Here’s some photos to post about my eldest daughter. After having 5 boys (!) I thought I was going to be an”all boy’s mom.” When the Dr told me Mandy was a girl, I actually thought he was kidding me, just to make me feel good. haha

I knew if I ever had a girl, I would name her after my maternal g’mother, Amanda Amelia Hannig. She was the best person I ever knew.

So, Mandy (being my first daughter) was given my chosen girl names and she became known to the world as Amanda Laurie Prince.

My precious red head baby girl…

Mandy was born with a lot of red pigment. so much so that the dr had her under a bilirubin light after she was born & we had to place her in a sunny window a lot during the day to help with whatever “danger” too much red pigment caused.

She has been special from the start. My first daughter and our only redhead! I loved Mandy’s curly red hair! I was so elated to have such a special baby! She was absolutely the sweetest, most precious gift a mother could ever want. Always good natured, she was an easy baby and good little girl to raise.

Mandy’s Namesake: Amanda Milne circa 1954

This family photo was taken in the same place as the original one, above, the one taken at G’ma & G’pa’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mandy is in the front, sitting on the grass. (It’s hard to make out the faces very well.)

Two Generations After 1st Photo Now, my kids (and my cousin’s kids) have children of their own. This was taken at “Gram’s” 94th birthday party, same location, with my kids and grandkids.

Photos on Mandy’s “timeline”…

A Family of Her Own

Mandy married Rick Romprey about 21 (?) years ago. They started out in Minnesota but, thankfully, moved “back home”; closer to family and have three beautiful daughters.

Mandy & Her Sisters

Girls with Grandma Irene on one of our many jaunts to Zion. “Those were the days!”

More Recent

Mandy has a lot going on. Girls come first. Everything revolves around & runs like clock-work, making sure things are flowing right with school and sports affiliations.

Then, came her schooling. Mandy graduated from Dixie University’s Nursing Program. This was a tough course and required a lot of time. While doing this, Mandy worked part time at Dixie Regional Hospital ER Lab as well as making sure her girls did good in school & got to their swim & gymnastic practices and meets. Whew! A lot going on.

Picking up the puppies

Mandy decided to get a Mini Schnauzer for the family. They only wanted one but ended up with a brother and sister. Black fluffy, wavy coats, they are beautiful! I was able to get the male, Lucky, about 5 or so years ago. He’s been such a blessing in my life.

Glad I got photos of bringing them home. A cute pic of Caitlin holding one on our trip back home. (I went with them.) That’s been over ten years ago! Wow! Lots of changes. Little kids are now graduating from high school & moving on.

This has been a long trip down Memory Lane. I’m glad I could tag along. These were the best of times!

Now, my final post, the old kitchen’s chalk board has been busy last month & this month! I didn’t realize how many family b’days came tumbling down one after another at this time of the year. This keeps me on my toes!

We love you💕