The Toy Box Years: Wordless Wednesday

The Creators of the Toy Box Years

The creators of the Toy Box Years are my two beautiful daughters and wonderful, handsome soldier husband.

"Nani" (our oldest) is a 11 year old 6th grader who loves Taylor Swift, ballet, books, fashion designing and sewing. Ask her what she wants to be when she grows up and it changes daily to anything from "an artist" to "a teacher" to "a singer/dancer". Nani is also currently fighting a battle against brain cancer -- recently diagnosed in June 2016.

"Nudgie" (our youngest) is a very smiley, very happy, very giggly, very spirited 8 year old 3rd Grader who's favorite toys are anything that gives mommy an anxiety attack - ladders, stepstools, the climbing wall at the playground. Like her sister, she has a love of reading and coloring, loves gymnastics and still provides mommy lots of snuggle time!

"My Marine" is my high school sweetheart. We've been married over 20 years and met when we were 17. (You do the math....) His favorite toys are Blackhawk helicopters, the lawnmower, our steam cleaner, and microbrew beer bottles. My husband is also my hero in that he proudly serves his country as a Blackhawk crew chief (hence his favorite toy!). And need I say that there is nothing hotter than my man in uniform!

All About Me......

Once upon a time I had a career and worked in the corporate world. Once upon a time, I dreamed about leaving that all behind to follow my true calling -- being a wife and mommy.

The first part of my calling was fulfilled in 1995 when I married my Marine (now soldier) and my love. Little did I know that being a military wife would change me in so many ways and that because of that, I would have an extended family all over the world from Japan, to California, to North Carolina.

The second part of my calling took a little doing, but I finally achieved that dream in 2004 with the birth of our first child, followed 4 years later by her baby sister.

So now, when someone asks me what I do for a living - I simply smile and say proudly that I'm following my calling - I'm a mommy and a wife -- and I couldn't be HAPPIER -- I'm living in the Toy Box Years!!

Wordless Wednesday

>> Wednesday, August 19, 2009

13 comments:

Annette W. August 19, 2009 at 7:50 AM: Wow! Beautiful pics...and a beautiful family!
Tina August 19, 2009 at 7:59 AM: FUN times!
Amanda: August 19, 2009 at 9:26 AM: LOVE IT!!!! Gorgeous shots :)
Christy Killoran August 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM: Beautiful photos.
Beth@Not a Bow in Sight August 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM: What gorgeous photos!
miranda August 19, 2009 at 7:19 PM: Aww I love thses pictures. Your family is so cute. Your little one's hair looks like Jenna's! Funny!
Thanks for praying for her lead level by the way!! :)
{Blessings}
{Kimber} August 19, 2009 at 7:47 PM: I accidently hit post before I was done with my story...please go back and read the the ending :)

YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!
Roan August 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM: I wanted to tell you that when I ordered those scrapbook books from Amazon, they took FOREVER to come in! I am not sure why! You may want to look at your local craft store if you live in or are near a big city....or even a store like Barnes and Noble.
Your pictures today are so good!
I think I have told you this before, but I love your background. Pink is my favorite color!
Have a great day!
Helene August 19, 2009 at 9:48 PM: The pics are beautiful, esp the black and whites! You have such a lovely family! The pigtails on Nudge cracked me up...I love how they stick straight up in the air!

You and your husband are SO cute together!!!
Mozi Esme August 19, 2009 at 10:38 PM: Beautiful family and pretty photos! I love the b&w effect on the water...
The Four Week Vegan August 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM: Awww...love the pic of you and your dh. I don't get enough of the two of us.
Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog August 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM: What beautiful photos! They are all amazing!
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments August 22, 2009 at 1:33 AM: great photos! and I especially love your little ones chubby hand reaching out to what looks like water stars. :o)

Blessings & Aloha!