'The Happiness And Love Warms My Heart': Father's Day Photos

EASTON, MA—Whether it's through his or her personality, looks, hobbies or a combination of everything, a son or daughter often takes on the qualities of the dad who raised them. With Father's Day 2018 right around the corner, we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers across Massachusetts to share their "father-son" or "father-daughter" lookalike photos.

It doesn't matter how old the kids are; they'll always be a chip off the old block.

Erica Westhoven sent in this photo of Big Matthew and Little Matthew DeAngelis, one and a half, taken at the beach in Green Hill, RI. the family is from Easton, MA.

This was a day when little Matthew really started to warm up to thinking the beach/ocean was a fun place to be. This will forever be one of my (and dad's) favorite photos. The happiness and love in this photo warms my heart. - Erica Westhoven

It's your turn, Patch readers — what traits do you and your dad share? Submit your lookalike photos by sending them to patchyphotos@gmail.com. Be sure to include a nice message for your loved one, as well as the city/location in which you live (and the photo) and the date it was taken.

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