Toys and Childhood

Life was so much more magical when Santa Claus was just as real as your imaginary friend, and the monster under your bed. Do you recall the thrill of stepping into Toys'R' Us or the excitement and nervousness of waiting in line to sit on Santa's lap?

What did you ask for?

What toy did you want more than anything in the world?

Did Santa bring you everything you wanted

or did you get hand-me-downs and last years must haves?

We didn't have a lot of money growing up

but I never recall being disappointed on Christmas day

Except for the year I asked for an American Doll

I can't really recall being extremely specific

(I had almost all of these Mattel Toys - I especially loved the kitchen)

I do remember always being jealous of my best friends toys

she had all the "must-have" toys like My Little Ponies, Trolls, and a Barbie dream House

It's funny how we become so nostalgic of the toys we played with as a child

Rainbow Bright, Little Pet Shop, Polly Pocket, Strawberry Shortcake, Cherry Merry...

All bring great big smile to my face

and when I browse the toy isles today

I am surprised by just how many of these same toys are coming back

sure they have a new "cooler" look

but they still have that sweet and innocent charm.

* all images were pulled from the Portland Central Library Clipping Files

- otherwise the actual sources are unknown.

The 3 Lucky winners of last weeks giveaway

for my Sweet as Can Be- macaroon Post cards

are:

# 2 Bunny

# 3 Sassy Packrat

& #5 Gypsy Mermaid

Congrats ladies! I will e-mail you when I get home tonight.

Hope you all have a lovely week! It's going to be a crazy busy one for me as I have so much to do before this weekends Crafty Wonderland Holiday Show.

~ Chelsea Ann