Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Real Toy Story

I had a very dramatic imagination growing up.  I could turn my bedroom into anything I wanted.  From Pooh's Corner to the Titanic, my mind allowed my surroundings to create a world that would let me believe that I was who I wanted to be.

I can remember a little stuffed animal I had.  A plush puppy.  And I loved her.  She was white and soft and I named her Dixie.  I imagined she was real.  I always kept her near for fear she would feel abandoned.  I believed she had real feelings and real love to give.  I lived the real Toy Story.

Fast forward to present day and I see glimpses of me in my little girl.

She has a deep infatuation with her baby dolls.  And to watch her play is to see imagination at it's finest.  And I love seeing her discover a world where she can create things out of nothing.

And as she lives out her real Toy Story, we find these moments....

SHE LOVED IT!  I have never seen her so excited about being surrounded by the little things she loves.  And as long as we help her remain in reality, I want to embrace her moments of traveling to a world full of Imagination!




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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love that 4th photo. That look is fantastic! Did she put herself in the middle of all her friends? Shes as sweet as can be <3

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  2. Jennifer RodMarch 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Oh my she is the sweetest thing. Great photos.

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  3. Katie ParrishMarch 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I used to do the same thing! All my dolls had names, personalities, feelings, etc. I still remember them all.

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  4. AdrianeMarch 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    What a sweetie!

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  5. Casey MartinezMarch 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I was super imaginative with my dolls. Not so much with my stuffed animals but, def. with my dolls! ;0. These pictures are too cute! Love seeing Joss surrounded by all her things! Darling!

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  6. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful little girl! I love children's imaginations--seeing my little 3 year old turn his world into a jungle, the desert, an Amazon excursion...LOVE IT!

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  7. Jessie CMarch 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Love this!

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  8. Ashley SiskMarch 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Imagination is a beautiful thing...I was quite an imaginative child.

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  9. SuzanneMarch 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    She's adorable. I love your pictures, thanks for sharing! :)

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  10. Brooke TMarch 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This is so cute!!! and did you take off the side of her crib? Does she sleep like that because I'm debating weather to do that with my daughter and start soon.

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  11. AndreaMarch 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    so cute!! I love it that she looks like if she'll move a muscle, everything will fall down:) adorable..

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  12. KrystaMarch 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This is too cute!

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  13. Miranda HartrampfMarch 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I love it! So cute

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  14. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Cute, cute, cute. This made me remember my childhood days. I too had a vivid imagination. I can recall apologizing to some of my toys because "Baby Sarah" was my favorite and they would just have to understand that I liked her better. :) Sweet memories.

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  15. LucyMarch 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    She is too cute for words. It's so sweet to see our girls using their imaginations!

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  16. melissaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, these photos are to die for and she is absolutely beautiful!!! So fun & adorable! xoxo

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  17. Autumn @ Autumn All AlongMarch 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    This is adorable!

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  18. Courtney K.March 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Precious! I think it's vital to encourage and grow our children's imagination and creativity. :) So sweet!

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  19. PearlApril 1, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    That is the cutest picture!
    What a beautiful little princess.

    ♥
    Pearl

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