Here's a photo of my Dad shortly after Christmas ... he's looking at the My Digital Studio book I created & printed for him. (Which he LOVED, by the way!!)
This was a perfect gift for him as I thought about his deployment to Iraq. I created a book with photos of the Grandkids and threw in a few photos of me & my brother (and spouses). It's small enough for travel, but packed full of love!
Yesterday his flight left for overseas. We're going to miss him while he's gone, but we have hopes of connecting with him electronically.
Here's a photo of him while he was training for the big trip.
LOVE YOU, DAD!!
Ok, you've really touched my heart this morning...what a fabulous gift. I'm a militay brat and your father is a wonderful person for going to Iraq to defend our country. God Bless!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | January 29, 2010 at 09:25 AM
This is a wonderful tribute to your dad . . . both the scrapbook idea and sharing his photos. I'm so proud of him!! Hugs, Auntie m
Posted by: Mary Fish | January 29, 2010 at 09:32 AM
What a touching photo. Glad that your album was a big hit. He is in my prayers.
Posted by: Anita | January 29, 2010 at 09:37 AM
I know you are proud! I certainly have respect beyond words for our military and their families!
HOOAH!
Oh yeah, that scrapbook is a great gift! Smart!
Posted by: Melissa Young | January 29, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Your dad (and your family) will be in my thoughts and prayers until he safely returns from his deployment. I know your book will help him through his time there. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Traci Davis | January 29, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Kudos to your dad for his commitment and to his family for supporting him! Take care Kris! He'll be back before you know it!
Posted by: Michelle Tech | January 29, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Sweet! I was just thinking about your dad yesterday! I will keep him in my prayers! Please tell him thank you!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | January 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Great pictures of your dad! I am always amazed by the bravery, talent and grit of "everyday" Americans in the military. My cousin leaves today with the Army Corps of Engineers to help with the cleanup in Haiti.
Posted by: Linda Callahan | January 29, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Oh, Kris, thanks so much for sharing this with us! What a wonderful blog entry today! I love, love, love your scrapbook to your dad. You and your family are absolutely amazing in my book! I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts.
Posted by: Gina Shaw | January 30, 2010 at 08:17 AM
What great photo's. My prayers will be with your dad. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | January 30, 2010 at 08:43 AM
What a wonderful gift you have given him! I know that he will cherish this during his time in Iraq. I will keep him, and you, in my thoughts.
Posted by: Ann Schach | January 31, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Kris,
I am coming out of lurk mode to let you know first of all how much I love your creations, but secondly, how happy I am that your dad loved the book you made for him (how could he not) He is in my thoughts and prayers during his deployment.
Kathy Oscar
Posted by: Kathy Oscar | February 10, 2010 at 08:40 PM