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Welcome

Welcome to my blog! I am working to update it so it is easy to see your awesome pictures. I hope you will learn more about me and my passion for capturing this amazing life that God so richly blessed us with. I hope to be more faithful in blogging and posting new pics. Feel free to look around and send me any ideas that you might think of at info@mandynabors.com

A few things that I love: Jesus, my hubby, laughter, Boston Terriers, puppies, kisses, my precious nephews (in the picture with me), friends, thunder, rain, dancing, movies, Christmas, white Christmas lights, collecting things, creating cards, taking pictures that capture emotion, long walks, beaches, finding sea glass and shells, creating memories, reflecting, discovering, adventures in everyday life, snuggles under blankets, talking on the phone, shopping, ordering and buying presents for the ones I love, tears, emotions, life and living it...(I am sure I will have lots more to add as the blog develops)

My style is relaxed and fun. It is my desire to catch the details and emotions that come when families and friends are together. I look forward to capturing your life for you to reflect on as the years go by!

My Cup Runneth Over

There isn’t anything better than being an aunt!  I absolutely adore my nephews.   Tucker is 6 and starting 1st grade…yes, you did just see a tear fall down my cheek.  Tanner is 4 and will start public school pre-K this school year. Keegan is 10 months old and is growing way too fast.  …

sorry, I had to take a minute….(don’t laugh at me, Sister)…yes, I am “bawlin”….I can not tell you how much these little guys mean to me.  I haven’t been able to have my own children and having them in my life is such an amazing blessing.

Every year, Sister leaves Tucker and Tanner to spend a week with me.  We play…we swim….we laugh….all in all we have always had a blast together.  Jason mentioned to me before they got here this year, that I need to be prepared because there will be a day when they don’t want to come hang out at our house.  As soon as I got Tucker all alone, I made him promise me that he would ALWAYS want to come spend a week with us.  He said he would, but I know Jason is right.  I know there will be day, but for today, they do want to come and we make the very most of every second they are here!

Over the next few days, I will be posting the pictures of their stay.  However, I want to show you what bliss looks like!

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Well, actually, this is the chaos that usually surrounds hanging out with three boys!  However, every once in a while, you will get this:

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 Yes, my cup runneth over!!!

 

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*Ten Things I love about Summer*

Top 10 reasons why I love summer:

1.) My week with the boys!  I am so blessed to be an aunt!

2.) Photography - I get to devote way more time to this precious passion!

3.) Fresh produce - I have spent the summer trying to find ways to make our menu full of health vegetables.  I feel like I have been somewhat successful.  It gives me great pride to hear Jason tell me how much he loves what I have made and how much better he feels when I cook something good for us!

4.) THE POOL! I have pool time just about every day from 10 to 12.  I love it!  I usually tread water and swim laps for an hour and then layout for the last hour.  I can’t tell you what a blessing it is to me to get this time during the summer!

5.) Family Time - I usually see my family way more in the summer time.  I adore hanging out with my brother and sister.  They delight my soul!

6.)  Tan Skin…I know, I know, I know…but I LOVE to be tan!  I feel prettier and feel like I am working on myself when my skin is several shades darker! 

7.) Smell of Suntan lotion - speaking of tanning, I love the coconut smell of lotions and oils.  We even have a Sentsy smell that is called beach for the summer time.

8.)  Friends - I get to hang out with people that I never get to see during the school year.  I have been blessed with an amazing collection of friends.  They are so creative and fun…I love getting to plan, hang out, swim, laugh, eat lunches and/or dinner, and enjoy them during the summer.

9.)  Spending Time in My house - I know this sounds weird, but I love the way the light changes throughout the day.  I love hanging out watching movies and catching up on my dvr.  I just love being in my house while it is quiet and still.  So refreshing!

10.) Freedom from an absolute schedule - I have put myself on some cleaning, working out, and playing schedules this summer, but for the most part, it has been a time of freedom from set rules.  I have gotten a chance to rejuvenate and get ready for a great school year!

The Nabors Men

My husband lost his grandmother a couple of weeks ago.  Bessie was a beautiful lady who loved her family.  She had written a letter to the family that was read to us at the funeral.  In her death, she was still begging her loved ones to love and trust in Jesus.  Her voice rang through the letter. 

Jason asked if I would bring my camera along to the funeral and graveside.  He didn’t want pictures of his grandmother, but the of his family that she treasured!  I am so very thankful that I took time to step back and capture the Nabors Men.

enjoy!

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Jason with his Uncle Albert, cousin Nick, son Jason, uncle David, uncle Don, Granpa, and his dad, Steve.

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A Family Sneak

Had a blast with this little guy and his mommy and daddy….more coming soon!155

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309-copyA little over a month ago, Nabors was asked to be the best man in his best friend’s wedding.  He and Jeff have been friends since high-school (honey correct me if I am wrong).  He did a great job!  I decided to do a post to show my hubby, his best friend, his best friend’s girl, and his friends.  Jeff and Melissa, we wish you many, many years of happiness.  We are thrilled that you found each other again!  We pray that God will bless your marriage and your home.

I love you, Nabors!

enjoy!

 

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Anthony

At A&M, I met some amazing people.  Courtney is one of those people!  She and I met when she joined Hospitality.  We have a ton of fun memories.  I totally took that time for granted.  However, God has truly blessed me with Facebook.  I know that sounds silly, but Facebook has reunited myself with many of the wonderful people from A&M.  Courtney and I have found each other on Facebook.  When she found out that I did photography, she immediately asked me to take her son, Anthony’s, pictures.  I was so very excited!

Anthony is precious!  He is an amazing kid and his mom is extremely proud of him (as she should be).  He is polite, athletic, and just a fun kid.  Anthony loves A&M which of course makes me adore him so much more!  A man after my own heart!   I had so much fun hanging out with the two of them.

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I Love You This Much!

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I love you this much, too, buddy!

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Laughter

Here is a sneak peak of why I had so much fun Saturday morning!  These are some of my very favorite girls!  I adore them!

I can’t wait for you to see the rest of them.

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My Aunts Rock!!!!

292-copyI found the greatest onsie at Target.  It clearly states how I want all of my nephews to feel about their Aunt Mandy.  However, Keegan is BLESSED with three aunts who think he is amazing.  So, I HAD to buy the onsie so we could tell the world that Keegan Scott has three aunts who rock!

enjoy!

 

I love the changing expressions in this one!  I also adore watching my brother’s face as he is watching his son!  He is a great Daddy!

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Babysitting Keegan

When I get a phone call asking if I can come keep the Keegster…I RUN!  I mean litterally!  I can’t wait to get home from work to get over to their house.  However, I make sure to grab my camera so that I can grab any fun pics that I can!  I got some great ones this time!

 

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Talking while we play….we do a lot of talking!

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Talking to Aunt Mandy while he swings….

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The Aunes are just starting to feed Keegan cereal.  So, Kristen asked me if I would give it a try.  I did try….BUT  this is the face that greeted me with when I tried to feed him his cereal. 

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Found his thumb to make it all better…

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All happy and talking again…..thank goodness!!!

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