Happy Birthday Daddoo!

Today is my dad’s birthday!  We are actually heading to NJ for a quick weekend to celebrate with him and my family!

My dad really loves Rufio.  He threatens to steal him on a regular basis.  I less than love that idea!

So, I just wanted to share a few quick facts about my dad, just for fun!  Oh, and he does know about the half marathon in May.  I knew he knew about the blog, but I didn’t think he checked it or anything.  OOPS!

1. My dad is an incredible musician.  He plays 2 different kinds of saxophone, flute, clarinet, and shofar.  He was a musician in Manhattan in the 70s.  He wore butterfly collar shirts and had a fro.  Killer.
2. My dad is a former marathoner and triathlete.  He had to stop when he hurt his knee, and then his back.  He raced all over the tri state area, and was known for throwing elbows at people who got in his way.
3. He took up rock climbing in his late 50s, and climbs regularly when his schedule permits.
4. When my parents first got married, his idea of dinner was a bottle of Coke, and a bag of Oreos.  As we grew up, it became hot dogs and baked beans.  Now he is a total foodie, who loves to grill, and is really inspired by Bobby Flay.
5. My dad is also an amateur photographer.  He used to do a lot of photography, then stopped, but got a ridiculously amazing camera when he and my mom went to visit my brother in Italy his junior year of college.  I’m jealous.
6. I think he enjoys doing yard work.  I think it’s weird.
7. He makes a KILLER margarita.  It will knock you off your feet.
8. He has a bad sweet tooth.  Anything with nuts and fruit covered in chocolate is a winner for him.
9. Though he doesn’t compete anymore, he is a serious rider.  He takes spin classes regularly (waking up at 4:30 a.m. to commute to work at the corporate office of a gym chain, and then works all day after class), and rides year round with his trainer in the garage.  He sets up a laptop in the garage and does video spin classes and will yell “giddyup, giddyup, giddyup” to pump himself up.  It has woken me more than once.
10. My dad’s idea of a quality movie includes the Nerds series, Porky’s and Animal House.  For real.

Happy Birthday Dad!

What’s a fun fact about one of your parents?  Anything fun going on this weekend?

Don’t forget about my Horizon chocolate milk giveaway!