Bowen Toyworld seemed like a fun way to realise that ambition and Mrs Mawhirt said she loved seeing the excitement on children s faces. It s like Christmas every day when the stock is coming in, Mrs Mawhirt said. Even kids from some other towns, they d come in and be so excited and running around and it would be pure joy. A lot of adults come in for a chat and a little bit of a social outing. The last few years you notice the kids that used to be kids, now they re bringing their own children. The past 17 years have not been without challenges for Mrs Mawhirt.