Happy Father's Day!
Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 01:01PM First off, a quick shout out to my awesome father-in-law...happy day to you!! Hope the package made it there safely. We'll give you a call in a bit. :)
Now, just a couple layouts I did for Nathan for Father's Day...
(The journaling for this one is on the back and doubles as my Father's Day card for the year.) And here's another one I did just for fun because I couldn't help but take the picture and knew immediately what the title would be:
I did another layout for my dad, but am not quite ready to share that one yet. Suffice it to say, I hadn't really been looking forward to Father's Day this year...my first Father's Day without my dad (and, unfortunately, it did create a lack of enthusiasm about the whole thing for me, such that I didn't plan as much as I might otherwise). But. Last night I had an epiphany of sorts. I realized that, though obviously I'd prefer to have my dad here, Father's Day really is all about celebrating fatherhood...and there's absolutely no reason I can't do just that even without my dad. I can still take this day to be thankful for the many years I did have, for the lessons learned and the life shared. So, today, alongside going with Nathan and the boys to play miniature golf and probably some other fun stuff, I choose to remember the father my dad was. I am so blessed.
Happy Father's Day to all...and especially to those who have lost their dads too soon.
Reader Comments (5)
Great LOs!! Happy Fathers Day you your hubby, father in law AND your daddy.
Hope your day is going well and you are having a fantastic time!!!
Hayley
These layouts are wonderful, Amanda! That cut-out hand is fantastic. Hugs to you - I can only imagine the range of emotions you are going through today.
Amanda,
I spent last evening with your family celebrating Cade and Aiden's Third Birthday. It was a beautiful day sitting in the backyard, enjoying the weather, the cherries and the children. The twins are getting so big!! I enjoyed talking with your mom and your brother and sisters. They all had funny little stories to tell about your dad!! I see the love in their eyes every time they speak of him. He did so love his children and grandchildren.
Cousin Jenny
Hi Amanda ~ Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment on my Fathers Day layout. I was going to track you down, because I remembered when your dad passed and knew this would be a hard year for you :) As you can see from my layout, 15 years later and it doesn't get much easier, I'm afraid. I like your outlook, that it is a day to celebrate fatherhood not just fathers :) Wishing you peace during this hard time, sweets!
I love the page, Amanda!