbyes..
Mama crying before he left :(

Thank goodness this picture wasnt zoomed, I had been crying too!

our final goodbye...

GOODBYES ARE SO HARD!!!!

Tallahasse shopping spree and St. Marks River

For graduation, Anthony and his dad pitched in money to take me on a shopping spree to the Tallahassee mall! Yesterday, the shopping spree took place! I had so much fun picking out clothes, knowing I wouldnt be spending a penny! Haha. After we got done shopping, we went to St. Marks River and had a good time out on the boat.

Me and Anthony

Anthonys dad and his girlfriend, Ms. April

out on the boat.

We saw some manitees. It was so cool how close they got to the boat. They looked so sweet!

We also saw some cute little turtles.

Anthony & Mr. Chris-

Thank you so much for my "Mandy Day" yesterday! I had a blast with yall and am so thankful for yall! Thank you for being so supportive of me and encouraging! I love both of yall!

July 4th- Bible Study-Fashion Show

For July 4th, our family goes out to Sherwood every year for the Freedom Fest fireworks. I didnt take many pictures, but it was so much fun!!

Me and Anthony at the fireworks.
My sweet friend/sister our at the fireworks.

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I have started going to a girls bible study on Thursdays. I hate that I just started going right before I move, but these girls have made a difference in my life, and I am so thankful for every one of them! I hate that several girls left before I could get a picture!

One of my best friends forever, Miss Ivy Laing

Some of the girls..

The small group leader, Charlye.. She is so sweet! Wish I could have met her a long time ago!

One of my newest and sweetest friends, Miss Katy Jane!
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I just had to put this picture on here... My sweet friend Jill, and the most precious little baby I have ever seen! So excited for you!!! :)
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I have been working at a new store downtown called VERGE. It is a vintage consignment store, with some of the cutest clothes! Last week we had a fashion show there, so here are some of the pictures!

Interview at the Medical College of Georgia.....

I applied to three different hospitals for child life specialist internships, unfortunately, I was rejected to all three. I applied to MCG and they told me that they only accept interns from UGA. So I thought my dream was put on hold for a while... Well a few weeks ago, I got an email from MCG asking if I would be interested in a 9 month internship, and take classes from MCG. I thought it sounded to good to be true! They asked me to come up a few days later for an interview. My mama was just as excited as I was, so we booked a hotel, and headed to Augusta, GA.

This is the Childrens Medical Center at MCG.

The night before the interview, Mama and I went downtown and found the river walk. It was so beautiful! I knew right then that I wouldnt mind living in Augusta if I was offered the internship!

I felt like my interview went VERY good, but it took a while for them to get back with me. The lady who interviewed me sent me an email that said "We will put a letter in the mail tomorrow with our decision" I called Mama and began crying immediately. I just knew that was a NO.... Little did I know.......

My acceptance letter was on the way!!! I found out on my Mamas birthday while eating at the Cookie Shoppe downtown! I will never EVER forget that moment!!! The Lord has been with me every single step of this process, from meeting MCG doctors at Phoebe, talk of Phoebe buying Palmyra and turning it into a women and childrens hospital, getting an internship my FIRST time applying (it normally takes about 4 or 5 times applying to get an interview), as well as many other mind blowing ways! I am so blessed and excited to see what the Lord has planned during this process! I know its going to be something that will change the rest of my life!!

Our Macon Family...

Uncle Mike, Aunt Pam, Hunter, and Taylor live in Macon, so we do not get to see them that much. Luckily, they came down for a day this summer and we were able to hang out for a little bit!!

Fathers Day

I am VERY late, but just found my camera cord to upload pictures... Here are some pictures from Fathers Day....

Happy Fathers Day- Daddy, Gdaddy, and Poppy! We love you!!!!