Toy? For this layout I decide to share Rainee's favorite toy... or should I say kind of toy... doggies! I remember the first time she saw a stuffed dog... she fell in love instantly. She was 18months old, it was 2 days before Christmas and we were out getting a couple of last minute things for my dad's birthday.... and just as we were about to leave, Rainee spotted the toy section... and since she had been such a good girl, I took around looking at all the toys... that's when she saw... DOGGIE!! She was in love... he was soft and cuddly... I tried to put it back and get going... but she didn't want to let him go. I tried telling her it was his bed time, I even got an employee involved to convince her DOGGIE had to go to bed and we needed to leave. But she wouldn't have it. She wanted DOGGIE!! When we started to walk away... she broke out in tears... crying and calling for DOGGIE... which of course broke my heart... so I caved and bought her DOGGIE!He is still with us... much worn and totally loved.... but along with him she probably has about 50 others 'doggie' friends. Each one is loved loved loved... each one has a name., which she never forgets or gets mixed up on... not like mom does. She loves playing doggie doctor... doggie dog pound... you never find her watching TV or a movie without one... and on occasion I let her take one in the bath to play with.
So even though this layout isn't done with DOGGIE... but Tucker... I couldn't resist this photo or resist scrapping it as a reminder of her favorite toy(s).... Stuffed Doggies!!!
What's your favorite??? What childhood toy brings back memories which make you smile... and of course have to scrap??? Come on over to These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things and share it with us and see what our design team have done with their favorites. I doesn't have to be a scrapbook layout... it can be anything... from a card... to a mini book... to a off the page project... and you will have a chance to win some blog candy from our newest design team member... and my wonderful friend Jana!!! So go... go now... to see what's going on at These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things... I know I can't wait to see what your favorite is!!!
I love the story behind this! Perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteawwwww!!! : too cute! how precious is that story of rainee! now her new fav doggy -- is the REAL kind! :)
ReplyDeletehugs,
sarah.
This page is like a cupcake: so sweet!!!!! Michelle you did it once again - made a perfect page!!
ReplyDeleteThis page is so pretty! Thank you for sharing your work and such beautiful stories from you life with us all!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love your story telling ablility. Love the wonkie way you put up puppy. not really in order but still readable. (=
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet story!!! Love that LO, love how you did the title!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE story!! And I love love love that photo of Rainee!! Sooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!! I loveeeeeeeeeee this Michelle! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable layout and such beautiful memories!!
ReplyDeleteTelling the story of our lives, it's what keeps us enjoying our craft. Your words often remind me of that, thank you.
~Jill
Sweet little "Doggie" & sweet little Rainee! That page is SO ADORABLE too! Such a great design. Love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story!! I love your layout so much..I was always partial to my doggies too:) ANd bears...really any stuffed animal! Love, jess
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