Daddio on the Patio

With Dad's birthday in July, (the 21st to be exact), we usually end up with some kind of outdoor dining extravaganza to celebrate.

Being the official BBQ- and grill-master of the family, Dad - sometimes referred to as Daddio or Daddy-o - ends up on the back deck or patio an awful lot for summertime dinners.  Hence, Daddio on the Patio!

Two years ago, I commemorated his skills with a very masculine grillin' apron - that I of course can't find a photo of, for the life of me... Think: Black apron with "Daddio on the Patio" stamped on the front of it in fire-esque letters.  

ANYWAY!  This year I decided to continue the tradition with some custom-made towels that he can hang out by the grill!

I picked up some black kitchen towels, a little flame fabric, random patchwork letters, etc. added in some fabric I already had, a little Heat 'n' Bond, and my affinity for applique and voila:

I wasn't really sure what to expect, so I just dove right in and they turned out great!  

Rob and I went over to the house and we had a big birthday dinner with Mom, Dad, and a bunch of my parents' friends.  Delicious, per usual!  :)

Rob and Mom!

Deb, Mom, and Jane!

Patty made AMAZING desserts!!

Already coming in handy!