Once upon a time
I started this little blog with the intention of sharing photos and stories from my princessing and performing careers.
However, I met Patrick shortly after getting it up and running and the blog's focus quickly changed to our adventures together.
With Baby Marks soon arriving,
I feel it is time to begin a new blog.
It only seemed appropriate for my final Princess Mandi post to actually be about princesses!
The Little Mermaid/Ariel
Over four years ago, I hosted my first princess party as Ariel.
This little side job has been one my most favorite experiences ever.
"Yes, I would love to get paid to dress up as a princess and make little girls' dreams come true!"
Even though I've been portraying Ariel the longest, she is still by far my favorite character.
Cinderella
I added Cinderella to my repertoire three years ago.
I love that she is the classic princess...beautiful dress, sweet and kind, graceful.
The only downfall to Cinderella is that blonde wig.
It took me four different wigs over the years to finally find one that covers my dark hair well.
Anna
Of course we had to add the FROZEN princesses after the movie came out near the end of 2013.
Anna has such a fun personality.
I knew I loved her the moment I saw she had freckles on her shoulders just like me! Ha ha!
Elsa
My first Elsa party was so overwhelming.
I was swarmed by little girls tugging on my dress and screaming as loudly as they could to get my attention. Basically, I received the same reaction at each Elsa party.
Little girls cannot get enough of Elsa, but I can.
Once my baby belly forced me into (temporary) princess retirement,
I quickly sold my dress and wig.
I just never felt Elsa was the easiest and most enjoyable princess to portray.
Hopefully after the baby arrives I'll be able to play princess again!
