Today's diary block is in honor of my son, Dylan's birthday last week. He turned 34 which is totally impossible for me even think about, where is the time going? Dylan is the kind of person everyone likes and wants to be around. He walks into a room and by the time he leaves he has talked to each person there.
This is the design that is on the side of his truck, can you guess what he does? Yes Landscaping. I like that it is a simple leaf.
I sort of free pieced this together and then cut out the leaf shape. It was fun to do and I like the organic shape of it as it progressed. This also fits in with his company's use of only organic products.
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| Dylan and Johnson |
Elliot looks very much the same as his dad at the same age.
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| Dylan and Griffin |
This is one of my favorite pictures of him with his son Griffin. He was always changing his hair. In his teenage years he had blue hair, and then one day he had coal black hair, think Elvis. Yes complete with the sideburns too.
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| Mary and Dylan |
He loves to dress up with the boys for Halloween, there is usually a theme involved. He also makes his own costumes!
I couldn't ask for a more wonderful son. I will always remember the birthday present he gave me many years ago. My birthday is in December and I love the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" my family, not so much. Dylan came over that evening with a bottle of wine and the video of "It's A Wonderful Life" and watched the movie with me. Now that's a gift!
Happy Birthday Dylan!
Kelly
Wonderful family history post; great block--sounds like Dylan is a terrific son and father. Loved it ;-)) Julierose
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Dylan! Great block, love the greens you chose and the polka dot background.
ReplyDeletewhat great photos! and what a handsome and fun son. I love your free pieced leaf - just great.
ReplyDeleteAnother winner for your quilt. How many blocks do you have now?
Great post. Your son is an amazing man (and cute too). You should be a proud Mama.
ReplyDeleteI like your organic leaf. Makes me want to do a leaf quilt
What a sweet story about your "boy"! Little tears in my eyes, writing this - you did good, mom! (love your block too, btw)
ReplyDeleteYou sure have wonderful children Kelly. Gee, do you think it has anything to do with their parents . . . ? Give yourself a nice pat on the back.
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy beaver. You are going to crack up when you see my WW that I made yesterday! Great minds think alike - hint, hint.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful post! Happy birthday to the birthday boy.. he looks so handsome and happy. I can't believe you are mom of a 34 years old!
ReplyDeleteI love your leaf block. I see a quilt happening!
Your post today is also a birthday present for your son. I hope he reads it. I am sure he will be touched. We always tell our kids we love them, but you really showed him by telling the world with your pictures and your words. What great pictures too. He certainly is handsome, but it sounds like he is wonderful inside too. Thanks for sharing your wonderful family and your beauiful quilt block with us.
ReplyDeleteA super big Happy Birthday to Dylan!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!! What a guy!!! This is such a touching post and a great tribute to a special son. I love the story about him watching "It's a Wonderful Life" with you. ( I love that movie!!) I love your leaf block and it's a beautiful representation of Dylan.
ReplyDeleteA handsome son, I'd say! Your rendition of his company logo is wonderful. I predict that your diary quilt is going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story....you made me cry!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed to have a wonderful family.
Great block, great photos! I am sure he will love it too! All your boys, grandies included, are adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on raising such a wonderful son!
ReplyDeleteAnd the leaf block is lovely, too!
What a wonderful son! You are truly blest!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful son! You are truly blest!!
ReplyDeleteLove the block. I hope my daughter has the same relationships with her sons as they grow into adulthood (given that they are currently 30 months and 14 months!)
ReplyDeleteI love that he did that! What a gift! I got teary! You're right too ... I love being around Dylan. I was just thinking that the other day ... How he's really enjoyable. He always makes A point to dote on Noah too, which of course makes me feel good.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this block. could be one of my favorites. I'm not sure why this popped up today on FB. Nice write up overall.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this block. could be one of my favorites. I'm not sure why this popped up today on FB. Nice write up overall.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much mom for everything, always!
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