The Toy Box Years: Halloween Hair Bows and Head Band

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!!

Halloween Hair Bows and Head Band

>> Sunday, October 17, 2010

So, my next craft was hair accessories for the girls. I wanted something for them to wear to the pumpkin patch (hoping for some really cute pictures!) Unfortunately, my camera was not cooperating, so I didn't get any pictures of the craft in action.

First I made a set of Halloween barrettes for Nudgie.

And then a headband for Nani.

I was really happy with how they turned out and got a ton of compliments on them! (Too bad I'm just too chicken to make them to sell!)

And here are the girls modeling the finished products!

5 comments:

Melissa N. October 17, 2010 at 1:11 PM: Oh My Gosh...soooo cute! I love them!
Jenny October 17, 2010 at 4:19 PM: Very cute!
hair accessories October 19, 2010 at 1:52 AM: You really deserve a compliment! Great job! Your creations are totally adorable, and your two little models? They are very beautiful. :)
Ruth October 19, 2010 at 11:42 AM: Cute craft & awesome pictures! Your effort paid off.

I'm just popping in from the tag-me-back tuesday. Great blog! I'm now following. Stop by when you get a chance. (And don't forget to check out my Haddy Grace Designs giveaway--adorable dresses for your adorable girls!)

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Lisa C. October 19, 2010 at 3:04 PM: They are GREAT!!!

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