I'm on spring break right now, and headed to the beach tomorrow with my matron of honor, Britton. I haven't been on the beach since October 28th when Dave proposed to me. That was also the last time I saw my brother John. He left the very next day, on his way to Nebraska. He lives there now with his girlfriend Alyson, and works as a graphic designer for an oil company. He's such a neat person, and has done so many awesome things that I know I would NEVER have the courage to do. You'll see in the pictures below. Some of them are kind of small because I stole them from his MySpace page, but maybe you'll be able to make them out. If nothing else, you should be able to notice his dimples. He has the biggest dimples you'll ever see.
Since I moved off to college 8 years ago, the three of us have not officially lived in mom and dad's house together ever since. One of us has been gone at all times, and now I'm the only one left here. This house is mighty quiet now. Last summer while Justin was still in Iraq, John moved home for a few short months before going to Trinidad. He and I got closer than ever, and had some great times. He was my constant companion, and went everywhere with Dave and I.
I sure did hate to see him move so far away, and I hope he an Alyson might be able to move closer to Alabama one day. Enjoy the pictures below! I love you brother!
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John and I with our baby brother, Justin.
New Year's in Japan.
John before a flight lesson.
Here's John and his cute little girlfriend, Aly, at a Jimmy Buffet concert.
Hold on John! This picture was made 
John and I at The Hilltop 
He couldn't resist striking this pose.
Hold on John! This picture was made on top of Mt. Cheaha.
We made a quick trip to Camp Mac last summer, and John and Jenny really "hit it off"! She kept asking him if he was married, had a girlfriend, etc... He thought she was hilarious! She asks about you all the time John!
John and I at The Hilltop Dave and my brothers love to eat
crawfish and oysters there!
He couldn't resist striking this pose.Dave took us to the top of Mt. Cheaha.....Alabama's Highest Point!
Here he's hiking in a jungle in Trinidad.
John worked on a sailboat in the Caribbean
Here he's hiking in a jungle in Trinidad.
John worked on a sailboat in the Caribbean for a month last fall.
Sitting on his patio in Nebraksa on one of the warmer days.
John made this chair himself!
I miss you Johnny! I don't know what I'm going to do without you this summer. I hope we can get together again before November.
Mandi, aka: Mimi, Sissy
ReplyDeleteMimi, you are so sweet. That's the nicest thing I've ever read about me. I miss you guys so much. I do wish Alyson and I lived close enough to drop by once in a while. Maybe soon. I'm really lucky to have a sister like you. I love you.
Have a great spring break.
love Brother
awe! how sweet! that last picture looks so much like your dad! it's great to be able to keep up with you guys!
ReplyDeleteSweet post...Russell also = "Brother" when I am talking about him!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the sweetest thing. It is such a joyful blessing to a mom to know that her children love and admire each other like this. There is nothing like sibling love. You can share thoughts and ideas with your siblings that you can't with anyone else in your life. It was like that with Roger and me. I miss him so much and think about him everyday. I pray that you, John and Justin will always be close and share your thoughts, dreams and good times.
ReplyDeleteI love you Mimi and thank you so much for the wonderful and lovely things you do for our family. We are so very proud of you.
ReplyDeletePS.... I am the anonymous commenter. I don't know why it did that. Mom
I enjoyed reading about your cool brother! AND you are so funny-I read your blog about the destroy the dress pictures last night...that is fun! I'm glad you enjoy the Office too. Jim bought her a ring and told her that he was going to give it to her, but he hasn't yet. He said he bought it after 2 weeks of dating...Ahhh!!
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