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 - The Military

>> Wednesday, September 14, 2011

12 comments:

Unknown September 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM: Adorable. I also can't help but admire your family because of the sacrifices you make for our country. My brother is a naval chaplain and I know firsthand how difficult being in the military can be. Blessings to you!
Mary Prather September 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM: I love it.... and blessings to your family for dedicating your lives to service for our country. My brother is a naval chaplain so I know the sacrifices made.... thanks for stopping by my blog this morning!
Shelly September 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM: So sweet! Love the photos. God bless your family.

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Mass Hole Mommy September 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM: We were up at my hubby's AF Base on Sunday for family day and I was in my glory with all the handsome men in uniform there.
MaryAnne September 14, 2011 at 9:22 AM: The boots picture is darling - and poignant. You have a lovely family.
Anonymous September 14, 2011 at 12:56 PM: Your girls look so proud of their Dad, so much love in those photos! Loved the photo of the boots.
shiloh September 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM: Such sweet photos. Thank you so much for the sacrifices you and your family make for me and my family.
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Natalie PlanetSmarty September 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM: Beautiful shorts. It's kind of bittersweet to see little girls wearing their fathers' uniforms. I hope that they will never have to wear them unless they choose to (this comes from my own experience of mandatory military training back home).
Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas September 14, 2011 at 7:14 PM: oh, what lovely photos. thank you for sharing & for all your hubby does for our country.

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Eschelle Westwood Mumfection September 14, 2011 at 9:44 PM: wow that is amazing and soo sweet. Your little ones look like they're having a great time, thank you to your family for your sacrifice :)

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Kristina September 15, 2011 at 11:53 AM: Oh goodness! Your post totally made me tear up.What a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your blog with me!
Aleacia September 16, 2011 at 6:28 AM: Beautiful photos, I especially love the one of the boots, so precious.

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