To my son Dylan

Happy Birthday Dylan. I miss you. Hopefully this greeting finds you in a blissful slumber...but maybe not. From the "Nyquil Incident" to on the bus at 3 to leaving home at 16, you have accomplished so much. You are a fine son, a supportive and loving grandson and now a devoted and doting father. You have grown into so much in your short years. I am so very proud to tell anyone who'll stand still long enough all about my wonderful, brilliant, strong and caring son. Enjoy your day...count the blessings around you and know that I love you son. Dad

To Dylan - Congratulate Yourself

Dylan,

It has occurred to me recently that you are moving quite fast in life. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back for all that you have accomplished thus far.

You have worked very hard and are to be commended for your focus and effort. You basically gave up your high school years to got to college early. I am sure I don't know just how hard that was, but I know you made sacrifices.

Now you have almost navigated 4 more years of school, have your first "real" job lined up and will be married soon. I guess I could have waited until the wedding to tell you this, but it popped into my head now and would have seemed cliche then.

So much going and and you have handled it all so well. Stay focused and grounded and the sky is the limit for you!

I am so very proud of you. Hugs to you and Katie!

I love you...Dad