Tattoos?

ItsJustK

I have this tattoo:

Just got it last Friday - it's latin for "never again" and the purple roman numerals are my starting weight

I love this! Beautiful!

ajudernatz

I have a cross on my back that I got while in college. It was meaningful to me during some hard times.

Now that I am married and have a son I have been thinking of getting another one. I love the idea of incorporating your children into your tattoos. I was thinking of doing something that would remind me of my son. He is a spunky and unique two year old. I was thinking of his name either written inside of some snowflakes or surrounded by snowflakes. I have also thought about thinking of getting some lyrics from my favorite worship song.

Thanks for your service and your children are beautiful!

Alicia

ket_the_jet

I say either get the Eye of Fatima which is supposed to protect against the jealousy of others or get a bulbasaur which will protect against water, ground, or rock Pokemon.
-wtk

jennmoore3

It took me a very long time to design mine, but not long to decide what I wanted. I have a ankle "bracelet". I have 2 half hearts, one on the inside and one on the outside with a S and a C in each of the half heart. For my twins, Courtney and Sarah, and then I have a whole heart on the front with a A for Ashley. I did the half heart for the twins because when you put them together they make a whole. It is done in a pink and purple. Very cute, but not very manly, I know. I just wanted to share.

My Dad has USMC on his upper arm, apparently they did it for him, many, many years ago. It was colored, but now has faded and I want him to get it recolored but he won't.

I agree with everyone else on here. I love the scripture idea, and anything with the kids names. I also love the military angle. Whatever you decide will be wonderful, I am sure. My cousin had their names and birthdates done on his arm. He also had a baby picture done.

My most important thing is "what will this look like when I am 90". I work in Surgery and we fixed a broken hip on a 89 year old. He had a skull on his chest and a skull with cross bones right on the tip of his.... "man land" part. Not a good look when you are that old. Something to think about, and sorry for the bad images! When we are young and stupid, things sound like a good idea, but do you really want to be a professional person with a neck tattoo? I am so not against them at all, but you really have to think into the future when getting a tattoo. I'm not saying you will do anything like that guy, but just a tip for everyone to think about.

koosdel

Jesus drew the phoenix for my tat. True story.

dmswarts

i have 3 tattoos...my first one i got is the word for family in hebrew going down my neck, my second is a cross with a Star of David in the middle, my third is my kids initials...first rule in tattoos is to never get a partners name inked on you...so i agree totally with the person who mentioned that earlier...

each of my tattoos have great meaning to me...i thought about my first one for a whole year, one of my bros has it also so it means even more to me...my second one represents growing up in a home with 2 religions....my father was jewish, mother christian...my third is obvious!

alot of people on here have given awesome ideas....i personally like the footprints with your kids birthday date and something representing you serving our country....yes i live in Canada but im all American! but i love Canadians too :laugh:

avaloneternal

I have a simple black tattoo on the back of my neck of the Greek word aletheia which means truth because it encompasses all that I believe. I believe my faith is truth and also Jesus said He is the truth and I want to live my life truthfully (with integrity).

Marsha_S

Hi all my sexy darlins in MFP land. So I have a tattoo on my upper arm of a big cross (would post pic but I am at work) and I want to get a couple more tats. I am thinking of having the name Jesus tattooed above the cross and each of my kids name on the left and right of the cross (and room underneath for future kids names when I marry whoever Miss. Right turns out to be). Ideas for other tatts? Background info on me: I am a single dad with full custody of my kids and my life revolves around them. I coach all my sons’ sports (soccer, basketball, football), I am his scout den leader and when I am not at work I spend all my time with the kids. I am a Christian, a huge Yankee’s fan, a cowboy and a former soldier. Any ideas will be welcomed, and appreciated!! Everyone just have a totally awesome day! You are gorgeous, amazing and just totally rock! I love you gorgeous darlins!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Blessings & love,
Ed

Ed, I really like your idea....if it's important to you (I'm guessing that's why you thought of it) then it's a great idea. Jesus at the helm and your children's names underneath is precious and shows where your heart is.

Just my opinion.

missxlaur

While I agree with the above poster about the Yankees, LOL sry Die hard SF Giants Fan here

EW. even worse than the yankees. i'm from los angeles. haha

missbp

I say go ahead and get a HUGE NY Yankees symbol in any obvious spot! Then you can listen to all the cry babies blubber about how the Yankees buy the best talent blah, blah, blah! And how it's not fair. And how that is how they bought all 27 world championships that they own, etc. etc, etc. This fellow fan has the same response always. "Whats that? Did you say something? I'm sorry, I was lost in thought. Just thinking about CHAMPIONSHIP #28, which we both know is just around the corner!"

But, seriously . . . I am ink free (for now, maybe forever). But, I love your idea about adding the kids names and of the that of the Lord. A flag, the name or # of your military company, or even the dates in which you served would also be special. The best part is, it's your body, which you have worked hard for and your should have what is meaningful to you, tattooed on it. :happy:

Michelle

KatiePeca

I have two tattoos, both are in memory of my son Everett who passed away when he was 20 days old. On my ankleI have his foot prints, surrounded in cherry blossoms and his name printed below, on my inner forearm I have his hand print, beneath that a small letter "e". I would consider also getting another tattoo of a sparrow in representation of my favorite bible quote.

Katie

sunshine__angel

I have tattoos as well. I would maybe suggest a ball (whichever sport your son enjoys most) or something about that sport and then get his name tattooed on or above it. You could do that and then something similar for your daughter, with something she enjoys. I like the idea of getting tattoos to do with your kids because you know you won't regret it, but if you are religious those are great ideas too. Whatever you decide, have fun!!

SemperAnticus1643

I have 3 tattoos. 2 represent my oldest daughter. I have a heart with her name in it on my ankle and a turtle between my shoulder blades on my back. The turtle represents my daughter. She was a fat round thing as a baby. When she stretched she looked like a turtle coming out of her shell then she'd go back to the little fat round thing. lol I also have my initials before I got married of course tattoo on the lower part of my stomach. Only publicly seen when we go swimming.

iKchuuuu

want to see my tattoos?

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/kizzychoo/Me/8219280_6208.jpg

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/kizzychoo/Me/8219280_9433.jpg

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/kizzychoo/Me/8219280_1783.jpg

The top was is my most recent, the second is the second one i got, and the last is the first one i got.
Sorry pics wont show up ^^;

bgelliott

Im not a fan of tattoos so I have no opinion on what you should get but I enjoyed reading everyone's post! Good Luck deciding.

JaydeSkye

I think you should get the superman logo ;-)

YES. You could get superman, in comic book form, but have his face look like yours and he can be balancing a ball on one finger, but the ball is actually a globe of earth with your kids' names on the continents - with room for more down the line. Get it - your kids are your world? Oh and Superman is wearing camouflage print on his suit and a Yankees hat of course. And underneath in the same "Superman" lettering if should say "SuperDad"

ennaejay

I vote for ΑΓΑΠΗ

It's "agape", in Greek. Have it tattooed on your wedding band finger. Single dad or no, it sounds like you're committed to something / someOne bigger than a person.

My DH and I both have this. Wedding bands come and go, but your love for Christ - and your fatherhood to your kids - has a claim on your soul that nothing else ever will.

And if you remarry, your DP could get it done too if she's not a sissy :-)

jclayton28

I have a friend who has his sons baby foot print on his forearm and his name and date of birth above and beneath it. I've always thought that was really cool.