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 - Happy Valentine's Day

>> Tuesday, February 8, 2011

16 comments:

MaryAnne February 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM: Fantastic photo!

And wow, what a big cookie cutter!
Lisa C. February 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM: tooo cute
Family-Friendly Product Reviews February 8, 2011 at 8:28 PM: Aww, this is absolutely adorable! What a cutie!

Thanks so much for dropping by the Be-Bop-A Blog Hop! I'm a follower and I hope you'll stop by again soon! Have a great day! :)
Holly February 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM: That is adorable!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am following back.
Diane February 8, 2011 at 8:49 PM: what a great photo!

I am a new follower!

When you get a chance, check out my blog:

Me, Him and the Cats

http://mehimandthecats.blogspot.com/
Susan Evans February 8, 2011 at 11:31 PM: Beautiful face!
Unknown February 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM: This is perfect Valentine's photo. Love the smile.
Anonymous February 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM: Love the pic! New follower from be-bop-a-blog hop. Check out my blog when you get the chance http://mommyspeanutgallery.blogspot.com/2011/02/wordless-wednesday-side-splitting.html
Thanks!
OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutique February 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM: That's one big cookie cutter!! :)) Also an adorable pic!
Steph February 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM: What an absolutely sweet smile.

Happy WW. :) You've got a new follower, and I hope you get a chance to swing by and say hi!
Susie B. Homemaker February 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM: Aww, what an adorable shot... so cute!
Undeserving Grace February 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM: Such an adorable memory you've captured! What a cutie! Thank you for linking up to todays WW hop. Swing by undeserving grace when you get the cchance I'd love to have ya over
Elle Belles Bows February 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM: Too cute for words!! Kerri
Praises from a Wife and Mommy! February 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM: Super adorable! Found you through blog hop! New follower, hope you can come say hi to me! :)
Colleen (Shibley Smiles) February 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM: How adorable I love the black and white
Anonymous February 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM: Awww...that is so adorable :) Love it!