Thursday, May 21, 2009

hip hop to ya hero!

stamps used:
checklist: http://www.unitystampco.com/stamps/1959-US1010W_Checklist_of_Life
alphabet letters: http://www.unitystampco.com/stamps/1911-KitAlpha_G_Just_My_Type
months: http://www.unitystampco.com/stamps/1881-UK343A_Our_Life_Our_Stories
oval grid: may kit of the month http://www.unitystampco.com/



my HERO is my dad. he just is. this is an old layout i framed for him one father's day. it was right after he got custody of my brothers. i was a senior in high school. he sacrificed a lot to raise us. he has always been there and i am 100% confident that he always will. he will always be my hero for that.
however, i MUST say that my dad has always been larger than life. he is a decorated war hero, green beret captain. he has been in books and magazines. he was a secret service agent for some 22 years. he protected presidents, vice presidents, and dignitaries. i've seen him on tv with presidents. it was pretty cool. so not only is he my hero, he has been others' as well.

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20 comments:

Scrapacat said...

Awesome story Jen! Love the layouts, of course, but your Dad is a real-life hero. Thank him for his service for me. And hug him for being an all-around stand up dad!
~ky

Jacqueline said...

Wonderful story about your dad, what a hero!! thanks for sharing this story! Love your layouts!!

StampinCathy said...

What an inspiring story. Fabulous and inspiring layout.

Ashley Newell said...

AWesome layouts Jen!

Karen J. said...

Your style of scrap booking is so unique...love it!! You really convey so much about your pictures .

FibreJunky said...

I'm speechless. Your father is a true hero.

whoistracy said...

Wow, your dad is amazing!! Love that sweet layout of him with your brothers & you. So sweet.

Michelle said...

Great stories...awesome layouts!

Candace H said...

A huge thank you to your dad for serving our country and being one of our heroes too! Thanks for sharing with and inspiring us today!

Kelly Mahany said...

To look at the face of your daughter it doesn't look like she could ever do things as naughty as writing on walls!

Adorable daughter and adorable layout! I liked the one about your dad too!

Marilyn Nimmo said...

Love the layout about your dad. He was a hero on many fronts--Our thanks to him for all he has done. Secret Service agent--way cool!

Bonita Rose said...

this layout is so wonderful. I am in awe.

JessicaK said...

Love your stories. thank you so much for continuing to share with all of us.

Suz said...

Great stories and layouts. Even on the elegant one your fun style comes sneaking out. I love the first one.

Maureen F. said...

How cool you had her write on the LO - what a great keepsake !!!

Tina Mayo said...

love the LO about your Dad..very cool

Kristen Carll said...

wow I love these! :) Thank you to your dad for his services to all of us.

Anonymous said...

Great Los.. love your little girlspictures.. too cute.

Sherry Campbell said...

GREAT Layouts!! That is so awesome about your Dad!! But the best thing of all is that he was there for you and your brothers!

Anonymous said...

wow great job the layout of you dad and so awsome!! hotwheels